Cardinal Health Inc (CAH)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 3.26% | 3.34% | 3.35% | 3.35% | 3.37% | 3.37% | 3.40% | 3.49% | 3.61% | 3.63% | 3.82% | 4.01% | 4.17% | 4.40% | 4.45% | 4.46% | 4.49% | 4.53% | 4.56% | 4.64% |
| Operating profit margin | 0.55% | 0.44% | 0.56% | 0.28% | 0.37% | 0.33% | -0.02% | -0.47% | -0.33% | -0.27% | 0.06% | 0.90% | 0.29% | 0.37% | 0.43% | 0.35% | -2.68% | -2.64% | -2.80% | -2.72% |
| Pretax margin | 0.53% | 0.42% | 0.52% | 0.24% | 0.31% | 0.25% | -0.10% | -0.55% | -0.42% | -0.35% | -0.03% | 0.81% | 0.20% | 0.35% | 0.21% | 0.04% | -3.02% | -3.08% | -3.06% | -2.93% |
| Net profit margin | 0.38% | 0.25% | 0.30% | 0.08% | 0.14% | 0.24% | -0.66% | -0.59% | -0.51% | -0.54% | 0.32% | 0.68% | 0.38% | 0.74% | 0.88% | 0.63% | -2.42% | -2.71% | -2.81% | -2.81% |
Cardinal Health Inc's profitability ratios have shown varying trends over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has been decreasing slightly, ranging from 3.26% to 4.64% over the period, indicating a relatively stable performance in generating revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has been more volatile, fluctuating between -0.47% and 0.90%. This suggests that the company's profitability from its core operations has been inconsistent, with some quarters showing losses and others showing modest profits.
Similarly, the pretax margin and net profit margin have also exhibited fluctuations. The pretax margin has ranged from -3.08% to 0.81%, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes. The net profit margin, which accounts for net income, has varied between -2.81% and 0.88%, indicating the company's overall profitability after all expenses have been considered.
Overall, while Cardinal Health Inc has maintained a relatively stable gross profit margin, its operating profit margin has shown inconsistency, impacting the company's bottom line. It would be crucial for the company to focus on improving operational efficiency to enhance its profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 2.77% | 2.13% | 2.61% | 1.35% | 1.75% | 1.52% | -0.10% | -2.01% | -1.36% | -1.12% | 0.23% | 3.51% | 1.06% | 1.32% | 1.50% | 1.30% | -10.05% | -9.87% | -10.21% | -10.26% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.89% | 1.21% | 1.41% | 0.36% | 0.65% | 1.11% | -2.86% | -2.52% | -2.13% | -2.27% | 1.27% | 2.64% | 1.37% | 2.62% | 3.09% | 2.33% | -9.07% | -10.10% | -10.26% | -10.60% |
| Return on total capital | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12.02% | 109.69% | 28.03% | 40.61% | 26.69% | 19.55% | -245.00% | -371.32% | -430.93% | -449.67% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55.61% | 81.48% | 34.12% | 64.30% | 70.12% | 68.42% | -206.60% | -345.64% | -421.62% | -461.33% |
Based on the profitability ratios of Cardinal Health Inc over the past few quarters:
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown some fluctuations but generally improved from negative figures to around 2-3% in the most recent quarters. This indicates that the company is becoming more efficient in generating profits from its assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also shown fluctuations, fluctuating between negative figures and positive figures, with the most recent quarter showing an ROA of around 1.89%. This suggests that the company is generating a moderate level of profit relative to its total assets.
3. Return on total capital has not been provided for all quarters, but the available data shows significant fluctuations, ranging from positive percentages to very negative percentages. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits from its capital has been volatile over the periods analyzed.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has also shown significant fluctuations, varying from positive to very negative figures. The most recent quarter saw an ROE of around 68.42%, indicating some level of profitability for the company's shareholders.
Overall, Cardinal Health Inc's profitability ratios show a mix of performances, with improvements in operating return on assets and return on assets, but significant fluctuations in return on total capital and return on equity. Further analysis and monitoring of these ratios will be needed to assess the company's long-term profitability and financial health.