Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 20.21% is 15% below its 5-year average of 23.87%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.40%–62.05%).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 9.46% above its 12-month average of 18.47%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
20.21%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
18.47%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
18.77%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
23.87%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
16.38%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
19.11%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
20.92%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.46%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+7.68%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-15.32%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+23.40%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+5.78%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-3.38%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
9.22%
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+119.12%
vs the sector median at left
BHP Group Limited
Market Cap
$230.38B
Net Profit Margin
20.21%
TTM Avg
18.47%
3Y Avg
18.77%
5Y Avg
23.87%
Market Cap
$166.21B
Net Profit Margin
19.31%
TTM Avg
19.41%
3Y Avg
19.94%
5Y Avg
22.48%
Market Cap
$163.17B
Net Profit Margin
35.90%
TTM Avg
30.91%
3Y Avg
28.15%
5Y Avg
27.22%
Market Cap
$126.63B
Net Profit Margin
38.06%
TTM Avg
25.05%
3Y Avg
6.21%
5Y Avg
9.87%
Market Cap
$99.87B
Net Profit Margin
11.38%
TTM Avg
7.98%
3Y Avg
9.72%
5Y Avg
10.40%
Market Cap
$93.47B
Net Profit Margin
14.32%
TTM Avg
10.69%
3Y Avg
9.27%
5Y Avg
7.80%
Market Cap
$87.83B
Net Profit Margin
11.01%
TTM Avg
11.25%
3Y Avg
10.50%
5Y Avg
10.40%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHP Group Limited (BHP) | $230.38B | 20.21% | 18.47% | 18.77% | 23.87% |
| Linde plc (LIN)vs › | $224.50B | 20.56% | 20.09% | 17.87% | 15.52% |
| Rio Tinto Group (RIO)vs › | $166.21B | 19.31% | 19.41% | 19.94% | 22.48% |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs › | $163.17B | 35.90% | 30.91% | 28.15% | 27.22% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $126.63B | 38.06% | 25.05% | 6.21% | 9.87% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $99.87B | 11.38% | 7.98% | 9.72% | 10.40% |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $93.47B | 14.32% | 10.69% | 9.27% | 7.80% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $87.83B | 11.01% | 11.25% | 10.50% | 10.40% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $78.82B | 12.57% | 13.16% | 10.75% | 6.94% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $68.96B | 32.14% | 23.02% | 15.28% | 16.07% |
Operating Margin
41.0%
Net Profit Margin
20.2%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 20.21% |
| 2025-06-30 | 17.65% |
| 2024-12-31 | 17.54% |
| 2024-06-30 | 24.52% |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.40% |
| 2023-06-30 | 23.22% |
| 2022-12-31 | 24.85% |
| 2022-06-30 | 62.05% |
| 2021-12-31 | 30.63% |
| 2021-06-30 | 22.46% |
| 2020-12-31 | 16.03% |
| 2020-06-30 | 14.87% |
| 2019-12-31 | 21.68% |
| 2019-06-30 | 19.43% |
| 2018-12-31 | 18.00% |
| 2018-06-30 | 7.43% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.76% |
| 2017-06-30 | 7.60% |
| 2016-12-31 | 16.60% |
| 2016-06-30 | -4.65% |
| 2015-12-31 | -35.51% |
| 2015-06-30 | -11.79% |
| 2014-12-31 | 16.96% |
| 2014-06-30 | -11.78% |
| 2013-12-31 | 16.96% |
| 2013-06-30 | 20.02% |
| 2012-12-31 | 16.36% |
| 2012-06-30 | 24.16% |
| 2011-12-31 | 20.57% |
| 2011-06-30 | 32.96% |
| 2010-12-31 | 32.96% |
| 2010-06-30 | 24.10% |
| 2009-12-31 | 24.10% |
| 2009-06-30 | 11.70% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.70% |
| 2008-06-30 | 25.88% |
| 2007-12-31 | 25.88% |
| 2007-06-30 | 33.97% |
| 2006-12-31 | 33.97% |
| 2006-06-30 | 32.50% |
| 2005-12-31 | 32.50% |
| 2005-06-30 | 21.59% |
| 2004-12-31 | 21.59% |
| 2004-06-30 | 11.87% |
| 2003-12-31 | 11.87% |
| 2003-06-30 | 10.13% |
| 2002-12-31 | 10.13% |
| 2002-06-30 | 7.67% |
| 2001-12-31 | 7.67% |
| 2001-06-30 | 8.93% |
| 2000-12-31 | 8.93% |
| 2000-06-30 | 7.56% |
| 1999-12-30 | 7.56% |
| 1999-05-31 | -12.02% |
| 1998-11-30 | -12.02% |
| 1998-05-31 | -6.96% |
| 1997-11-30 | -6.96% |
| 1997-05-31 | 1.96% |
| 1996-11-30 | 1.96% |
| 1996-05-31 | 5.47% |
| 1995-11-30 | 5.47% |
| 1995-05-31 | 6.58% |
| 1994-11-30 | 6.58% |
| 1994-05-31 | 7.76% |
| 1993-11-30 | 7.76% |
| 1993-05-31 | 7.50% |
| 1992-11-30 | 7.50% |
| 1992-05-31 | 3.57% |
| 1991-11-30 | 3.57% |
| 1991-05-31 | 9.12% |
| 1990-11-30 | 9.12% |
| 1990-05-31 | 8.22% |
| 1989-11-30 | 8.22% |
| 1989-05-31 | 10.53% |
| 1988-11-30 | 10.53% |
| 1988-05-31 | 9.53% |
| 1987-11-30 | 9.53% |
| 1987-05-31 | 9.36% |
| 1986-11-30 | 9.36% |
