CH Robinson Worldwide Inc (CHRW)
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 | 87.25% | 87.06% | 87.71% | 88.85% | 89.69% | 90.44% | 90.73% | 90.55% | 90.08% | 89.92% | 89.56% | 88.86% | 88.37% | 87.98% | 87.63% | 87.56% | 87.51% | 87.68% | 84.33% | 78.89% |
| Operating profit margin | 2.92% | 3.10% | 3.71% | 4.81% | 5.13% | 5.32% | 5.36% | 4.80% | 4.68% | 4.74% | 4.49% | 4.57% | 4.15% | 3.90% | 4.22% | 4.39% | 5.16% | 5.80% | 7.63% | 10.21% |
| Pretax margin | 2.33% | 2.50% | 3.18% | 4.30% | 4.72% | 5.03% | 5.07% | 4.55% | 4.43% | 4.48% | 4.26% | 4.34% | 3.88% | 3.62% | 3.89% | 4.09% | 4.85% | 5.51% | 7.32% | 9.80% |
| Net profit margin | 1.85% | 2.12% | 2.66% | 3.49% | 3.81% | 4.11% | 4.15% | 3.75% | 3.65% | 3.60% | 3.41% | 3.50% | 3.12% | 2.96% | 3.10% | 3.21% | 3.77% | 4.25% | 5.56% | 7.39% |
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past eight quarters. The gross profit margin has ranged from 13.36% to 14.99%, with an average of around 14.70% over this period. This indicates the company's ability to effectively control its cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has ranged from 2.92% to 5.32%, with an average around 4.50%. This metric reflects the company's efficiency in managing its operating expenses to generate profits from its core business activities.
The pretax margin has shown variability between 2.33% and 5.07%, averaging approximately 4%. This metric provides insights into the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes and other non-operating expenses.
The net profit margin has fluctuated between 1.85% and 4.15%, with an average around 3.50%. This ratio illustrates the company's overall profitability after all expenses have been taken into account, highlighting its ability to generate profits for its shareholders.
Overall, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. has demonstrated a consistent profitability performance, but the fluctuations in the margins suggest the company may need to focus on controlling costs and improving efficiency to enhance its bottom line 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) | 9.85% | 10.74% | 13.79% | 19.34% | 21.27% | 20.46% | 18.95% | 16.01% | 15.40% | 15.17% | 14.54% | 14.06% | 13.09% | 11.89% | 13.18% | 13.92% | 17.02% | 19.60% | 20.36% | 20.12% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.22% | 7.34% | 9.88% | 14.03% | 15.80% | 15.81% | 14.69% | 12.51% | 12.01% | 11.54% | 11.03% | 10.75% | 9.84% | 9.02% | 9.70% | 10.18% | 12.43% | 14.34% | 14.82% | 14.56% |
| Return on total capital | 18.13% | 24.57% | 32.28% | 47.02% | 55.72% | 44.89% | 38.76% | 32.64% | 31.68% | 32.89% | 28.61% | 26.58% | 22.64% | 20.34% | 22.74% | 25.18% | 28.59% | 31.05% | 32.73% | 31.56% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 22.92% | 27.79% | 38.48% | 56.83% | 69.49% | 64.05% | 53.38% | 44.92% | 41.75% | 39.06% | 34.17% | 32.20% | 26.94% | 24.43% | 27.46% | 31.08% | 34.53% | 39.75% | 41.83% | 41.39% |
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s profitability ratios demonstrate fluctuating performance over the past eight quarters. Starting with Operating return on assets (Operating ROA), the company's performance has ranged from a low of 9.85% in Q4 2023 to a high of 21.27% in Q4 2022. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its total assets, with higher values signaling efficient asset utilization.
Moving on to Return on assets (ROA), C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s performance ranges from 6.22% in Q4 2023 to 15.80% in Q4 2022. ROA reflects the company's ability to generate profit from its assets, with a higher ratio indicating better profitability relative to its total assets.
The Return on total capital ratio, which indicates the return generated from all of the company's capital, also shows a fluctuating trend for C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. across the quarters, from 17.16% in Q4 2023 to 38.07% in Q4 2022. This ratio considers both debt and equity in evaluating the efficiency of capital utilization.
Lastly, the Return on equity (ROE) ratio, which is a key indicator of shareholder profitability, ranges from 22.92% in Q4 2023 to a high of 69.49% in Q4 2022. ROE reflects the company's ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity, with higher values indicating better returns for equity investors.
In conclusion, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. demonstrates varying levels of profitability across these key ratios, showcasing some fluctuations in performance over the analyzed quarters. Analysts and investors may want to further investigate the underlying factors driving these trends to assess the company's financial health and long-term sustainability.