Consolidated Communications (CNSL)
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 | 67.33% | 68.50% | 71.92% | 79.85% | 70.29% | 70.36% | 71.56% | 72.46% | 83.22% | 82.95% | 83.44% | 83.90% | 84.03% | 83.71% | 83.22% | 82.05% | 81.74% | 82.65% | 81.87% | 82.07% |
| Operating profit margin | -14.27% | -14.68% | -9.90% | -0.30% | -7.83% | -3.14% | -2.14% | -0.87% | 10.72% | 9.75% | 10.07% | 10.76% | 10.55% | 10.80% | 9.69% | 7.70% | 6.08% | 4.30% | 2.59% | 1.91% |
| Pretax margin | -28.45% | -27.37% | 4.43% | 14.90% | 7.77% | 15.72% | -8.37% | -11.96% | -6.86% | -11.09% | -9.33% | -3.89% | 3.01% | 4.11% | 2.75% | 0.52% | -1.80% | -3.03% | -4.86% | -5.05% |
| Net profit margin | -23.79% | -22.93% | 8.02% | 17.00% | 10.05% | 17.29% | -7.11% | -11.31% | -6.97% | -10.33% | -8.73% | -3.21% | 2.88% | 2.90% | 1.80% | 0.18% | -1.52% | -2.10% | -3.19% | -3.39% |
Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc's profitability ratios show fluctuating performance over the past eight quarters.
- The gross profit margin has ranged between 53.34% to 55.35%, indicating relatively stable profitability in generating revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
- Operating profit margin has shown a declining trend from 9.64% in Q1 2022 to negative values in Q4 2023, suggesting challenges in controlling operating expenses relative to revenue.
- The pretax margin has also displayed instability, with negative values in most recent quarters, reflecting difficulties in generating profits before accounting for income taxes.
- The net profit margin has fluctuated significantly, with positive margins in Q2 and Q1 2023 but negative margins in other quarters, highlighting inconsistent profitability after considering all expenses.
Overall, Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc's profitability ratios indicate a need for improved cost management and operational efficiency to enhance overall profitability and sustainable growth 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) | -4.36% | -4.50% | -3.01% | -0.09% | -2.40% | -0.96% | -0.74% | -0.30% | 3.64% | 3.27% | 3.44% | 3.72% | 3.86% | 4.17% | 3.81% | 3.04% | 2.40% | 1.69% | 1.01% | 0.75% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -7.27% | -7.02% | 2.44% | 5.09% | 3.08% | 5.28% | -2.45% | -3.93% | -2.37% | -3.46% | -2.98% | -1.11% | 1.05% | 1.12% | 0.71% | 0.07% | -0.60% | -0.82% | -1.25% | -1.33% |
| Return on total capital | -5.41% | -5.55% | -3.72% | -0.11% | -2.92% | -1.20% | -0.92% | -0.38% | 4.57% | 4.80% | 5.23% | 5.53% | 5.84% | 5.45% | 4.95% | 3.97% | 3.14% | 2.21% | 1.33% | 0.99% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -33.83% | -30.63% | 10.18% | 19.71% | 11.43% | 20.29% | -11.95% | -19.40% | -10.50% | -32.14% | -38.75% | -12.23% | 9.50% | 9.85% | 6.47% | 0.70% | -5.98% | -8.03% | -12.33% | -12.64% |
Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc's profitability ratios reflect fluctuations over the quarters analyzed. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) ranged from -1.58% in Q4 2023 to 3.37% in Q1 2022, indicating a decline in recent quarters. Return on assets (ROA) saw a similar trend, with values ranging from -8.11% in Q4 2023 to 4.49% in Q1 2023. The return on total capital also exhibited variability, from -1.95% in Q4 2023 to 4.25% in Q1 2022. Additionally, the return on equity (ROE) fluctuated widely from -38.17% in Q4 2023 to 17.51% in Q2 2023, showing significant volatility in profitability performance.
These ratios suggest that Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc's profitability has been under pressure, especially in the recent quarters, as indicated by the negative values and downward trends in some ratios. This may raise concerns about the company's ability to generate returns for its stakeholders and efficiently utilize its assets and capital.
Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks and historical data may provide additional insights into the underlying factors affecting Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc's profitability performance and help in evaluating the company's overall financial health and prospects.