Aecom Technology Corporation (ACM)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 6.73% | 6.58% | 6.56% | 6.54% | 6.58% | 6.52% | 6.51% | 6.50% | 6.45% | 6.48% | 6.26% | 6.12% | 5.98% | 5.69% | 5.66% | 5.47% | 5.36% | 5.38% | 5.08% | 4.84% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.14% | 4.24% | 2.21% | 2.25% | 2.25% | 3.06% | 5.29% | 4.75% | 4.92% | 4.84% | 4.61% | 4.94% | 4.72% | 3.87% | 3.62% | 3.27% | 2.88% | 3.40% | 3.40% | 3.35% |
| Pretax margin | 3.45% | 2.41% | 0.31% | 0.80% | 0.77% | 1.54% | 3.81% | 3.59% | 3.40% | 3.44% | 2.25% | 2.22% | 1.97% | -0.70% | -0.05% | -1.09% | -1.06% | -2.91% | -2.66% | -1.48% |
| Net profit margin | 2.50% | 1.61% | -0.09% | 0.42% | 0.38% | 0.97% | 2.75% | 2.54% | 2.36% | 2.30% | 1.59% | 1.57% | 1.30% | -1.13% | -0.57% | -1.51% | -1.41% | -3.26% | -3.26% | -2.01% |
Aecom Technology Corporation's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has remained relatively stable, hovering around 6.5-6.7%. However, there has been a slight improvement in the operating profit margin, which has shown some volatility but has generally increased from around 3.0% to over 5.0% in recent quarters.
The pretax margin has been more erratic, with significant ups and downs, but overall, it has shown a slight improvement, reaching around 3.0% in the latest quarter. On the other hand, the net profit margin has been inconsistent and remained in negative territory for several quarters. However, there was a slight recovery in the most recent quarter, with the net profit margin improving to 2.50%.
Overall, Aecom's profitability ratios indicate a mixed performance, with some margin improvements in operating and pretax margins, while the net profit margin still faces challenges. Further analysis of cost management, revenue generation, and efficiency in operations may be needed to sustain profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 6.86% | 5.57% | 2.95% | 2.95% | 2.89% | 3.74% | 6.29% | 5.53% | 5.81% | 5.63% | 5.45% | 5.74% | 5.37% | 4.39% | 4.03% | 3.48% | 2.93% | 3.43% | 3.47% | 2.97% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.34% | 2.12% | -0.12% | 0.54% | 0.49% | 1.19% | 3.27% | 2.95% | 2.79% | 2.68% | 1.88% | 1.82% | 1.48% | -1.28% | -0.63% | -1.61% | -1.43% | -3.30% | -3.32% | -1.79% |
| Return on total capital | 32.98% | 24.55% | 10.05% | 14.43% | 14.18% | 17.00% | 27.25% | 24.30% | 25.74% | 25.45% | 24.12% | 26.16% | 23.21% | 19.37% | 17.11% | 14.97% | 11.59% | 11.96% | 12.87% | 12.32% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.42% | 11.10% | -0.63% | 2.75% | 2.50% | 5.52% | 14.34% | 13.19% | 12.54% | 12.29% | 8.33% | 8.31% | 6.39% | -5.66% | -2.67% | -6.91% | -5.66% | -11.49% | -12.35% | -7.41% |
Aecom Technology Corporation's profitability ratios show varying performance over the past few quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 2.95% to 6.86% in the most recent quarter. The trend shows some fluctuations, but generally, the company has been able to generate a positive return on its operational assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) has been more volatile, ranging from -3.30% to 3.34%. The negative values in some quarters indicate challenges in generating profits from its total assets, but the company has shown improvement in recent quarters.
- Return on total capital has fluctuated between 10.05% and 32.98% over the analyzed period, with a generally positive trend. This ratio suggests the company's ability to generate returns from both equity and debt investments.
- Return on equity (ROE) has also fluctuated, ranging from -12.35% to 18.42%. The negative values in some periods indicate the company's struggle to generate profits for its shareholders, but the recent quarters have shown improvement.
Overall, Aecom Technology Corporation has shown some fluctuations in its profitability ratios, but recent quarters have demonstrated improvements in generating returns from its assets, capital, and equity.