Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 5.53% | 1.14% | 4.38% | 3.35% | 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 11.90% | 11.54% | 11.05% | 10.99% | 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% |
| Pretax margin | 5.09% | 1.84% | 5.69% | 5.61% | 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% |
| Net profit margin | 3.55% | 0.85% | 3.80% | 3.66% | 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% |
The profitability ratios of Crown Holdings Inc show fluctuating trends over the past few years. The gross profit margin increased from around 15.58% in March 2020 to a peak of 18.48% in December 2020, then declined significantly reaching negative figures in September 2021 before showing some recovery in later periods, ending at 5.53% in December 2024.
The operating profit margin followed a similar pattern, with a steady increase up to December 2024, reaching a high of 11.90%. Despite some fluctuations, the operating profit margin remained relatively stable compared to the gross profit margin.
The pretax margin saw a sharp decrease in profitability from December 2021 to September 2022, recording negative figures during this period. However, there was a notable recovery starting from December 2022, reaching 5.09% in December 2024.
The net profit margin also experienced volatility, with significant fluctuations in profitability levels. The net profit margin improved gradually over the years, closing at 3.55% in December 2024.
Overall, Crown Holdings Inc's profitability ratios have shown mixed performance, with fluctuations in gross profit margin and significant variation in pretax margin during the period under review. The company managed to maintain a relatively stable operating profit margin and showed a gradual improvement in net profit margin over the years despite challenges in certain periods.
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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.25% | 8.79% | 8.46% | 8.47% | 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% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.06% | 0.65% | 2.91% | 2.82% | 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% |
| Return on total capital | 15.82% | 13.55% | 13.42% | 11.90% | 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% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 15.38% | 3.87% | 17.23% | 16.80% | 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% |
Crown Holdings Inc's profitability ratios show certain fluctuations and trends over the period covered.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): This ratio reflects the company's operating efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Crown Holdings Inc's Operating ROA shows a generally increasing trend from March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2022, peaking at 10.15%. However, there was a slight decline in the ratio in the subsequent periods, stabilizing around the range of 8% to 9%.
2. Return on Assets (ROA): This ratio indicates the company's overall ability to generate profits from its total assets, including non-operating activities. The ROA fluctuated over the period, with negative figures reported in December 2021 and June 2022. From March 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024, the ROA improved but remained relatively low compared to the earlier periods.
3. Return on Total Capital: This ratio assesses the company's profitability in relation to the total capital invested, including debt and equity. The trend for Return on Total Capital mirrored the Operating ROA, with a peak of 15.82% on December 31, 2024, after experiencing negative figures in December 2021 and June 2022.
4. Return on Equity (ROE): ROE measures the return generated on shareholders' equity. Crown Holdings Inc's ROE displays significant volatility, with negative returns in December 2021 and June 2022. However, the ratio improved thereafter, reaching 15.38% on December 31, 2024, which suggests a recovery in the company's profitability performance.
Overall, while the company showed fluctuations in profitability ratios, it managed to stabilize and improve key metrics by the end of the period under review. It is essential for investors and analysts to track these ratios continuously to assess Crown Holdings Inc's financial performance and sustainability.