Builders FirstSource Inc (BLDR)

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 32.82% 33.55% 34.10% 34.73% 35.17% 34.86% 34.89% 34.80% 34.08% 33.67% 32.71% 30.90% 29.41% 28.30% 26.70% 25.83% 25.97% 26.05% 26.75% 26.90%
Operating profit margin 9.73% 10.65% 11.71% 12.18% 12.73% 12.78% 13.95% 16.12% 16.59% 16.81% 16.21% 14.03% 12.00% 11.13% 8.79% 6.68% 6.35% 5.20% 5.28% 5.13%
Pretax margin 8.46% 9.44% 10.55% 11.02% 11.61% 11.70% 12.97% 15.17% 15.72% 15.95% 15.39% 13.35% 11.32% 10.43% 7.99% 5.62% 4.77% 3.48% 3.49% 3.29%
Net profit margin 6.57% 7.40% 8.25% 8.57% 9.01% 9.10% 10.04% 11.68% 12.10% 12.20% 11.79% 10.24% 8.67% 8.00% 6.14% 4.36% 3.66% 2.76% 2.77% 2.62%

The profitability ratios of Builders FirstSource Inc have shown a positive trend over the past few years. The gross profit margin has been increasing steadily, reaching 32.71% as of June 30, 2022, indicating the company's ability to generate a higher percentage of revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold.

Similarly, the operating profit margin has also been on an upward trajectory, peaking at 16.81% as of September 30, 2022. This metric reflects the company's efficiency in managing its operating expenses and generating profits from its core business operations.

The pretax margin, which measures the percentage of income earned before taxes, has shown a consistent improvement, reaching 15.95% as of September 30, 2022. This suggests effective cost management and increased profitability before tax obligations.

Lastly, the net profit margin, which represents the percentage of revenue left as net income after all expenses have been deducted, has exhibited a positive trend but has been slightly declining in recent periods, standing at 11.79% as of June 30, 2022. This indicates that while the company is still profitable, there may be some pressure on its bottom line due to various factors like increasing costs.

Overall, the profitability ratios of Builders FirstSource Inc demonstrate a generally positive trend, reflecting strong operational performance and prudent financial management.


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
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 15.07% 16.35% 18.61% 18.65% 20.25% 20.60% 24.08% 32.20% 35.58% 33.51% 30.52% 24.92% 22.28% 18.31% 12.06% 7.79% 13.03% 10.09% 10.49% 10.71%
Return on assets (ROA) 10.18% 11.37% 13.11% 13.12% 14.33% 14.66% 17.34% 23.32% 25.95% 24.33% 22.19% 18.19% 16.10% 13.16% 8.43% 5.09% 7.51% 5.35% 5.50% 5.47%
Return on total capital 37.13% 40.06% 46.35% 42.02% 45.99% 48.29% 59.53% 72.44% 75.97% 74.00% 71.82% 58.47% 49.71% 35.84% 23.38% 14.66% 47.18% 40.19% 43.12% 45.75%
Return on equity (ROE) 25.09% 27.85% 32.64% 29.57% 32.55% 34.37% 42.86% 52.47% 55.40% 53.73% 52.22% 42.69% 35.93% 25.76% 16.34% 9.58% 27.20% 21.33% 22.62% 23.38%

Builders FirstSource Inc has shown a fluctuating trend in its profitability ratios over the reporting periods. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has been improving consistently from 10.71% on March 31, 2020, to a peak of 35.58% on December 31, 2022. However, the ratio decreased afterward to 15.07% by December 31, 2024.

The Return on Assets (ROA) also followed a similar pattern, with a gradual increase from 5.47% on March 31, 2020, to a peak of 25.95% on December 31, 2022, followed by a decline to 10.18% by December 31, 2024.

The Return on Total Capital had a more erratic trajectory, showing a substantial improvement from 45.75% on March 31, 2020, to a peak of 75.97% on December 31, 2022, but then declined to 37.13% by December 31, 2024.

The Return on Equity (ROE) displayed a steady rise overall, starting at 23.38% on March 31, 2020, reaching its maximum of 55.40% on December 31, 2022, and declining slightly to 25.09% by December 31, 2024.

Overall, the company has demonstrated strong profitability metrics, with varying levels of performance in different periods. It is essential for stakeholders to monitor these ratios continuously to assess the company's financial health and performance.


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Builders FirstSource Inc Profitability Ratios (Quarterly Data)