Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)
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 | 30.66% | 30.87% | 31.04% | 31.05% | 30.86% | 31.26% | 30.65% | 30.59% | 30.65% | 30.37% | 30.63% | 30.38% | 30.28% | 36.42% | 36.16% | 35.62% | 35.18% | 35.53% | 35.44% | 35.94% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.05% | 14.46% | 14.42% | 14.29% | 14.01% | 14.26% | 13.90% | 13.86% | 13.59% | 12.21% | 11.92% | 11.76% | 12.41% | 14.11% | 13.86% | 12.63% | 12.08% | 14.00% | 14.62% | 16.10% |
| Pretax margin | 13.88% | 14.23% | 14.06% | 13.80% | 13.39% | 13.37% | 12.85% | 12.83% | 12.50% | 11.26% | 11.10% | 10.79% | 11.50% | 12.96% | 12.80% | 11.42% | 11.00% | 13.15% | 13.87% | 15.80% |
| Net profit margin | 10.76% | 11.01% | 10.84% | 10.57% | 10.25% | 10.18% | 9.77% | 9.75% | 9.45% | 8.61% | 8.50% | 8.16% | 8.67% | 9.75% | 9.74% | 8.76% | 8.42% | 9.96% | 10.52% | 12.10% |
Curtiss-Wright Corporation's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the years based on the provided data.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has ranged from around 30% to 36% over the years. There was a slight increase in the margin from 2020 to 2021 before decreasing in 2022 and stabilizing around 30-31% in 2023 and 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to maintain a decent level of gross profit relative to its revenue.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin of Curtiss-Wright Corporation has fluctuated between 11% and 14% over the period. There was a noticeable decline in 2020, followed by an improvement in 2021 and a subsequent increase in 2022 and 2023. This suggests that the company has been managing its operating expenses efficiently to generate profits.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin has shown a similar pattern to the operating profit margin, ranging from around 10% to 14% over the years. The margin decreased in 2020, improved in 2021, and remained relatively stable in 2022, 2023, and 2024. This indicates that the company has been effectively managing its expenses and taxes to generate profitability.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin has also followed a similar trend to the operating and pretax margins, showing an increase over the years. The margin ranged from around 8% to 11% during the period, with a steady improvement from 2020 to 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to increase its bottom line profitability over time.
Overall, Curtiss-Wright Corporation has demonstrated a decent level of profitability over the years, with improvements in its margins in recent years despite some fluctuations. The company's ability to manage its costs and generate profits bodes well for its financial health and sustainability in the long run.
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) | 10.60% | 10.94% | 11.00% | 10.97% | 10.49% | 10.90% | 10.27% | 10.12% | 9.52% | 8.56% | 8.21% | 8.76% | 9.33% | 8.66% | 8.34% | 7.57% | 7.18% | 8.41% | 9.72% | 11.13% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 8.12% | 8.33% | 8.27% | 8.11% | 7.67% | 7.79% | 7.22% | 7.12% | 6.62% | 6.03% | 5.86% | 6.07% | 6.51% | 5.99% | 5.86% | 5.25% | 5.01% | 5.98% | 6.99% | 8.36% |
| Return on total capital | 16.34% | 16.52% | 16.22% | 16.10% | 15.23% | 15.62% | 14.40% | 13.98% | 14.38% | 12.76% | 13.08% | 13.08% | 13.72% | 12.80% | 12.42% | 11.11% | 10.87% | 12.11% | 14.44% | 16.62% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 16.53% | 16.34% | 15.97% | 15.72% | 15.23% | 15.73% | 15.00% | 15.12% | 14.86% | 13.90% | 13.81% | 13.43% | 14.63% | 12.87% | 12.64% | 11.38% | 11.27% | 13.16% | 14.87% | 18.19% |
Curtiss-Wright Corporation's profitability ratios show a generally positive trend over the years.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): This ratio indicates the company's operating earnings generated from its assets. Curtiss-Wright's Operating ROA has fluctuated in a range between 7.18% and 11.00% over the past five years. The ratio slightly increased in the most recent period to 11.00%.
2. Return on Assets (ROA): ROA reflects how efficiently the company is utilizing its assets to generate profits. Curtiss-Wright's ROA has shown an upward trend, reaching 8.12% in the last period, compared to 5.01% five years ago.
3. Return on Total Capital: This ratio measures the profitability of all sources of capital. Curtiss-Wright's Return on Total Capital has improved from 10.87% in December 2020 to 16.34% in December 2024, indicating effective capital allocation and utilization.
4. Return on Equity (ROE): ROE shows the return generated for the shareholders' equity investment. Curtiss-Wright's ROE has steadily increased from 11.27% in December 2020 to 16.53% in December 2024, demonstrating an increasing profitability for shareholders.
Overall, Curtiss-Wright Corporation has shown improvements in profitability ratios over the years, reflecting effective management of assets, capital, and equity to generate higher returns for the company and its shareholders.