Locate the income statement of a company in each of the following industries: pharmaceutical, technology, retailer – groceries, and automobile manufacturer. Calculate the gross profit margin, operating profit margin, and net profit margin for all companies. Write a short essay explaining the differences you find between the profit margins calculated and why you think the profit margins differ.
Pharmaceutical: Novartis
Gross Profit Margin= 78.23%
Operating Profit Margin= 24.67%
Net Profit Margin= 12.54%
Technology: Intel
Gross Profit Margin= 57.71%
Operating Profit Margin= 15.56%
Net Profit Margin= 11.23%
Retail-Groceries: Kroger
Gross Profit Margin= 22.53%
Operating Profit Margin= 5.89%
Net Profit Margin= 2.91%
Automobile Manufacturer: GM
Gross Profit Margin= 9.36%
Operating Profit Margin= 2.24%
Net Profit Margin= 3.88%