Arcosa Inc (ACA)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 20.05% | 19.84% | 19.03% | 18.95% | 19.23% | 18.96% | 19.29% | 19.24% | 18.85% | 18.85% | 18.47% | 18.02% | 17.98% | 18.28% | 18.92% | 19.30% | 19.74% | 19.54% | 19.40% | 19.36% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.93% | 7.05% | 7.79% | 7.73% | 8.14% | 7.45% | 7.43% | 7.65% | 7.10% | 6.91% | 6.53% | 5.59% | 5.27% | 5.50% | 5.94% | 6.87% | 7.84% | 8.60% | 8.85% | 8.86% |
| Pretax margin | 5.06% | 6.28% | 7.39% | 7.35% | 8.49% | 16.14% | 15.95% | 15.93% | 14.10% | 5.50% | 5.14% | 4.22% | 4.11% | 4.37% | 5.06% | 6.17% | 7.14% | 8.10% | 8.38% | 8.44% |
| Net profit margin | 3.65% | 5.17% | 6.05% | 6.05% | 6.90% | 12.88% | 12.65% | 12.47% | 10.96% | 4.43% | 4.15% | 3.47% | 3.42% | 3.59% | 4.12% | 4.82% | 5.51% | 6.09% | 6.32% | 6.46% |
Arcosa Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past few years.
- Gross profit margin has generally been in the range of 18-20%, showing a slight decline in recent quarters, with a notable increase in the most recent quarter (December 31, 2024) to 20.05%.
- Operating profit margin has shown more variability, starting around 8-9% in early 2020, declining to around 5-6% in mid-2021, and then improving to around 7-8% by the end of 2024, although it decreased slightly in the last quarter.
- Pretax margin has been inconsistent, ranging from 4-16%. There was a significant spike in December 31, 2022, and March 31, 2023, but it dropped back down in subsequent quarters, ending at 5.06% in December 31, 2024.
- Net profit margin, like the other ratios, has seen fluctuations, starting at around 6% in early 2020, dropping to around 3-4% in mid-2021, and then recovering to above 6% in mid-2023 before declining to 3.65% in December 31, 2024.
Overall, while there have been periods of improvement in profitability margins, there are also signs of inconsistency and a downward trend in some quarters. This indicates potential challenges in maintaining and growing profitability in the future, which may require further analysis and strategy adjustments.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 3.62% | 4.02% | 4.98% | 4.97% | 5.25% | 4.75% | 4.76% | 5.05% | 4.77% | 4.63% | 4.34% | 3.66% | 3.37% | 3.29% | 3.66% | 4.86% | 5.74% | 6.28% | 6.49% | 6.13% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.91% | 2.95% | 3.87% | 3.89% | 4.45% | 8.22% | 8.10% | 8.23% | 7.36% | 2.97% | 2.76% | 2.27% | 2.18% | 2.15% | 2.54% | 3.41% | 4.03% | 4.45% | 4.64% | 4.47% |
| Return on total capital | 8.27% | 8.17% | 8.74% | 8.43% | 9.49% | 16.63% | 17.00% | 17.40% | 15.89% | 7.79% | 7.34% | 6.13% | 5.63% | 5.38% | 5.71% | 6.59% | 7.86% | 8.82% | 9.03% | 8.89% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 3.86% | 5.28% | 6.10% | 6.01% | 6.83% | 12.38% | 12.44% | 12.54% | 11.25% | 4.94% | 4.61% | 3.74% | 3.56% | 3.65% | 4.08% | 4.76% | 5.63% | 6.23% | 6.42% | 6.45% |
Arcosa Inc's profitability ratios show some fluctuations over the periods analyzed.
1. Operating ROA (Operating Return on Assets): Arcosa's Operating ROA ranged from 3.29% to 6.49% during the periods under review. The ratio declined from 6.49% in June 2020 to 3.29% in September 2021 before picking up slightly to 4.62% by June 2024.
2. ROA (Return on Assets): Arcosa's ROA fluctuated between 1.91% and 8.23% throughout the analysis period. The ratio experienced a sharp increase from 2.95% in September 2024 to 8.23% in March 2023, followed by a decline to 3.87% in June 2024.
3. Return on Total Capital: The Return on Total Capital for Arcosa varied from 5.38% to 17.40%. The ratio exhibited significant growth from 5.38% in September 2021 to 17.40% in March 2023 and then stabilized around 8% in the subsequent periods.
4. ROE (Return on Equity): Arcosa's ROE ranged from 3.56% to 12.54% during the periods analyzed. There was a noticeable increase in ROE from 3.56% in December 2021 to 12.54% in March 2023, followed by a downward trend to 3.86% by December 2024.
Overall, Arcosa's profitability ratios depict varying performance levels over the quarters, implying changes in the company's operational efficiency and overall financial health.