Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
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 | 7.08% | 7.44% | 7.73% | 8.00% | 7.78% | 7.54% | 7.60% | 7.45% | 7.56% | 7.39% | 7.04% | 7.02% | 7.10% | 7.21% | 7.40% | 6.92% | 6.81% | 6.70% | 6.48% | 6.41% |
| Operating profit margin | 3.31% | 4.32% | 4.70% | 5.15% | 3.50% | 3.43% | 3.67% | 3.59% | 3.84% | 3.64% | 3.16% | 2.93% | 4.25% | 4.28% | 4.33% | 3.81% | 3.62% | 3.60% | 3.26% | 3.28% |
| Pretax margin | 2.71% | 3.70% | 4.16% | 4.59% | 4.91% | 4.96% | 5.24% | 5.13% | 5.06% | 4.68% | 4.14% | 3.86% | 3.79% | 3.46% | 3.39% | 2.91% | 2.59% | 3.00% | 2.56% | 2.46% |
| Net profit margin | 2.07% | 2.93% | 3.32% | 3.71% | 4.06% | 4.15% | 4.37% | 4.27% | 4.16% | 3.81% | 3.42% | 3.18% | 3.26% | 3.09% | 3.03% | 2.75% | 2.53% | 2.75% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past several quarters. The gross profit margin has ranged from 6.41% to 8.00%, with a recent value of 7.08%. This indicates the company retains 7.08% of revenue after deducting the cost of goods sold.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has varied between 2.93% and 5.15%, standing at 3.31% most recently. This ratio reflects the efficiency of the company in managing its operating expenses to generate profits.
The pretax margin has fluctuated between 2.46% and 5.24%, with the latest value at 2.71%. This metric illustrates the percentage of revenue remaining after accounting for all operating expenses and before taxes.
Lastly, the net profit margin has shown a range between 2.13% and 4.37%, currently sitting at 2.07%. This ratio represents the company's bottom line profitability after all expenses, including taxes.
In summary, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's profitability has experienced variations, potentially influenced by factors such as changes in revenue, cost management, and economic conditions. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks may provide additional insights into the company's financial performance.
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) | 5.52% | 7.27% | 7.86% | 8.86% | 6.15% | 6.18% | 6.36% | 6.09% | 6.50% | 5.55% | 4.39% | 4.45% | 6.52% | 6.29% | 5.75% | 4.94% | 5.07% | 5.22% | 4.33% | 4.83% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.44% | 4.94% | 5.55% | 6.38% | 7.15% | 7.47% | 7.58% | 7.26% | 7.04% | 5.82% | 4.74% | 4.83% | 5.00% | 4.54% | 4.02% | 3.56% | 3.55% | 3.99% | 3.18% | 3.13% |
| Return on total capital | 10.33% | 13.01% | 14.23% | 16.70% | 16.08% | 16.62% | 17.77% | 18.48% | 16.85% | 14.55% | 12.31% | 11.77% | 10.99% | 9.63% | 9.09% | 7.93% | 7.30% | 8.20% | 7.38% | 9.26% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.18% | 11.74% | 13.10% | 16.25% | 15.61% | 16.63% | 17.92% | 19.22% | 17.10% | 14.75% | 12.96% | 12.22% | 11.90% | 10.72% | 9.93% | 8.86% | 8.22% | 9.18% | 8.11% | 9.99% |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's profitability ratios show varying performance over the past two years.
The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated within the range of 4.33% to 8.86% with the current value at 5.52% as of September 30, 2024. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets, showing a moderate performance trend.
The Return on assets (ROA) has also seen fluctuations from 3.13% to 7.58% with the latest value at 3.44% as of September 30, 2024. ROA measures the company's overall efficiency in generating profits from its total assets, displaying a downward trend in profitability.
Return on total capital has ranged between 7.30% to 18.48%, with a current value of 10.33% as of September 30, 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate returns from all capital sources, including debt and equity, showing a moderate performance level.
Return on equity (ROE) has fluctuated between 8.11% to 19.22%, with the most recent value at 8.18% as of September 30, 2024. ROE indicates how effectively the company is utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits, with a downward trend in performance observed.
Overall, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's profitability ratios suggest a mix of performance levels across different metrics, requiring further analysis to identify underlying factors influencing the financial performance.