Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 86.01% | 86.87% | 87.53% | 88.23% | 86.63% | 90.18% | 88.45% | 86.23% | 86.09% | 82.58% | 81.90% | 27.35% | 31.70% | 42.18% | 48.46% | 88.78% | 91.87% | 98.04% | 99.62% | 99.82% |
| Operating profit margin | 21.73% | 26.35% | 29.78% | 32.84% | 27.73% | 28.57% | 21.63% | 11.98% | 13.02% | -7.06% | -6.07% | -62.38% | -59.99% | -54.75% | -48.87% | -5.13% | 1.33% | 7.22% | 6.60% | 4.62% |
| Pretax margin | 21.60% | 25.83% | 28.53% | 31.22% | 25.26% | 26.67% | 20.18% | 10.25% | 11.54% | -10.29% | -11.01% | -67.66% | -64.64% | -61.58% | -54.63% | -10.31% | -3.58% | 7.02% | 4.65% | 1.00% |
| Net profit margin | 15.36% | 22.47% | 25.97% | 29.80% | 26.04% | 25.50% | 19.18% | 9.55% | 10.85% | -10.11% | -10.96% | -67.78% | -64.92% | -62.27% | -55.36% | -11.03% | -4.57% | 6.75% | 4.01% | 0.67% |
Peabody Energy Corp's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging between 86% to 88% in most quarters, indicating that the company has been able to efficiently manage its production costs.
However, the operating profit margin has been more volatile, with a significant drop in the most recent quarters compared to the earlier periods. This suggests that Peabody Energy Corp is facing challenges in controlling its operating expenses and maintaining profitability from its core business activities.
Similarly, the pretax and net profit margins have also shown fluctuations, with a noticeable decline in the most recent quarters. This indicates that the company is experiencing challenges in generating profits after accounting for interest expenses and taxes.
Overall, the downward trend in operating, pretax, and net profit margins raises concerns about Peabody Energy Corp's overall profitability and financial performance in the near term. Investors and stakeholders should closely monitor the company's cost management strategies and revenue generation efforts to assess its future profitability potential.
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) | 18.03% | 24.58% | 28.62% | 32.01% | 24.62% | 24.31% | 16.15% | 8.14% | 8.73% | -4.43% | -3.79% | -37.35% | -37.03% | -36.74% | -36.51% | -3.47% | 0.94% | 5.21% | 4.86% | 3.36% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 12.74% | 20.96% | 24.96% | 29.05% | 23.12% | 21.69% | 14.32% | 6.49% | 7.28% | -6.35% | -6.85% | -40.58% | -40.07% | -41.78% | -41.35% | -7.47% | -3.23% | 4.87% | 2.95% | 0.49% |
| Return on total capital | 31.08% | 41.47% | 48.58% | 53.68% | 42.69% | 50.47% | 39.85% | 24.26% | 28.44% | -13.04% | -17.62% | -200.13% | -187.63% | -177.89% | -200.14% | -11.86% | -0.81% | 16.60% | 15.31% | 9.90% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 21.42% | 34.68% | 42.23% | 48.50% | 40.14% | 45.12% | 33.75% | 17.31% | 20.44% | -28.73% | -34.03% | -216.88% | -201.19% | -193.29% | -217.88% | -18.78% | -8.08% | 11.26% | 6.62% | 1.10% |
Peabody Energy Corp's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the past five quarters. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been improving, from a low of -37.35% in Q1 2021 to a high of 32.01% in Q1 2023, indicating efficient management of assets to generate operating income. The return on assets (ROA) also followed a similar trend, with a significant improvement from -41.78% in Q2 2020 to 29.05% in Q1 2023, reflecting better overall profitability.
The return on total capital has shown volatility, with a significant negative value of -200.13% in Q4 2020, possibly indicating challenges in generating returns from the total capital employed. However, this ratio has improved to 53.68% in Q1 2023, indicating a positive turnaround.
Return on equity (ROE) has also exhibited variability, with improvements seen from a low of -217.88% in Q2 2020 to a high of 48.50% in Q1 2023, suggesting enhanced profitability for shareholders.
Overall, Peabody Energy Corp has shown improving profitability ratios over the past few quarters, indicating better operational efficiency and financial performance. However, the company should continue to monitor and manage its profitability metrics to ensure sustainable growth and value creation for its stakeholders.