ConocoPhillips (COP)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 30.47% | 31.10% | 31.48% | 31.60% | 32.24% | 32.26% | 34.20% | 36.22% | 38.24% | 39.13% | 38.80% | 37.76% | 32.22% | 27.11% | 20.16% | 8.92% | 4.48% | 12.55% | 18.92% | 25.59% |
| Operating profit margin | 30.41% | 32.12% | 33.05% | 39.10% | 38.95% | 38.77% | 35.11% | 32.62% | 35.61% | 36.10% | 35.31% | 33.93% | 26.55% | 17.91% | 9.46% | -4.32% | -9.58% | 3.91% | 10.31% | 18.32% |
| Pretax margin | 24.73% | 26.88% | 28.10% | 28.20% | 29.06% | 28.78% | 30.87% | 32.95% | 35.96% | 36.41% | 35.91% | 35.15% | 27.74% | 20.14% | 10.92% | 0.61% | -16.72% | -3.66% | 13.28% | 17.83% |
| Net profit margin | 16.73% | 17.86% | 18.97% | 19.22% | 19.55% | 18.67% | 19.37% | 20.95% | 23.78% | 24.04% | 24.31% | 23.91% | 17.63% | 12.93% | 6.33% | 0.09% | -14.38% | -5.76% | 9.43% | 12.23% |
ConocoPhillips has shown fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the examined periods. The gross profit margin has been increasing steadily from 25.59% in March 2020 to 30.47% in December 2024, indicating improved efficiency in generating profits from its core operations.
Similarly, the operating profit margin also shows an upward trend, with an increase from 18.32% in March 2020 to 30.41% in December 2024. This reflects the company's ability to control its operating expenses and increase operating efficiency over time.
The pretax margin, a measure of profitability before accounting for taxes, improved consistently from -16.72% in December 2020 to 24.73% in December 2024. This positive trend suggests that ConocoPhillips has been effectively managing its costs and generating higher profits before tax expenses.
The net profit margin, which reflects the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses have been deducted, also experienced fluctuations but generally increased from -14.38% in December 2020 to 16.73% in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been successful in controlling costs and improving its overall profitability.
Overall, ConocoPhillips has shown positive trends in its profitability ratios, signaling improved operational efficiency and profitability over the analyzed periods.
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) | 13.69% | 18.49% | 19.39% | 22.59% | 22.76% | 24.83% | 26.15% | 26.95% | 29.79% | 28.57% | 24.64% | 19.55% | 13.42% | 7.43% | 3.24% | -1.55% | -2.87% | 1.30% | 3.99% | 8.33% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.53% | 10.29% | 11.13% | 11.10% | 11.42% | 11.96% | 14.43% | 17.31% | 19.89% | 19.02% | 16.96% | 13.78% | 8.91% | 5.36% | 2.17% | 0.03% | -4.31% | -1.91% | 3.64% | 5.56% |
| Return on total capital | 22.81% | 32.00% | 33.81% | 33.44% | 33.44% | 36.72% | 43.69% | 52.49% | 58.14% | 55.09% | 46.02% | 37.67% | 30.03% | 18.58% | 9.68% | -0.11% | -10.93% | -2.69% | 4.46% | 14.92% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 14.27% | 19.94% | 21.48% | 21.47% | 22.23% | 23.46% | 27.20% | 33.12% | 38.88% | 36.76% | 31.66% | 26.12% | 17.79% | 10.61% | 4.18% | 0.07% | -9.05% | -3.93% | 7.29% | 11.55% |
ConocoPhillips' profitability ratios show a fluctuating trend over the periods provided.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) demonstrated an improvement from negative figures in late 2020 and early 2021 to around 26-29% in late 2023 and early 2024, signaling a significant enhancement in operational efficiency and asset utilization.
- Return on assets (ROA) also showcased a similar pattern, with a gradual increase from around -4% in late 2020 to approximately 10-11% by late 2024. This indicates better overall profitability in relation to the company's total assets.
- Return on total capital saw significant growth from negative values in late 2020 to about 33-58% by late 2022, although it slightly decreased to around 22% by late 2024. This suggests that the company efficiently generated returns on all capital sources, including debt and equity.
- Return on equity (ROE) experienced a steady rise from negative figures in late 2020 to approximately 14-38% by late 2024, highlighting an enhancement in shareholder value and management effectiveness in utilizing equity investments.
Overall, ConocoPhillips showed an improving trend in profitability ratios over the periods, indicating better operational efficiency, asset utilization, and capital management. However, it is essential to monitor these ratios continuously to ensure sustained profitability and value creation for the company and its stakeholders.