Boise Cascad Llc (BCC)
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 | 10.41% | 10.79% | 11.92% | 12.54% | 14.59% | 15.14% | 13.48% | 14.55% | 12.97% | 29.61% | 31.05% | 31.28% | 31.99% | 27.14% | 26.74% | 48.68% | 68.88% | 68.63% | 92.42% | 92.81% |
| Operating profit margin | 9.16% | 9.70% | 10.86% | 11.61% | 13.85% | 14.44% | 12.86% | 13.94% | 12.30% | 11.10% | 11.97% | 8.45% | 6.16% | 5.14% | 3.08% | 2.95% | 2.94% | 0.59% | 0.28% | 0.87% |
| Pretax margin | 9.47% | 9.93% | 10.94% | 11.55% | 13.71% | 14.22% | 12.60% | 13.68% | 12.01% | 11.68% | 12.37% | 8.92% | 6.61% | 4.51% | 2.67% | 2.52% | 2.55% | -0.36% | -0.86% | -0.46% |
| Net profit margin | 7.10% | 7.41% | 8.15% | 8.60% | 10.26% | 10.68% | 9.48% | 10.30% | 9.02% | 8.46% | 8.97% | 6.32% | 4.56% | 3.43% | 2.05% | 1.93% | 1.96% | -0.39% | -0.67% | -0.36% |
Boise Cascade Co's profitability ratios have shown a consistent downward trend over the past eight quarters. The gross profit margin has decreased from 22.83% in Q4 2022 to 20.90% in Q4 2023. The operating profit margin has also declined steadily from 13.78% in Q4 2022 to 9.10% in Q4 2023. Similarly, the pretax margin has decreased from 13.67% in Q4 2022 to 9.43% in Q4 2023. The net profit margin has followed suit, declining from 10.23% in Q4 2022 to 7.07% in Q4 2023.
These decreasing profitability ratios suggest that Boise Cascade Co may be facing challenges in controlling its costs or generating sufficient revenue to maintain its profit margins. It is important for the company to closely monitor its expenses, pricing strategies, and overall operational efficiency to improve its profitability in the future.
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) | 18.05% | 18.09% | 22.23% | 26.17% | 35.73% | 36.72% | 33.79% | 37.74% | 37.77% | 32.59% | 32.96% | 22.59% | 17.04% | 12.66% | 7.99% | 8.00% | 8.06% | 1.53% | 0.75% | 2.49% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 13.98% | 13.82% | 16.69% | 19.39% | 26.47% | 27.16% | 24.93% | 27.88% | 27.69% | 24.82% | 24.70% | 16.90% | 12.62% | 8.44% | 5.31% | 5.23% | 5.37% | -1.01% | -1.81% | -1.02% |
| Return on total capital | 23.64% | 23.94% | 29.57% | 33.98% | 46.27% | 50.65% | 47.94% | 55.99% | 54.07% | 48.20% | 52.58% | 35.76% | 25.88% | 21.34% | 12.46% | 12.22% | 11.95% | 2.34% | 1.14% | 3.75% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 22.03% | 21.82% | 26.75% | 30.40% | 41.68% | 45.86% | 44.28% | 52.52% | 52.67% | 49.21% | 53.80% | 38.69% | 29.16% | 22.33% | 13.21% | 12.96% | 12.97% | -2.48% | -4.45% | -2.54% |
Boise Cascade Co's profitability ratios showed consistent performance over the quarters analyzed. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) remained relatively stable, averaging around 21% throughout the periods. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets.
The Return on assets (ROA) also demonstrated stability, ranging from about 14% to 19%. ROA reflects the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets. The downward trend observed in ROA could indicate a decrease in overall efficiency in asset utilization.
Return on total capital and Return on equity (ROE) ratios both showed consistent performance, with an average of around 30% and 30% respectively. These ratios highlight the company's ability to generate profits from the total capital employed and shareholders' equity.
Overall, Boise Cascade Co's profitability ratios indicate a strong and stable performance in generating returns from its assets, capital, and equity over the quarterly periods analyzed. However, the slight decline in ROA warrants further investigation to ensure optimal asset utilization and overall profitability.