Ball Corporation (BALL)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 18.24% | 18.35% | 17.80% | 18.33% | 19.04% | 17.52% | 17.04% | 16.64% | 16.83% | 17.82% | 18.47% | 19.40% | 19.74% | 20.30% | 20.72% | 20.79% | 20.86% | 20.74% | 20.35% | 20.12% |
| Operating profit margin | 7.21% | 10.09% | 9.44% | 9.13% | 10.08% | 8.72% | 8.42% | 8.38% | 8.25% | 9.20% | 9.56% | 10.03% | 10.30% | 10.35% | 10.74% | 10.74% | 10.74% | 10.92% | 10.61% | 10.55% |
| Pretax margin | 4.53% | 5.89% | 5.50% | 5.33% | 5.67% | 4.72% | 6.29% | 3.40% | 5.76% | 7.15% | 5.52% | 9.14% | 7.30% | 7.07% | 8.39% | 7.23% | 5.83% | 5.11% | 3.53% | 4.46% |
| Net profit margin | -5.82% | -4.07% | -3.86% | -3.58% | 5.23% | 4.45% | 5.67% | 3.08% | 4.68% | 6.21% | 4.96% | 7.80% | 6.36% | 6.10% | 6.81% | 6.29% | 4.97% | 4.54% | 3.28% | 4.11% |
The profitability ratios of Ball Corporation have shown mixed trends over the past years. The gross profit margin has experienced a gradual decline from 20.12% in March 2020 to 18.24% in December 2024. This indicates a decrease in the company's ability to generate profits after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has fluctuated, with a peak of 10.92% in September 2020 but a significant decline to 7.21% in December 2024. This suggests that Ball Corporation's operating expenses relative to its revenue have been challenging to manage consistently over the period.
The pretax margin has also varied, reaching a high of 9.14% in March 2022 but dropping to 4.53% in December 2024. This indicates fluctuations in the company's profitability before accounting for taxes, potentially influenced by changes in revenue and expenses.
The net profit margin has seen significant variations, with positive margins turning into negative figures in more recent periods. The margin stood at 4.11% in March 2020 but declined to -5.82% in December 2024, indicating that expenses have exceeded revenues, resulting in net losses for the company during the latter part of the period.
Overall, Ball Corporation's profitability ratios show a mixed performance, with declines in key margins over the years, suggesting potential operational challenges and the need for efficient cost management strategies to improve overall profitability.
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) | 4.83% | 6.61% | 6.38% | 6.15% | 7.06% | 5.98% | 5.86% | 6.09% | 6.36% | 7.10% | 6.89% | 6.91% | 7.22% | 6.81% | 7.17% | 7.24% | 6.93% | 7.34% | 7.19% | 7.32% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -3.90% | -2.66% | -2.61% | -2.41% | 3.66% | 3.05% | 3.95% | 2.24% | 3.61% | 4.79% | 3.57% | 5.37% | 4.45% | 4.01% | 4.54% | 4.24% | 3.21% | 3.05% | 2.22% | 2.85% |
| Return on total capital | 11.21% | 15.97% | 15.85% | 15.71% | 32.32% | 27.20% | 33.14% | 36.52% | 47.43% | 53.75% | 45.45% | 40.79% | 34.71% | 31.90% | 36.13% | 32.05% | 28.59% | 29.29% | 24.56% | 30.63% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -9.20% | -7.50% | -7.16% | -6.57% | 18.76% | 15.17% | 20.41% | 12.37% | 20.39% | 27.62% | 21.59% | 28.84% | 23.83% | 21.46% | 23.51% | 21.44% | 17.53% | 17.54% | 13.04% | 17.48% |
Ball Corporation's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the past few years.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA):
- The Operating ROA fluctuated between 5.86% and 7.34% during the period analyzed, with the highest point being in September 2020 and the lowest in June 2023. This ratio measures the operational efficiency of the company in generating profit from its assets.
2. Return on Assets (ROA):
- The ROA varied from a negative value of -3.90% to a peak of 5.37% during the period assessed. The negative values in 2024 indicate that the company's net income was insufficient to cover its total assets. This ratio evaluates the overall profitability of the company in relation to its total assets.
3. Return on Total Capital:
- The Return on Total Capital ranged from 11.21% to 53.75% throughout the period analyzed. The highest point was in September 2022, while the lowest was in December 2024. This ratio assesses the return the company generates from its total capital investments.
4. Return on Equity (ROE):
- The ROE fluctuated from -9.20% to 28.84% during the period examined. The negative values in 2024 suggest that the company's net income was insufficient to cover its shareholder equity. ROE indicates the return the company generates on its shareholders' equity.
Overall, Ball Corporation's profitability ratios have experienced ups and downs, indicating varying levels of efficiency and profitability in utilizing its assets and capital during the analyzed period.