Air Lease Corporation (AL)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 93.20% | 93.15% | 93.14% | 93.14% | 93.07% | 70.09% | 69.03% | 67.82% | 33.29% | 58.76% | 58.47% | 57.77% | 94.00% | 95.72% | 96.21% | 96.27% | 96.27% | 96.38% | 95.76% | 95.60% |
| Operating profit margin | 12.71% | 17.25% | 18.80% | 20.08% | 21.14% | 11.25% | 10.72% | 10.75% | -55.84% | -46.89% | -47.41% | -49.67% | 19.91% | 38.23% | 40.35% | 43.26% | 45.79% | 47.34% | 47.74% | 47.70% |
| Pretax margin | 19.51% | 24.10% | 25.66% | 26.94% | 28.07% | 25.97% | 25.90% | 26.36% | -5.99% | -5.65% | -5.88% | -7.43% | 25.91% | 24.77% | 26.12% | 29.24% | 32.09% | 34.47% | 35.78% | 35.52% |
| Net profit margin | 15.65% | 19.58% | 20.85% | 21.89% | 22.89% | 20.97% | 20.91% | 21.24% | -4.19% | -3.92% | -4.11% | -5.27% | 20.91% | 19.99% | 20.98% | 23.41% | 25.62% | 27.48% | 28.67% | 28.42% |
Air Lease Corporation's profitability ratios have shown varied trends over the periods indicated.
1. Gross Profit Margin:
The gross profit margin has fluctuated over time, ranging from a high of over 96% down to around 33%. This ratio measures the company's ability to generate profit from its revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold. Despite the fluctuations, Air Lease Corporation has generally maintained a high gross profit margin, indicating efficient cost management.
2. Operating Profit Margin:
The operating profit margin has also shown fluctuations, with a decrease from around 47% to below 20% before recovering slightly. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations after accounting for operating expenses. The decline in the operating profit margin may indicate challenges in controlling operating costs during certain periods.
3. Pretax Margin:
The pretax margin has displayed a similar pattern of fluctuation, with a notable dip into negative territory before recovering in subsequent periods. This ratio measures the company's ability to generate profit before accounting for taxes. The negative pretax margins suggest that the company may have experienced losses in certain quarters, possibly due to factors such as economic conditions or one-time expenses.
4. Net Profit Margin:
The net profit margin has also experienced fluctuations, ranging from positive figures to negative values. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profit after accounting for all expenses, including taxes. The negative net profit margins in some periods indicate that the company may have incurred losses, impacting its overall profitability.
In summary, while Air Lease Corporation has maintained generally high gross profit margins, the fluctuations in operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin suggest varying levels of profitability and financial performance over the periods analyzed. Investors and stakeholders should closely monitor these ratios to assess the company's financial health and sustainability.
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) | 1.08% | 1.47% | 1.64% | 1.76% | 1.86% | 0.97% | 0.89% | 0.86% | -4.56% | -3.84% | -3.90% | -4.08% | 1.54% | 2.80% | 3.05% | 3.40% | 3.66% | 4.16% | 4.39% | 4.34% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.33% | 1.67% | 1.82% | 1.92% | 2.02% | 1.82% | 1.74% | 1.71% | -0.34% | -0.32% | -0.34% | -0.43% | 1.62% | 1.47% | 1.59% | 1.84% | 2.05% | 2.42% | 2.63% | 2.58% |
| Return on total capital | 17.63% | 19.00% | 19.86% | 20.32% | 20.43% | 19.27% | 18.59% | 17.82% | 6.13% | 6.09% | 5.99% | 5.48% | 15.04% | 15.18% | 15.52% | 16.57% | 18.47% | 19.77% | 20.74% | 20.69% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 5.68% | 6.98% | 7.72% | 8.21% | 8.58% | 7.74% | 7.54% | 7.42% | -1.46% | -1.39% | -1.45% | -1.83% | 6.23% | 6.01% | 6.29% | 7.21% | 8.50% | 9.54% | 10.32% | 10.22% |
Air Lease Corporation's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the periods analyzed.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) ranged from a high of 4.39% in June 2020 to a low of -4.56% in December 2022. This ratio measures the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets and indicates a declining trend in recent years.
- Return on assets (ROA) also exhibited variability, with a peak of 2.63% in June 2020 and a low of -0.43% in March 2022. ROA reflects the company's overall profitability relative to its total assets and indicates inconsistency in generating profits.
- Return on total capital ranged from 20.74% in June 2020 to 5.48% in March 2022. This ratio evaluates the returns generated from both equity and debt capital invested in the company, showing a decrease in recent periods after reaching a peak.
- Return on equity (ROE) fluctuated between 10.32% in June 2020 and -1.83% in March 2022. ROE measures the profitability of the company for its shareholders and demonstrates a mixed performance in delivering returns to equity investors.
Overall, Air Lease Corporation's profitability ratios reflect a mix of positive and negative trends over the analyzed periods, indicating some challenges in maintaining consistent profitability and shareholder returns.