Aecom Technology Corporation (ACM)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 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% | 4.48% | 3.95% | 3.72% |
| Operating profit margin | 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% | 2.90% | 2.86% | 2.77% |
| Pretax margin | 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% | -1.81% | 2.03% | 1.72% |
| Net profit margin | 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% | -1.91% | 1.92% | 1.59% |
AECOM's profitability ratios, as indicated by its gross profit margin, operating profit margin, pre-tax margin, and net profit margin, show varying levels of performance over the past eight quarters.
The gross profit margin, which represents the percentage of revenue remaining after accounting for the cost of goods sold, has been relatively stable around the range of 6.45% to 6.58%. This suggests that AECOM has been able to effectively manage its production costs to maintain a consistent level of profitability on its core operations.
The operating profit margin, a measure of the company's efficiency in managing operating expenses relative to revenue, has shown some fluctuations, ranging from 3.25% to 5.45%. The declining trend in the most recent quarters may indicate potential challenges in controlling operating costs or optimizing operational efficiency.
The pre-tax margin reflects AECOM's ability to generate earnings before accounting for taxes, with levels fluctuating between 1.48% and 4.46%. The declining trend observed in the most recent quarters may signal constraints in the company's ability to generate pre-tax profits efficiently.
Lastly, the net profit margin, which represents the percentage of revenue that translates into net income, has varied between 0.38% and 2.75%. The decreasing trend in the net profit margin over the quarters may indicate a need for AECOM to address cost management and operational effectiveness to enhance bottom-line profitability.
Overall, AECOM's profitability ratios exhibit mixed performance trends, with potential areas for improvement in managing operating expenses and optimizing profitability. Further analysis of the company's cost structures and operational efficiencies may be necessary to sustain and enhance its profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| 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 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 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% | 2.72% | 2.98% | 3.23% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 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% | -1.79% | 2.01% | 1.86% |
| Return on total capital | 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% | 10.73% | 10.26% | 11.35% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 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% | -7.07% | 6.90% | 6.53% |
AECOM's profitability ratios show a fluctuating trend over the past eight quarters.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 3.97% to 6.48%, with Q2 2023 and Q1 2023 having the highest values. This ratio indicates how well the company is generating operating income relative to its total assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has varied between 0.49% and 3.27%, with the highest value in Q2 2023. ROA reflects the company's ability to generate profits from its assets.
3. Return on total capital has shown a range between 10.67% and 16.41%, with the highest value in Q2 2023. This ratio measures the efficiency of the company in generating profits from both debt and equity capital.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has fluctuated between 2.50% and 14.34%, with the peak in Q2 2023. ROE reflects how much profit the company generates with each dollar of shareholders' equity.
Overall, AECOM's profitability ratios demonstrate variability in performance, with the highest values generally observed in the middle quarters of the data set. Analysts may need to further investigate the factors contributing to these fluctuations to assess the company's long-term profitability prospects.