Constellation Energy Corp (CEG)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 24.64% | 23.85% | 18.31% | 15.91% | 17.95% | 17.07% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.46% | 5.69% | 1.85% | 0.34% | 2.02% | 2.93% |
| Pretax margin | 9.96% | 9.40% | 4.70% | -1.41% | -2.24% | -2.38% |
| Net profit margin | 6.51% | 6.40% | 2.94% | -0.64% | -0.65% | -0.67% |
Constellation Energy Corporation has consistently maintained a high gross profit margin of 100% across all quarters, indicating efficient cost management and strong pricing power. However, its operating profit margin has varied, with Q4 2023 showing the highest at 6.35% and Q1 2023 the lowest at 0.30%. This suggests fluctuating operating efficiency and profitability.
The pretax margin has also fluctuated, with Q4 2023 recording the highest at 9.78% and Q1 2023 and Q4 2022 showing negative margins. While the positive margins reflect the company's ability to generate income before taxes, the negative margins indicate periods of financial challenges.
The net profit margin, which represents the company's bottom-line profitability, has followed a similar trend, with Q4 2023 exhibiting the highest margin of 6.51% and Q1 2023 and Q4 2022 showing negative margins. This reflects varying levels of net income relative to revenue, highlighting the company's ability to convert revenue into profit.
Overall, while Constellation Energy Corporation has shown strong gross profit margins, its operating, pretax, and net profit margins have been more volatile, emphasizing the importance of continuous monitoring and improvement in operational efficiency and cost management to enhance overall profitability.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 3.17% | 3.07% | 1.05% | 0.19% | 1.05% | 1.42% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.20% | 3.46% | 1.66% | -0.37% | -0.34% | -0.32% |
| Return on total capital | 15.82% | 14.83% | 9.13% | -0.43% | -1.92% | -1.86% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 14.86% | 14.52% | 6.89% | -1.58% | -1.44% | -1.40% |
Constellation Energy Corporation's profitability ratios have displayed some variability over the past five quarters.
The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown an increasing trend from Q1 2023 to Q4 2023, with a notable improvement in operational efficiency evident in the company's ability to generate earnings from its assets.
Return on assets (ROA) has also illustrated a positive trajectory, with the company consistently generating returns on its total assets. Despite some fluctuations, the overall trend indicates a relatively stable performance in utilizing its assets to generate profits.
Return on total capital has shown fluctuations in the past five quarters, with a peak in Q4 2023. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profits from its total invested capital, including both equity and debt.
Return on equity (ROE) has followed a similar pattern to ROA, indicating the company's success in generating profits for its shareholders relative to their equity investments. The improvement in ROE from Q1 2023 to Q4 2023 suggests a positive trend in enhancing shareholder value.
Overall, Constellation Energy Corporation's profitability ratios demonstrate a mixed performance over the specified period, with some ratios showing positive trends while others exhibit fluctuations. Monitoring these ratios over time can provide insights into the company's efficiency in generating profits and returns for its stakeholders.