Celanese Corporation (CE)
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 | 22.24% | 22.52% | 22.84% | 23.26% | 23.79% | 22.15% | 21.82% | 22.69% | 24.60% | 28.30% | 30.17% | 31.71% | 31.42% | 29.76% | 27.85% | 23.86% | 22.86% | 22.43% | 23.28% | 24.73% |
| Operating profit margin | -6.02% | 9.97% | 15.53% | 15.45% | 15.42% | 13.84% | 10.60% | 12.40% | 15.70% | 20.62% | 21.61% | 23.19% | 22.79% | 20.78% | 18.29% | 13.28% | 11.74% | 9.63% | 10.67% | 11.66% |
| Pretax margin | -9.69% | 6.25% | 11.24% | 11.39% | 10.81% | 9.15% | 5.71% | 9.27% | 14.69% | 21.33% | 24.56% | 26.46% | 26.33% | 41.54% | 41.17% | 39.51% | 39.81% | 13.12% | 14.16% | 14.74% |
| Net profit margin | -14.81% | 10.40% | 18.24% | 18.60% | 17.92% | 18.93% | 12.32% | 14.85% | 19.58% | 17.20% | 20.55% | 22.31% | 22.14% | 35.90% | 36.01% | 34.86% | 35.10% | 10.46% | 11.13% | 12.08% |
The profitability ratios of Celanese Corporation have shown fluctuations over the years. The gross profit margin has ranged between 21.82% and 31.71%, with a general decreasing trend from 2022 to 2024. The operating profit margin experienced significant volatility, with a high of 22.79% in December 2021 and a low of -6.02% in December 2024. The pretax margin has also fluctuated, reaching a peak of 41.54% in September 2021 and a low of -9.69% in December 2024. Finally, the net profit margin ranged from -14.81% in December 2024 to 36.01% in June 2021, showing variability in the company's bottom-line profitability performance.
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) | -2.71% | 4.04% | 6.35% | 6.35% | 6.34% | 5.81% | 4.25% | 4.75% | 5.78% | 9.28% | 16.26% | 17.31% | 16.25% | 14.09% | 11.41% | 7.40% | 6.09% | 5.42% | 6.36% | 7.42% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -6.66% | 4.21% | 7.46% | 7.64% | 7.37% | 7.95% | 4.95% | 5.68% | 7.21% | 7.74% | 15.46% | 16.66% | 15.78% | 24.34% | 22.46% | 19.42% | 18.20% | 5.89% | 6.64% | 7.68% |
| Return on total capital | -6.18% | 18.48% | 26.36% | 27.27% | 26.84% | 26.07% | 22.58% | 26.07% | 32.39% | 44.26% | 48.50% | 53.16% | 53.28% | 85.89% | 78.57% | 69.85% | 66.93% | 33.17% | 36.71% | 41.30% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -29.41% | 14.98% | 26.86% | 28.14% | 27.64% | 31.26% | 22.56% | 26.20% | 33.60% | 33.35% | 40.29% | 44.93% | 45.12% | 71.93% | 66.35% | 58.98% | 56.30% | 22.93% | 25.37% | 29.94% |
The profitability ratios of Celanese Corporation show fluctuating trends over the reporting periods.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) ranged from a low of -2.71% in December 2024 to a high of 17.31% in March 2022, with some variations in between. This ratio indicates the efficiency of the company in generating profit from its operational assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) also saw fluctuations, with a negative value of -6.66% in December 2024 and a peak of 24.34% in September 2021. ROA reflects how well the company is utilizing its total assets to generate profits.
- Return on total capital reached its highest level of 85.89% in September 2021 and decreased to -6.18% in December 2024. This ratio demonstrates the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders.
- Return on equity (ROE) experienced a similar pattern, with the highest value of 71.93% in September 2021 and a low of -29.41% in December 2024. ROE indicates the return generated on shareholders' equity investment.
Overall, Celanese Corporation's profitability ratios exhibit variability, suggesting fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its assets, capital, and equity over the reporting periods. Further analysis of the underlying factors driving these fluctuations would be necessary to fully understand the company's financial performance.