Arch Resources Inc (ARCH)
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 | 17.46% | 19.52% | 21.84% | 28.71% | 30.07% | 31.69% | 31.59% | 24.83% | 17.30% | 3.15% | -14.85% | -21.83% | -22.72% | -14.19% | 3.21% | 8.08% | 11.96% | 14.74% | 14.80% | 15.13% |
| Operating profit margin | 17.54% | 19.58% | 21.79% | 28.52% | 29.71% | 31.02% | 30.73% | 23.82% | 16.20% | 2.18% | -15.72% | -22.70% | -23.45% | -16.41% | 1.39% | 6.44% | 10.43% | 13.91% | 12.86% | 11.94% |
| Pretax margin | 17.62% | 19.69% | 21.73% | 28.18% | 29.24% | 30.53% | 30.20% | 23.52% | 16.00% | 1.94% | -15.96% | -23.01% | -23.72% | -16.71% | 1.23% | 6.29% | 10.26% | 13.66% | 12.38% | 11.32% |
| Net profit margin | 14.83% | 25.49% | 27.81% | 34.00% | 36.07% | 30.47% | 30.19% | 23.45% | 15.91% | 1.86% | -16.15% | -23.16% | -23.71% | -16.68% | 1.25% | 6.37% | 10.25% | 13.78% | 14.40% | 13.46% |
Arch Resources Inc's profitability ratios have varied over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has exhibited a declining trend from 17.46% in December 2023 to 15.13% in December 2019 before slightly rebounding to 17.30% in March 2022. The operating profit margin follows a similar pattern, with fluctuations but generally showing an upward trend, reaching its peak of 31.02% in September 2022.
On the other hand, the net profit margin has been more volatile, with significant fluctuations observed. It reached its highest point of 36.07% in March 2023 but also experienced negative margins in some quarters, notably in September 2021 and March 2021.
Overall, Arch Resources Inc's profitability ratios indicate that the company has been able to improve its operating efficiency and profitability in recent quarters, as evidenced by the increasing trend in operating profit margin. However, the company's gross profit margin has fluctuated, potentially indicating challenges in managing costs and revenues effectively. Additionally, the significant volatility in the net profit margin suggests varying levels of profitability and efficiency in translating revenue into profits over the analyzed period.
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) | 22.10% | 26.61% | 30.43% | 43.36% | 45.06% | 47.70% | 43.78% | 29.07% | 16.24% | 1.97% | -13.45% | -17.97% | -19.78% | -16.34% | 1.45% | 7.40% | 12.74% | 17.13% | 16.31% | 15.48% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 18.68% | 34.64% | 38.83% | 51.68% | 54.70% | 46.86% | 43.01% | 28.62% | 15.94% | 1.68% | -13.83% | -18.34% | -20.01% | -16.61% | 1.31% | 7.31% | 12.52% | 16.98% | 18.25% | 17.46% |
| Return on total capital | 35.74% | 43.10% | 48.22% | 67.27% | 74.19% | 85.33% | 77.88% | 60.98% | 35.58% | 6.22% | -32.00% | -38.46% | -43.40% | -35.64% | 4.32% | 16.19% | 26.92% | 34.39% | 31.74% | 29.37% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 31.37% | 58.71% | 65.02% | 85.87% | 97.46% | 91.65% | 83.72% | 66.59% | 49.36% | 7.82% | -77.91% | -115.60% | -121.53% | -75.11% | 4.31% | 22.86% | 36.50% | 46.56% | 49.41% | 46.48% |
Arch Resources Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuation over the past few quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 1.97% to 47.70% over the last five quarters, with a notable increase in the most recent quarter to 43.36%. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its operational assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) has varied between -20.01% and 54.70% over the same period, with a significant improvement in the latest quarter to 51.68%. ROA reflects the overall profitability of the company's assets, including non-operational ones.
- Return on total capital has ranged from -43.40% to 85.33% over the past five quarters, with a peak in the most recent quarter at 67.27%. This ratio considers both equity and debt in measuring the company's profitability.
- Return on equity (ROE) has displayed fluctuations from -121.53% to 97.46% in the last five quarters, with a notable increase in the most recent quarter to 85.87%. ROE highlights the company's profitability in relation to shareholders' equity.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in profitability ratios, there seems to be an improvement in the most recent quarter, especially in ROA, ROE, and Operating ROA, indicating a potentially positive trend in the company's profitability. Additional analysis on the underlying factors driving these changes would provide further insights into Arch Resources Inc's financial performance.