Astec Industries Inc (ASTE)
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 | 25.15% | 24.50% | 24.49% | 24.52% | 24.72% | 23.22% | 22.71% | 21.57% | 20.72% | 20.63% | 21.23% | 22.58% | 22.94% | 23.84% | 23.51% | 23.08% | 23.52% | 20.44% | 20.12% | 21.52% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.67% | 3.51% | 3.64% | 3.31% | 3.63% | 2.52% | 3.01% | 1.73% | 0.85% | 0.08% | 0.51% | 1.60% | 2.01% | 4.27% | 3.69% | 3.71% | 4.21% | -0.27% | 0.12% | 1.84% |
| Pretax margin | 1.07% | 0.00% | 0.11% | 2.39% | 3.20% | 2.09% | 2.68% | 1.19% | 0.35% | -0.79% | -0.36% | 1.08% | 1.50% | 4.32% | 3.88% | 3.91% | 4.47% | -0.08% | 0.22% | 1.91% |
| Net profit margin | 0.33% | -0.15% | -0.18% | 1.91% | 2.50% | 1.30% | 1.81% | 0.58% | -0.02% | -0.71% | 0.03% | 1.20% | 1.62% | 3.97% | 3.36% | 3.43% | 4.58% | 1.15% | 1.26% | 2.45% |
Astec Industries Inc's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the analyzed periods. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging from around 20% to 25%. This indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.
The operating profit margin shows more variability, starting from negative territory in September 2020, but gradually improving to around 3-4% in recent periods. This suggests the company's operational efficiency has improved over time.
The pretax margin also fluctuates, with some periods showing negative margins, indicating challenges in managing operating expenses and other costs. Despite this, there has been an overall improvement, reaching around 1-4% in recent quarters.
The net profit margin, reflecting the company's bottom-line profitability, has shown a similar pattern of fluctuation. It started with low levels in June 2022, even turning negative, but has improved over time to around 1-3% in recent periods.
Overall, Astec Industries Inc has shown resilience in maintaining its gross profit margin, improving its operating and pretax margins, and gradually enhancing its net profit margin. Further efforts to control costs and enhance revenue generation will be crucial for sustaining and improving profitability in the future.
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) | 5.85% | 4.23% | 4.25% | 3.83% | 4.59% | 3.16% | 4.06% | 2.28% | 1.06% | 0.10% | 0.61% | 1.88% | 2.43% | 5.01% | 4.22% | 4.35% | 5.08% | -0.35% | 0.16% | 2.59% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 0.41% | -0.18% | -0.21% | 2.21% | 3.16% | 1.64% | 2.44% | 0.76% | -0.03% | -0.90% | 0.03% | 1.40% | 1.95% | 4.66% | 3.85% | 4.03% | 5.53% | 1.50% | 1.73% | 3.45% |
| Return on total capital | 4.58% | 4.59% | 4.77% | 9.03% | 11.51% | 7.17% | 8.05% | 4.74% | 1.98% | -0.29% | 0.51% | 2.81% | 2.78% | 7.22% | 6.29% | 6.44% | 7.23% | 0.08% | 0.67% | 3.82% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 0.67% | -0.30% | -0.36% | 3.81% | 5.13% | 2.77% | 3.81% | 1.21% | -0.05% | -1.35% | 0.05% | 2.01% | 2.72% | 6.39% | 5.26% | 5.41% | 7.29% | 1.98% | 2.21% | 4.54% |
Astec Industries Inc's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the analyzed periods.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA):
- The Operating ROA ranged from -0.35% to 5.85% during the period. There was an upward trend in the latter half, indicating improved operational efficiency and asset utilization.
2. Return on Assets (ROA):
- ROA varied between -0.90% and 5.53% across the analyzed dates. It shows a similar increasing trend in the latter half, reflecting enhanced asset management.
3. Return on Total Capital:
- Return on Total Capital ranged from -0.29% to 11.51%. The ratio demonstrated a significant rise towards the end of the period, suggesting better capital utilization to generate returns.
4. Return on Equity (ROE):
- ROE fluctuated between -1.35% and 7.29%. The ratio showed an improvement in the last two quarters, highlighting increased shareholder value and better profitability.
Overall, the upward trends observed in the latter periods indicate a positive shift towards improved profitability and efficiency in utilizing assets and capital in generating returns for Astec Industries Inc.