Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)
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 | 3.63% | 3.76% | 3.15% | 3.40% | 4.43% | -7.72% | -6.81% | -6.64% | -6.12% | 11.10% | 13.97% | 15.95% | 18.48% | 17.69% | 16.16% | 15.58% | 15.65% | 15.64% | 15.60% | 15.35% |
| Operating profit margin | 11.00% | 10.58% | 9.74% | 10.18% | 10.58% | 11.29% | 11.92% | 11.82% | 11.72% | 11.82% | 11.98% | 11.13% | 10.69% | 9.51% | 9.33% | 10.11% | 10.25% | 10.47% | 10.50% | 9.71% |
| Pretax margin | 5.83% | 5.93% | 5.50% | 6.62% | 7.68% | -3.90% | -4.02% | -5.13% | -5.30% | 7.90% | 9.14% | 8.74% | 7.56% | 6.87% | 6.05% | 6.10% | 6.32% | 5.91% | 5.48% | 5.15% |
| Net profit margin | 3.90% | 4.33% | 3.98% | 4.95% | 5.76% | -2.91% | -3.17% | -4.75% | -4.81% | 5.01% | 6.18% | 6.58% | 5.60% | 5.06% | 4.49% | 4.24% | 4.37% | 4.10% | 3.91% | 3.86% |
Crown Holdings, Inc.'s profitability ratios show a varied performance over the quarters analyzed. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging from 17.62% to 20.52% throughout the quarters, indicating consistent efficiency in production and cost management.
However, the operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin have shown more volatility. The operating profit margin has fluctuated between 9.57% and 11.52%, indicating varying effectiveness in controlling operating expenses and generating profit from core operations.
The pretax margin shows significant variability, ranging from 6.23% to 8.48%. This suggests fluctuations in the company's ability to manage income before accounting for taxes, highlighting potential changes in non-operating activities or tax efficiencies.
The net profit margin has also exhibited significant fluctuations, ranging from -4.84% to 5.62%. This indicates the company's ability to generate profit after accounting for all expenses, including taxes. The negative net profit margins in some quarters suggest periods of unprofitability or potential one-time charges impacting the bottom line.
Overall, Crown Holdings, Inc. should focus on optimizing its operating efficiency and managing costs to improve its profitability ratios and ensure sustainable financial performance in the long run.
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) | 8.44% | 8.65% | 7.98% | 8.75% | 9.34% | 9.91% | 10.15% | 9.56% | 9.84% | 8.73% | 8.17% | 7.34% | 6.63% | 6.19% | 6.58% | 7.60% | 9.40% | 7.92% | 7.89% | 7.40% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.99% | 3.54% | 3.26% | 4.25% | 5.08% | -2.55% | -2.69% | -3.85% | -4.04% | 3.70% | 4.22% | 4.34% | 3.47% | 3.30% | 3.17% | 3.19% | 4.01% | 3.10% | 2.94% | 2.94% |
| Return on total capital | 12.16% | 12.91% | 11.21% | 12.69% | 14.51% | -2.90% | -3.59% | -4.83% | -4.57% | 14.23% | 12.99% | 11.83% | 10.51% | 10.03% | 9.96% | 10.31% | 11.58% | 11.16% | 10.60% | 10.16% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.67% | 21.66% | 21.25% | 30.20% | 39.32% | -21.79% | -22.31% | -30.49% | -29.29% | 24.22% | 31.12% | 29.53% | 26.34% | 26.98% | 26.67% | 29.75% | 29.77% | 29.40% | 35.32% | 39.86% |
Crown Holdings, Inc. has shown consistent operating return on assets (Operating ROA) in the range of 8.24% to 9.24% over the past eight quarters, with the latest figure at 9.20%. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its total assets.
In terms of Return on Assets (ROA), the company's performance has varied widely, from -3.85% in Q1 2022 to 5.08% in Q4 2022. This metric stood at 2.99% in Q4 2023, suggesting a lower profitability level compared to the previous quarter.
The Return on Total Capital has also fluctuated, ranging between 12.93% and 16.23% over the same period. In Q4 2023, the figure was at 14.13%, reflecting the return generated from the company's total capital base.
Return on Equity (ROE) has shown significant volatility, with values ranging from -30.49% to 39.32% over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the ROE was at 18.67%, indicating a moderate return to equity holders.
Overall, while Crown Holdings, Inc. has demonstrated stable performance in terms of operating profitability, the variability in its ROA and ROE metrics suggests fluctuations in its overall profitability and efficiency in utilizing assets and equity to generate returns for investors.