Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 10.53% | 18.05% | 18.73% | 19.76% | 19.38% | 18.70% | 18.06% | 18.86% | 19.96% | 21.39% | 17.52% | 14.15% | 10.83% | 13.86% | 16.80% | 18.60% | 28.46% | 40.81% | 57.26% | 80.05% |
| Operating profit margin | -17.81% | 38.23% | 38.67% | 39.51% | 37.37% | -1.75% | -2.38% | -0.63% | 1.41% | 5.74% | 0.46% | -5.92% | -12.08% | -6.42% | -2.75% | -0.33% | -3.49% | 7.67% | 0.91% | -2.99% |
| Pretax margin | 3.26% | 40.93% | 40.67% | 46.95% | 47.49% | 15.47% | 14.29% | 11.47% | 39.93% | 36.76% | 32.80% | 15.95% | -14.03% | -14.33% | -12.14% | -2.14% | 2.31% | 4.32% | 4.67% | 14.78% |
| Net profit margin | 3.50% | 37.89% | 37.51% | 43.68% | 44.55% | 12.92% | 12.29% | 9.70% | 38.51% | 36.55% | 32.36% | 15.98% | -14.47% | -14.73% | -12.31% | -3.00% | 2.31% | 3.69% | 4.24% | 14.60% |
DuPont de Nemours Inc's profitability ratios show some fluctuations over the quarters. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging from 34.63% to 35.45%. This indicates the company's ability to control its production costs and generate profits from its core operations.
The operating profit margin has shown some variability, ranging from 14.23% to 15.53%. This suggests that while the company is efficiently managing its operating expenses, there may be some fluctuations in its earnings before interest and taxes.
The pretax margin has also exhibited fluctuations, with values ranging from 4.18% to 11.95%. This indicates that the company's profitability before considering taxes has been volatile, possibly influenced by factors such as changes in revenue and expenses.
Interestingly, the net profit margin shows significant variations, with values ranging from 3.51% to 44.17%. The substantial increase in Q1 2023 may be attributed to one-time gains or significant cost savings. The exceptionally high net profit margin in that quarter could indicate strong performance but should be further analyzed for sustainability.
Overall, while DuPont de Nemours Inc has demonstrated solid profitability ratios in general, the fluctuations in certain margins suggest that the company's profitability may be sensitive to various internal and external factors that require careful monitoring and analysis.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -5.58% | 12.04% | 11.92% | 12.37% | 11.90% | -0.57% | -0.81% | -0.22% | 0.52% | 2.21% | 0.19% | -2.37% | -3.48% | -1.81% | -0.85% | -0.10% | -1.08% | 2.38% | 0.28% | -0.35% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.10% | 11.94% | 11.57% | 13.68% | 14.19% | 4.19% | 4.21% | 3.44% | 14.15% | 14.09% | 13.12% | 6.40% | -4.16% | -4.15% | -3.81% | -0.94% | 0.72% | 1.15% | 1.32% | 1.72% |
| Return on total capital | -8.86% | 19.48% | 18.62% | 19.07% | 18.53% | -1.00% | -1.42% | -0.39% | 0.89% | 3.83% | 0.32% | -4.17% | -6.40% | -8.05% | -4.42% | -2.87% | -4.43% | 5.61% | 0.48% | -0.50% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 1.74% | 19.31% | 18.06% | 21.08% | 22.09% | 7.41% | 7.33% | 5.96% | 24.47% | 24.35% | 22.38% | 11.25% | -7.66% | -7.98% | -6.88% | -1.62% | 1.22% | 1.94% | 2.22% | 3.54% |
DuPont de Nemours Inc's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the quarters, indicating varying levels of efficiency in generating profits from its assets and capital.
The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) declined from 5.39% in Q1 2022 to 4.45% in Q4 2023, suggesting a decrease in the company's ability to generate profits from its operating assets.
The Return on assets (ROA) saw a significant increase from 3.44% in Q1 2022 to 13.68% in Q1 2023, but then dropped to 1.10% in Q4 2023. This inconsistency may indicate fluctuations in the company's overall profitability relative to its total assets.
The Return on total capital decreased from 6.83% in Q1 2022 to 5.51% in Q4 2023, reflecting a reduction in the company's profitability in relation to its total invested capital over the quarters.
Return on equity (ROE) experienced significant variations, with a peak of 22.09% in Q4 2022 and a low of 1.74% in Q4 2023. This demonstrates the company's fluctuating ability to generate profits for its shareholders relative to their equity investment.
Overall, while the company has shown moments of strong profitability, the inconsistency in its profitability ratios over the quarters indicates potential challenges in sustaining and maximizing profitability levels.