Masco Corporation

Industry: Furniture Fixtures

Fortune Rank: 291

MAS is engaged in the manufacture, installation and sale of home improvement and building products (faucets, cabinets, plumbing supplies and other products). For the 6 months ended 6/30/05, revenues increased 8% to $6.32B. Net income from continuing operations decreased 9% to $486M. Revenues reflect higher unit sales volumes. Earnings were offset by a decrease in gross profit margins and increased S/G/A expenses.

Masco Corporation (Masco) manufactures, sells and installs home improvement and building products, with emphasis on brand name products and services holding leadership positions in their markets. The Company's operations consist of five business segments: Cabinets and related products, Plumbing products, Installation and other services, Decorative Architectural products, and Other Specialty products. Approximately 80% of the Company's sales are generated by operations in North America (primarily in the United States). International operations comprise the balance and are located principally in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Masco Corporation

Masco Corporation achieved revenue of $7,858.00 million in 2010 but posted a loss of $-183.00 million.

Masco Corporation's rank changes

The company's ranking in 2010 was a decline from 2009 when it was ranked 277th on the Fortune 500. The Previous ranking was based on its 2009 revenue of $9,700 million (a change of -2 million compared to 2010) and profits of $-391 million (a change of 208 million compared to 2010).

Another point of view

To many investors, profits are more important than revenue a company earns, If the Fortune 500 was ranked by profits instead of revenue then Masco Corporation would be ranked 430th rather than 291st due to the fact it made a loss of $-183 million in 2010.

Masco Corporation Revenue* Profit* Fortune Ranking
20107,858-183291
20099,700-391277
200811,833386223
200712,833488190
200612,884940174

* US$ Million

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