Arcosa Inc (ACA)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 20.05% | 19.23% | 18.85% | 17.98% | 19.74% |
| Operating profit margin | 7.69% | 7.92% | 7.05% | 5.27% | 7.84% |
| Pretax margin | 5.06% | 8.49% | 14.10% | 4.11% | 7.14% |
| Net profit margin | 3.65% | 6.90% | 10.96% | 3.42% | 5.51% |
Arcosa Inc's profitability ratios show a fluctuating trend over the years. The gross profit margin has slightly decreased from 19.74% in 2020 to 17.98% in 2021, before improving to 20.05% in 2024. The operating profit margin declined from 7.84% in 2020 to 5.27% in 2021, then stabilized around 7-8% from 2022 to 2024. The pretax margin experienced significant volatility, reaching a high of 14.10% in 2022, but declining to 5.06% in 2024. The net profit margin also saw fluctuations, peaking at 10.96% in 2022 but dropping to 3.42% in 2021 and 3.65% in 2024. Overall, Arcosa Inc's profitability has been impacted by various factors, leading to mixed results in its margins over the years.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 4.02% | 5.11% | 4.74% | 3.37% | 5.74% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.91% | 4.45% | 7.36% | 2.18% | 4.03% |
| Return on total capital | 8.27% | 9.61% | 15.89% | 5.48% | 7.86% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 3.86% | 6.83% | 11.25% | 3.56% | 5.63% |
Arcosa Inc's profitability ratios indicate mixed performance over the years.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has decreased from 5.74% in 2020 to 3.37% in 2021, then improved to 5.11% by the end of 2023. However, it slightly declined to 4.02% by the end of 2024.
2. Return on assets (ROA) showed a similar trend, starting at 4.03% in 2020, dropping to 2.18% in 2021, and then increasing significantly to 7.36% in 2022. However, it decreased to 1.91% by the end of 2024.
3. Return on total capital was 7.86% in 2020, dropped to 5.48% in 2021, then surged to 15.89% in 2022. Subsequently, it decreased to 8.27% by the end of 2024.
4. Return on equity (ROE) started at 5.63% in 2020, declined to 3.56% in 2021, then spiked to 11.25% in 2022. However, it fell to 3.86% by the end of 2024.
Overall, the company experienced fluctuations in profitability ratios, indicating changing levels of efficiency in generating returns from assets and capital employed, as well as the ability to generate returns for shareholders.