Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 36.39% | 35.08% | 35.45% | 36.57% | 33.71% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.77% | 14.15% | 17.58% | 16.71% | 12.39% |
| Pretax margin | 9.62% | 4.18% | 11.12% | 11.49% | -14.20% |
| Net profit margin | 6.28% | 3.51% | 8.15% | 9.37% | -14.09% |
Dupont De Nemours Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past five years.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has been relatively stable, increasing from 33.71% in 2020 to 36.39% in 2024. This indicates that Dupont has been able to maintain a healthy level of profitability on its core business operations.
2. Operating Profit Margin: Dupont's operating profit margin has shown an overall increasing trend, rising from 12.39% in 2020 to 14.77% in 2024. This suggests that the company has been effectively managing its operating expenses and improving its operational efficiency.
3. Pre-Tax Margin: Dupont's pre-tax margin has fluctuated over the years, with a significant improvement in 2021 and 2022, reaching 11.49% and 11.12% respectively. However, the margin decreased in 2023 and then increased slightly in 2024. This indicates some variability in the company's ability to generate profits before taxes.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin of Dupont has also shown fluctuations, peaking at 9.37% in 2021 and then declining to 6.28% in 2024. This suggests that while the company has been able to generate profits, there has been some variability in the bottom-line performance.
Overall, Dupont De Nemours Inc has shown a mix of improving and fluctuating profitability ratios over the past five years, indicating that the company has been managing its operations effectively but also facing some challenges in maintaining consistent 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) | 4.99% | 4.43% | 5.53% | 4.59% | 3.56% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.12% | 1.10% | 2.56% | 2.58% | -4.05% |
| Return on total capital | 6.67% | 3.71% | 7.74% | 7.19% | -4.09% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 3.33% | 1.74% | 4.00% | 4.45% | -7.46% |
Dupont De Nemours Inc's profitability ratios have shown a mixed performance over the past five years.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been gradually increasing from 3.56% in 2020 to 4.99% in 2024, indicating that the company is generating more operating income relative to its assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) experienced volatility, starting at -4.05% in 2020, turning positive in 2021 at 2.58%, and fluctuating thereafter, reaching 2.12% in 2024. This suggests that the company has been able to generate profit from its assets, albeit with fluctuations.
3. Return on total capital has also shown variability, starting at -4.09% in 2020, peaking at 7.74% in 2022, and settling at 6.67% in 2024. This ratio indicates the efficiency of the company in generating returns from both debt and equity capital.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has followed a similar trend to ROA, starting at -7.46% in 2020 and gradually improving to 3.33% in 2024. This ratio measures how well the company is utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profit.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in profitability ratios, Dupont De Nemours Inc has shown improvement in generating returns on assets, total capital, and equity over the five-year period. The company's ability to sustain this positive trend will be crucial for its long-term financial performance.