Compass Minerals International Inc (CMP)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 20.28% | 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% | 18.15% |
| Operating profit margin | -8.93% | -0.36% | 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% | 8.25% |
| Pretax margin | -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% | 4.38% |
| Net profit margin | -7.82% | -5.19% | 1.34% | 0.89% | -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% | 3.85% |
Over the periods analyzed, Compass Minerals International Inc's profitability ratios exhibited fluctuations. The gross profit margin ranged from 16.40% to 21.60%, with the highest margin recorded in Dec 2019. The trend shows some volatility, suggesting fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits after accounting for direct costs of goods sold.
The operating profit margin varied from -8.93% to 12.28%, with the lowest margin in Mar 2024 and the highest margin in Jun 2020, indicating inconsistent operational efficiency. This margin reflects the company's ability to control operating expenses and generate profits from its core business activities.
The pretax margin also fluctuated, ranging from -14.70% to 8.60%, with the lowest margin in Mar 2024 and the highest in Jun 2022. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes, reflecting fluctuations in profitability before tax implications.
The net profit margin showed variability, with a range from -15.00% to 6.64%. The lowest net profit margin was in Mar 2024, while the highest was in Jun 2020. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profits after all expenses, including taxes and interest payments, further highlighting the fluctuations in Compass Minerals International Inc's bottom line profitability performance.
Return on investment
| 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 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -5.92% | -0.23% | 4.35% | 4.69% | 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% | 5.93% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -5.19% | -3.28% | 0.85% | 0.61% | -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% | 2.76% |
| Return on total capital | -6.85% | 0.39% | 6.71% | 7.83% | 6.94% | 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% | 7.16% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -22.10% | -12.90% | 3.00% | 1.96% | -7.68% | -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% | 11.84% |
Compass Minerals International Inc's profitability ratios show mixed performance over the past few quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) fluctuated significantly, with negative figures observed in recent periods, indicating challenges in generating operating profits relative to its asset base. Return on Assets (ROA) also displayed inconsistency, with negative readings in many periods, highlighting the company's struggle to generate profits from its total assets.
Return on Total Capital exhibited volatility, with negative returns in certain quarters, suggesting inefficiencies in utilizing the total capital available. Return on Equity (ROE) reflected a similar trend, with negative and fluctuating figures observed, signifying a lack of profitability relative to shareholder equity.
Overall, the company's profitability ratios suggest a need for improved operational efficiency and strategic decision-making to enhance profitability and deliver better returns to investors.