Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG)
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 | 36.39% | 36.79% | 36.47% | 36.05% | 36.10% | 36.25% | 36.10% | 35.69% | 34.43% | 33.51% | 32.90% | 32.45% | 32.60% | 50.57% | 50.73% | 50.29% | 50.06% | 48.56% | 48.58% | 48.57% |
| Operating profit margin | 16.94% | 16.97% | 16.75% | 15.99% | 15.78% | 15.63% | 15.42% | 14.89% | 13.44% | 12.15% | 11.36% | 10.65% | 10.67% | 10.61% | 9.22% | 6.02% | 4.85% | 4.67% | 4.98% | 7.12% |
| Pretax margin | 17.77% | 17.78% | 17.48% | 16.70% | 16.42% | 16.17% | 15.81% | 15.23% | 13.68% | 12.43% | 11.60% | 10.78% | 10.77% | 10.60% | 9.20% | 6.00% | 4.91% | 4.76% | 5.17% | 7.36% |
| Net profit margin | 13.56% | 13.51% | 13.23% | 12.70% | 12.45% | 12.27% | 12.00% | 11.49% | 10.41% | 9.61% | 9.28% | 8.74% | 8.65% | 9.88% | 8.57% | 6.44% | 5.94% | 4.08% | 4.55% | 5.95% |
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the analyzed period. The Gross Profit Margin has generally been on an upward trend, starting at around 48.57% in March 2020 and reaching 36.39% by December 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to maintain a healthy level of gross profit relative to its revenue.
The Operating Profit Margin initially experienced some variability but significantly improved from 7.12% in March 2020 to 16.94% by December 2024. This reflects the company's ability to control operating expenses and generate more profit from its core business activities.
Similarly, the Pretax Margin and Net Profit Margin have also exhibited positive trends over the period. The Pretax Margin increased from 7.36% in March 2020 to 17.77% in December 2024, while the Net Profit Margin rose from 5.95% to 13.56% during the same timeframe. These improvements suggest that Chipotle has been effectively managing its pre-tax and net profit levels, resulting in stronger financial performance and increased profitability over time.
Overall, the increasing trend in profitability margins indicates that Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc has been able to enhance its operational efficiency and profitability, showcasing its ability to generate higher profits relative to its revenues and control costs effectively.
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) | 20.82% | 20.68% | 20.02% | 19.40% | 19.37% | 18.84% | 18.96% | 18.97% | 16.75% | 15.00% | 14.14% | 12.89% | 12.10% | 11.52% | 9.98% | 6.19% | 4.85% | 4.82% | 5.21% | 7.78% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 16.67% | 16.47% | 15.81% | 15.41% | 15.27% | 14.79% | 14.75% | 14.64% | 12.98% | 11.86% | 11.55% | 10.58% | 9.81% | 10.72% | 9.28% | 6.61% | 5.95% | 4.21% | 4.76% | 6.50% |
| Return on total capital | 52.42% | 51.58% | 48.11% | 48.54% | 50.87% | 51.65% | 51.75% | 53.91% | 49.00% | 43.93% | 42.98% | 39.07% | 35.04% | 33.04% | 29.02% | 18.14% | 14.36% | 15.03% | 16.42% | 24.22% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 41.97% | 41.08% | 37.99% | 38.57% | 40.13% | 40.55% | 40.27% | 41.60% | 37.97% | 34.75% | 35.10% | 32.06% | 28.42% | 30.74% | 26.97% | 19.38% | 17.61% | 13.14% | 14.99% | 20.24% |
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc's profitability ratios have shown a positive trend over the period analyzed.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has steadily increased from 7.78% in March 2020 to 20.82% in December 2024. This indicates that the company has become more efficient in generating operating income from its assets over time.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also shown an upward trend, rising from 6.50% in March 2020 to 16.67% in December 2024. This suggests that Chipotle has been able to generate higher profits relative to its total assets.
3. Return on total capital has increased significantly from 24.22% in March 2020 to 52.42% in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been successful in delivering returns to both equity and debt holders.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has shown a consistent growth trajectory, improving from 20.24% in March 2020 to 41.97% in December 2024. This indicates that Chipotle has been efficient in using shareholder equity to generate profits.
Overall, these profitability ratios demonstrate Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc's solid performance and ability to generate higher returns for its investors over the period under review.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc Profitability Ratios (Quarterly Data)