Crane Company (CR)
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 | 40.72% | 38.49% | 38.08% | 38.29% | 39.73% | 40.72% | 41.07% | 40.52% | 40.00% | 39.17% | 38.79% | 52.38% | 51.63% | 50.69% | 50.06% | 34.84% | 34.07% | 26.51% | 26.94% | 28.07% |
| Operating profit margin | 16.69% | 15.73% | 14.90% | 13.83% | 14.84% | 15.55% | 16.10% | 16.23% | 15.87% | 14.83% | 14.78% | 15.49% | 15.73% | 15.06% | 13.82% | 10.79% | 8.95% | 2.25% | 3.01% | 5.70% |
| Pretax margin | 15.88% | 14.84% | 14.13% | 12.99% | 13.64% | 13.99% | 9.01% | 17.68% | 17.68% | 16.93% | 21.92% | 31.09% | 31.11% | 30.61% | 29.79% | 9.47% | 7.64% | 0.94% | 1.53% | 4.51% |
| Net profit margin | 13.83% | 11.56% | 10.91% | 10.06% | 10.59% | 11.22% | 6.32% | 12.67% | 12.81% | 12.25% | 17.56% | 13.49% | 13.46% | 12.86% | 11.33% | 7.62% | 6.16% | 0.71% | 1.22% | 3.50% |
Crane Company's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the years. The gross profit margin has generally been on an upward trend, reaching a peak of 52.38% as of March 31, 2022, before experiencing a slight decline to 38.08% by June 30, 2024.
The operating profit margin also showed a similar pattern with fluctuations, with the highest margin recorded at 16.69% on December 31, 2024. However, there were some periods of decline in this margin, particularly in the first half of 2024.
The pretax margin reflects the company's earnings before taxes, and it demonstrated significant variability over the years. The margin peaked at 31.11% on December 31, 2021, but then fluctuated and decreased to 15.88% by December 31, 2024.
Lastly, the net profit margin, which indicates the company's net income as a percentage of revenue, reached its highest point of 17.56% on June 30, 2022. However, it showed fluctuations and decreased to 13.83% by December 31, 2024.
Overall, while Crane Company has experienced fluctuations in its profitability ratios, it is important to further analyze the underlying factors driving these changes to assess the company's financial performance accurately.
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) | 13.47% | 13.50% | 13.13% | 12.23% | 15.36% | 19.20% | 22.11% | 12.52% | 11.93% | 11.67% | 10.69% | 11.39% | 11.34% | 10.74% | 9.66% | 6.99% | 5.73% | 1.48% | 2.01% | 4.15% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 11.15% | 9.92% | 9.61% | 8.89% | 10.97% | 13.86% | 8.68% | 9.78% | 9.63% | 9.64% | 12.70% | 9.92% | 9.70% | 9.17% | 7.92% | 4.94% | 3.94% | 0.47% | 0.81% | 2.55% |
| Return on total capital | 21.99% | 23.09% | 22.39% | 21.06% | 21.53% | 26.45% | 14.05% | 23.79% | 24.14% | 23.48% | 33.68% | 23.98% | 27.13% | 27.82% | 25.62% | 21.96% | 19.14% | 6.30% | 8.62% | 14.03% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 17.98% | 16.71% | 16.36% | 15.31% | 18.85% | 23.65% | 15.32% | 21.05% | 22.20% | 23.32% | 30.43% | 25.03% | 23.73% | 22.65% | 20.26% | 14.18% | 11.82% | 1.43% | 2.63% | 8.08% |
Crane Company's profitability ratios have shown varying levels over the past few years.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has generally increased from around 4% in March 2020 to over 20% in June 2023, with a peak of 22.11%. This indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its operational assets has improved significantly.
2. Return on Assets (ROA) follows a similar trend, with a gradual increase to reach its peak at 13.47% in December 2024. This ratio reflects the company's overall efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate earnings.
3. Return on Total Capital has shown fluctuations but ultimately trended upwards, reaching 23.09% in September 2024. This metric assesses the company's ability to generate returns for all providers of capital, including both debt and equity.
4. Return on Equity (ROE) has also followed an increasing trajectory, with peaks around 30% in June 2022, showcasing the profitability generated for common shareholders.
Overall, the trends in these profitability ratios suggest that Crane Company has managed to improve its operational efficiency and profitability over the analyzed period, translating into higher returns for its assets, capital, and equity holders.