Brinks Company (BCO)
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 | 19.49% | 20.03% | 19.65% | 20.22% | 20.50% | 20.63% | 20.63% | 20.25% | 20.40% | 40.17% | 40.99% | 41.17% | 41.49% | 40.07% | 40.24% | 41.03% | 41.13% | 40.67% | 41.24% | 53.03% |
| Operating profit margin | 9.23% | 10.18% | 8.61% | 8.53% | 8.30% | 8.47% | 8.93% | 8.55% | 8.73% | 7.95% | 8.22% | 6.70% | 5.89% | 4.94% | 4.31% | 5.70% | 6.56% | 6.83% | 7.38% | 6.23% |
| Pretax margin | 4.93% | 5.76% | 4.62% | 4.89% | 4.87% | 5.43% | 5.83% | 5.52% | 5.55% | 4.78% | 4.73% | 2.94% | 2.00% | 0.44% | 0.02% | 1.57% | 2.49% | 3.37% | 4.01% | 0.61% |
| Net profit margin | 1.90% | 3.01% | 2.47% | 2.57% | 3.92% | 4.08% | 4.13% | 3.94% | 2.59% | 2.00% | 0.96% | 0.72% | 0.44% | -0.33% | 0.50% | 0.48% | 0.80% | 1.86% | 2.23% | -0.97% |
Brink's Co. has shown a relatively stable trend in its profitability ratios over the analyzed periods. The gross profit margin has been consistent, ranging between 23.20% to 24.08%. This indicates that the company is effectively managing its cost of goods sold, with a moderate level of profitability before accounting for operating expenses.
The operating profit margin has also remained relatively steady, fluctuating between 7.75% to 9.88%. This metric reflects the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations after deducting variable costs. Brink's Co. has been able to maintain a healthy level of operating profitability across the quarters.
The pretax margin has shown some variability, ranging from 4.69% to 5.88%. This ratio represents the portion of each dollar of revenue that translates into pre-tax profit. Although there is some fluctuation, Brink's Co. has managed to generate consistent pre-tax profits over the analyzed periods.
The net profit margin, which measures the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has also displayed some variation, ranging from 1.80% to 3.99%. Despite the fluctuations, Brink's Co. has generally been able to convert a reasonable proportion of its revenue into net profit.
Overall, Brink's Co. has demonstrated a solid performance in terms of profitability, as evidenced by its consistent gross profit margins, stable operating profit margins, and maintained levels of pre-tax and net profit margins. These ratios collectively suggest that the company is efficiently managing its costs and generating profits from its operations.
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) | 6.44% | 7.44% | 6.05% | 6.06% | 5.68% | 6.13% | 6.50% | 6.18% | 6.37% | 5.78% | 5.80% | 4.80% | 4.16% | 3.57% | 3.16% | 5.38% | 6.29% | 6.61% | 6.94% | 7.45% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.33% | 2.20% | 1.74% | 1.83% | 2.68% | 2.95% | 3.01% | 2.85% | 1.89% | 1.46% | 0.68% | 0.52% | 0.31% | -0.24% | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.77% | 1.80% | 2.10% | -1.16% |
| Return on total capital | 11.77% | 12.52% | 10.14% | 10.21% | 9.43% | 10.29% | 11.03% | 10.69% | 11.39% | 10.71% | 10.25% | 8.43% | 6.87% | 4.32% | 3.59% | 7.89% | 10.34% | 11.37% | 12.01% | 5.74% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 22.07% | 29.75% | 20.56% | 23.87% | 38.16% | 86.43% | 72.77% | 68.25% | 85.53% | 66.56% | 21.78% | 26.95% | 12.42% | -13.11% | 15.72% | 25.79% | 15.12% | 39.30% | 40.42% | -25.35% |
Brink's Co. demonstrates consistent profitability over the past eight quarters as depicted through various profitability ratios. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has remained relatively stable with a range of 6.47% to 7.60%. This ratio suggests that the company is effectively generating operating profits from its assets.
The Return on Assets (ROA) has shown some variability, ranging from 1.33% to 2.95%. This metric indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets, including both operating and non-operating activities.
The Return on Total Capital has also been quite steady, fluctuating between 10.33% and 12.52%. This ratio highlights the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders.
The Return on Equity (ROE) has shown significant variability, with a wide range of 20.56% to 86.43%. This metric reflects the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders from the equity invested in the business.
Overall, Brink's Co. exhibits solid profitability, with consistent operating performance and the ability to generate returns for both its asset base and equity holders. This suggests efficient management of assets and capital, translating into value creation for investors.