Chesapeake Energy Corp (CHK)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 98.30% | 98.53% | 98.64% | 98.78% | 98.60% | 98.68% | 98.45% | 97.66% | 97.84% | 97.82% | 96.94% | 94.26% | -67.00% | -48.18% | -24.64% | 1.96% | 96.79% | 99.81% | 99.56% | 98.54% |
| Operating profit margin | 36.03% | 42.61% | 44.39% | 45.10% | 32.19% | 27.78% | 19.33% | -2.52% | 16.90% | -8.25% | -2.11% | -5.30% | -165.74% | -152.96% | -126.26% | -90.50% | -0.36% | 5.92% | 6.08% | 1.63% |
| Pretax margin | 35.74% | 41.95% | 43.49% | 44.11% | 31.09% | 26.68% | 18.31% | -3.73% | 16.15% | -24.74% | -34.57% | -31.84% | -185.74% | -163.42% | -127.58% | -96.53% | -7.43% | 3.20% | 2.25% | -1.40% |
| Net profit margin | 27.74% | 49.82% | 49.75% | 50.00% | 42.03% | 26.07% | 18.53% | -2.03% | 17.03% | -24.31% | -34.41% | -31.67% | -185.37% | -162.93% | -127.15% | -96.19% | -3.58% | 6.55% | 5.46% | 1.94% |
Chesapeake Energy Corp has shown varying profitability margins over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has been consistently high, indicating the company's ability to control production costs and generate revenue efficiently. However, the operating profit margin has fluctuated significantly, showing that while the company is able to generate revenue, its operating expenses have not been as stable.
The pretax margin and net profit margin have also varied, with some quarters showing negative margins, suggesting that the company has faced challenges in managing its expenses and generating profits. Overall, the net profit margin has shown some improvement in recent quarters, indicating potential efforts to enhance profitability.
It is important for Chesapeake Energy Corp to focus on controlling operating expenses and improving operational efficiency to sustain and enhance its profitability margins in the future.
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) | 21.86% | 32.59% | 38.60% | 43.82% | 24.44% | 21.10% | 11.73% | -1.06% | 8.52% | -4.19% | -1.14% | -2.77% | -132.18% | -131.13% | -135.74% | -103.43% | -0.19% | 3.38% | 3.60% | 0.95% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 16.83% | 38.11% | 43.27% | 48.58% | 31.91% | 19.80% | 11.24% | -0.86% | 8.58% | -12.35% | -18.65% | -16.54% | -147.84% | -139.68% | -136.70% | -109.94% | -1.90% | 3.74% | 3.23% | 1.13% |
| Return on total capital | 25.25% | 38.16% | 45.12% | 52.09% | 31.19% | 33.12% | 18.69% | -1.42% | 12.19% | -19.78% | -26.36% | -18.47% | — | — | — | -152.91% | 0.09% | 6.99% | 6.28% | 3.74% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 22.55% | 52.88% | 60.05% | 68.94% | 54.10% | 43.96% | 26.89% | -2.12% | 16.66% | -29.79% | -38.24% | -29.43% | — | — | — | — | -7.06% | 13.20% | 12.77% | 4.59% |
Chesapeake Energy Corp's profitability ratios have shown significant volatility over the past few quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from a low of -135.74% in the second quarter of 2020 to a high of 43.82% in the first quarter of 2023, with the most recent figure standing at 21.86% as of December 31, 2023.
Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated widely, with values ranging from -147.84% in the third quarter of 2020 to a peak of 48.58% in the first quarter of 2023, and closing at 16.83% as of December 31, 2023.
The Return on Total Capital has also displayed variability, from a low of -152.91% in the first quarter of 2020 to a high of 52.09% in the first quarter of 2023, and settling at 25.25% as of December 31, 2023.
Lastly, the Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a wide range of values, with a low of -38.24% in the second quarter of 2021 to a high of 68.94% in the first quarter of 2023, and recording 22.55% as of December 31, 2023.
Overall, while the profitability ratios have demonstrated significant fluctuations, the company has managed to achieve positive returns across various periods, indicating its ability to generate profits relative to its assets, capital, and equity base.