Crane NXT Co (CXT)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 44.73% | 47.01% | 39.70% | 37.78% | 34.26% |
| Operating profit margin | 18.08% | 20.61% | 10.95% | 15.53% | 8.95% |
| Pretax margin | 15.23% | 17.24% | 16.68% | 14.75% | 7.64% |
| Net profit margin | 12.38% | 13.53% | 11.88% | 12.78% | 6.16% |
Crane NXT Co's profitability ratios have shown a positive trend over the years. The Gross Profit Margin has steadily increased from 34.26% in December 2020 to 44.73% in December 2024, indicating that the company has been able to control its cost of goods sold and generate more gross profit from its revenue.
Similarly, the Operating Profit Margin has also shown improvement, with a significant increase from 8.95% in December 2020 to 18.08% in December 2024. This suggests that the company has been able to optimize its operating expenses and is managing its core business operations more efficiently.
The Pretax Margin and Net Profit Margin have also displayed a generally positive trend, indicating that Crane NXT Co has been able to generate higher profits relative to its revenue over the years. While there have been slight fluctuations, the overall profitability of the company has improved, with the Net Profit Margin standing at 12.38% in December 2024.
Overall, Crane NXT Co's profitability ratios reflect a favorable financial performance, with increasing margins over the years, indicating effective cost management and improved profitability.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 11.26% | 13.47% | 8.42% | 11.80% | 5.73% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.71% | 8.84% | 9.14% | 9.70% | 3.94% |
| Return on total capital | 25.75% | 30.12% | 16.02% | 30.00% | 16.82% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 17.29% | 19.53% | 21.09% | 23.76% | 11.84% |
Crane NXT Co's profitability ratios exhibit a positive trend over the years, indicating improved performance in generating income relative to assets and capital employed.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) increased from 5.73% in 2020 to 13.47% in 2023 before slightly decreasing to 11.26% in 2024. This signifies that the company efficiently generates operating income per dollar of assets, with a notable spike in 2023.
- Return on assets (ROA) experienced a substantial rise from 3.94% in 2020 to 9.70% in 2021, suggesting enhanced overall profitability relative to total assets. However, the ratio declined gradually in subsequent years, reaching 7.71% in 2024. This implies that the company's ability to generate profit from its total asset base has slightly decreased over the period.
- Return on total capital showed an upward trend from 16.82% in 2020 to 30.12% in 2023, indicating that the company effectively generated returns on both equity and debt capital. The ratio dipped to 25.75% in 2024, but still maintained a relatively strong performance.
- Return on equity (ROE) exhibited a similar pattern to ROA, with an increase from 11.84% in 2020 to 23.76% in 2021, followed by a gradual decline to 17.29% in 2024. This indicates that the company's ability to generate returns for its shareholders declined over the years, albeit remaining at a respectable level.
Overall, Crane NXT Co's profitability ratios reflect a positive performance trajectory, although some metrics witnessed slight decreases in the later years. Continued monitoring of these ratios will be essential to ensure sustained profitability and efficiency in utilizing the company's assets and capital.