Comstock Resources Inc (CRK)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 15.09% | -6.62% | 1.72% | 7.07% | 16.79% | 35.95% | 50.90% | 60.25% | 64.88% | 68.14% | 67.57% | 62.71% | 59.32% | 49.97% | 39.77% | 31.87% | 22.73% | 22.28% | 28.05% | 34.13% |
| Operating profit margin | -13.45% | -9.28% | -0.83% | 4.55% | 14.25% | 33.53% | 49.14% | 58.80% | 63.56% | 61.99% | 59.92% | 52.96% | 48.67% | 47.94% | 37.06% | 28.65% | 19.00% | 18.56% | 24.59% | 30.62% |
| Pretax margin | -29.34% | -9.12% | -4.33% | 3.55% | 15.82% | 35.32% | 40.61% | 48.45% | 39.12% | 37.59% | 19.86% | -10.28% | -12.44% | -37.92% | -40.96% | -28.69% | -7.18% | -12.92% | 7.67% | 18.47% |
| Net profit margin | -17.45% | -4.88% | -1.43% | 4.34% | 13.57% | 30.01% | 33.16% | 38.80% | 31.56% | 29.16% | 12.47% | -10.98% | -13.30% | -35.68% | -31.91% | -23.95% | -6.62% | -9.08% | 5.88% | 14.44% |
Comstock Resources Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the period under review. The gross profit margin has exhibited a declining trend from 34.13% in March 2020 to 1.72% in June 2024, with a slight recovery to 15.09% by December 2024. Similarly, the operating profit margin decreased from 30.62% in March 2020 to -13.45% in December 2024, displaying a volatility in profitability.
The pretax margin reflects a mix of negative and positive values, indicating fluctuations in pre-tax profitability. The net profit margin also varies significantly, ranging from -35.68% in September 2021 to 38.80% in March 2023, showcasing a volatile bottom-line performance.
Overall, the profitability of Comstock Resources Inc has been unstable, with fluctuations in all key profitability indicators over the period analyzed.
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) | -2.64% | -1.90% | -0.18% | 1.01% | 3.44% | 11.55% | 24.33% | 36.60% | 40.00% | 36.81% | 29.89% | 22.69% | 19.30% | 14.42% | 8.84% | 5.89% | 3.53% | 3.60% | 4.98% | 5.72% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -3.43% | -1.00% | -0.31% | 0.97% | 3.28% | 10.34% | 16.42% | 24.15% | 19.86% | 17.32% | 6.22% | -4.70% | -5.27% | -10.73% | -7.61% | -4.92% | -1.23% | -1.76% | 1.19% | 2.70% |
| Return on total capital | -7.02% | 3.75% | 5.77% | 9.42% | 17.64% | 39.15% | 57.89% | 79.07% | 69.04% | 79.51% | 49.27% | -0.76% | -1.00% | -38.62% | -19.16% | -2.55% | 12.01% | 8.08% | 21.29% | 22.28% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -9.76% | -2.75% | -0.84% | 2.50% | 8.98% | 27.31% | 41.67% | 57.84% | 49.63% | 53.89% | 22.73% | -20.81% | -20.72% | -63.18% | -32.32% | -17.85% | -3.94% | -5.81% | 4.10% | 8.05% |
Comstock Resources Inc's profitability ratios have shown significant fluctuations over the periods analyzed.
- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) improved steadily from March 2020 to June 2022, peaking at 40.00% in December 2022. However, it declined sharply in the subsequent periods, reaching -2.64% by December 2024.
- Return on Assets (ROA) was negative for most of the earlier periods but turned positive in March 2022, reaching a peak of 24.15% by March 2023. However, it declined thereafter, hitting -3.43% by December 2024.
- Return on Total Capital displayed a volatile pattern, with several negative values before turning strongly positive from June 2022 to March 2023. The ratio decreased gradually thereafter, falling to -7.02% by December 2024.
- Return on Equity (ROE) was mostly negative in the initial periods but entered positive territory in June 2022 and remained so until December 2023. It declined thereafter, reaching -9.76% by December 2024.
Overall, Comstock Resources Inc's profitability ratios have been subject to fluctuations, with improvements seen in certain periods but followed by declines in later periods. The negative trends observed towards the end of the data series indicate potential challenges in generating returns for both assets and equity holders.