Compass Minerals International Inc (CMP)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 20.05% | 20.18% | 20.51% | 20.25% | 19.30% | 19.22% | 16.99% | 16.40% | 16.54% | 19.28% | 20.69% | 19.80% | 19.75% | 18.11% | 18.43% | 17.76% | 18.26% | 17.73% | 19.10% | 21.60% |
| Operating profit margin | -8.20% | -8.77% | -0.21% | 6.85% | 6.87% | 6.62% | 4.14% | 3.57% | 3.31% | 8.60% | 10.10% | 10.33% | 10.62% | 8.19% | 11.93% | 12.28% | 11.95% | 11.36% | 9.52% | 9.81% |
| Pretax margin | -14.16% | -13.38% | -4.55% | 2.85% | 3.53% | 3.00% | 1.67% | 0.82% | 6.08% | -8.80% | -9.56% | -9.86% | -14.70% | 5.22% | 7.37% | 7.90% | 7.23% | 4.97% | 4.91% | 4.90% |
| Net profit margin | -15.48% | -8.14% | -5.49% | 1.04% | 0.59% | -3.15% | -2.28% | -2.09% | 3.46% | -12.24% | -10.21% | -10.54% | -15.00% | 5.20% | 6.49% | 6.64% | 6.08% | 4.34% | 4.03% | 4.23% |
Compass Minerals International Inc's profitability ratios indicate fluctuating performance over the past several quarters. The gross profit margin has ranged from 16.99% to 21.60%, with the latest figure standing at 20.05%. Despite some variability, the company has maintained a reasonable level of gross profitability.
However, the operating profit margin has been less consistent, varying between -8.77% to 12.28% over the same period. The most recent operating profit margin of -8.20% reflects a concerning decline, indicating operational challenges impacting profitability.
Similarly, the pretax margin has shown fluctuations, ranging from -14.70% to 7.90%. The latest figure of -14.16% suggests that Compass Minerals International Inc continues to face challenges in generating profits before accounting for taxes.
Moreover, the net profit margin has also been inconsistent, with values oscillating between -15.48% to 6.64%. The most recent net profit margin of -15.48% highlights a significant decrease in profitability, raising concerns about the company's ability to generate bottom-line earnings.
Overall, the varying profitability ratios of Compass Minerals International Inc indicate a mixed performance, with the company facing challenges in sustaining profitability levels consistently. Further analysis and evaluation of the underlying factors driving these fluctuations are essential to understand the company's financial health and prospects.
Return on investment
| 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 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -5.62% | -5.82% | -0.13% | 4.35% | 4.68% | 4.39% | 2.86% | 2.61% | 2.40% | 7.12% | 7.41% | 6.21% | 19.63% | 4.40% | 7.76% | 8.64% | 8.27% | 6.70% | 5.82% | 5.95% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -10.61% | -5.40% | -3.48% | 0.66% | 0.40% | -2.09% | -1.58% | -1.53% | 2.50% | -10.14% | -7.49% | -6.33% | -27.73% | 2.79% | 4.22% | 4.67% | 4.21% | 2.56% | 2.46% | 2.57% |
| Return on total capital | -7.53% | -6.78% | 0.39% | 6.69% | 7.80% | 6.89% | 5.63% | 5.41% | 10.57% | -5.10% | -4.53% | -4.00% | -95.32% | 7.62% | 10.58% | 11.60% | 10.84% | 7.76% | 7.01% | 6.93% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -48.05% | -22.28% | -13.55% | 2.30% | 1.29% | -7.55% | -5.45% | -9.79% | 13.13% | -58.29% | -44.03% | -66.93% | -149.68% | 16.68% | 28.48% | 29.22% | 24.99% | 12.07% | 12.49% | 11.40% |
The profitability ratios of Compass Minerals International Inc have shown some fluctuations over the observed periods.
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) was negative, indicating that the company's operating income generated from its assets was insufficient to cover operating expenses. There was a gradual decline in Operating ROA from 7.41% in March 2022 to -5.62% in June 2024, reflecting deteriorating operational efficiency.
Return on assets (ROA) also exhibited inconsistency, ranging from -27.73% to 2.79% over the periods. The negative values suggest that the company's net income was insufficient relative to its total assets, indicating a decrease in profitability. The positive figures in some periods show instances of generating profit from its assets but were still generally low.
Return on total capital displayed similar variability, with values ranging from -95.32% to 11.60%. The negative percentages suggest that the company's returns were not sufficient to cover all its capital costs, demonstrating challenges in capital utilization efficiency.
Return on equity (ROE) experienced significant swings, from -149.68% to 29.22%. The negative figures indicate that shareholders' returns were heavily negative in some periods, reflecting the company's inability to generate profit sufficient to compensate equity investors properly. However, there were positive ROE values in several periods, demonstrating some ability to generate returns for its shareholders.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Compass Minerals International Inc point to challenges in efficiently utilizing assets and capital to generate profits, leading to inconsistencies in returns for both investors and the company.