DR Horton Inc (DHI)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

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 Dec 31, 2019
Gross profit margin 25.91% 26.28% 26.30% 26.14% 26.37% 27.19% 28.91% 30.65% 31.37% 31.40% 30.20% 29.15% 28.35% 27.30% 26.27% 25.21% 24.31% 23.47% 22.84% 22.33%
Operating profit margin 11.70% 11.56% 11.67% 11.34% 11.68% 17.76% 19.55% 21.53% 22.43% 22.53% 21.17% 19.89% 18.99% 38.32% 38.68% 39.41% 40.49% 36.18% 36.14% 36.02%
Pretax margin 16.86% 17.54% 17.61% 17.39% 17.67% 18.25% 19.96% 21.84% 22.68% 22.73% 21.37% 20.08% 19.23% 17.94% 16.72% 15.68% 14.65% 13.64% 13.17% 12.55%
Net profit margin 12.92% 13.36% 13.39% 13.18% 13.38% 14.07% 15.39% 16.85% 17.50% 17.42% 16.53% 15.66% 15.03% 14.06% 13.16% 12.30% 11.69% 10.82% 10.26% 9.74%

DR Horton Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past five years. The gross profit margin has generally been in the range of 22-32%, with a decreasing trend more recently, indicating potential challenges in managing production costs and pricing strategies.

The operating profit margin has also varied, with a significant drop in the most recent quarter compared to the previous quarters, suggesting a potential decline in operational efficiency or increased operating expenses.

The pretax margin has shown a similar pattern of fluctuation, with a general upward trend until the most recent quarters, which saw a slight decrease. This indicates that although the company has been generating strong revenue, it may be experiencing challenges in managing costs and other pre-tax expenses.

The net profit margin has exhibited a similar trend to the other profitability ratios, showing fluctuations over time. It is important to note that while the company has been able to maintain positive net profitability, the recent slight decrease in the margin indicates the need for careful cost management and operational efficiency improvements to sustain profitability levels.

Overall, DR Horton Inc's profitability ratios reflect a mix of strengths and challenges, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and strategic decision-making to ensure sustained profitability in the competitive industry.


Return on investment

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 Dec 31, 2019
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 11.93% 12.26% 12.57% 12.21% 12.71% 19.01% 21.11% 23.96% 24.74% 24.93% 24.16% 22.99% 21.97% 45.83% 44.35% 44.28% 43.49% 38.14% 38.96% 39.93%
Return on assets (ROA) 13.17% 14.18% 14.43% 14.18% 14.57% 15.06% 16.62% 18.75% 19.30% 19.28% 18.86% 18.10% 17.39% 16.82% 15.09% 13.82% 12.55% 11.41% 11.06% 10.80%
Return on total capital 22.24% 24.03% 24.90% 24.46% 24.98% 26.42% 29.23% 32.65% 34.93% 35.70% 34.51% 32.92% 31.96% 30.38% 27.86% 25.31% 22.94% 21.43% 21.05% 20.27%
Return on equity (ROE) 18.79% 20.21% 20.84% 20.45% 20.91% 22.48% 25.01% 28.16% 30.20% 30.81% 30.00% 28.87% 28.05% 26.56% 24.54% 21.90% 20.05% 18.56% 18.11% 17.24%

DR Horton Inc has shown strong profitability over the recent quarters based on its profitability ratios. The company's Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has been relatively stable, ranging between 11.93% to 24.74%, indicating efficient operational performance in generating profits from its assets.

The Return on Assets (ROA) has also demonstrated consistency, with values ranging from 10.80% to 19.30%. This metric reflects DR Horton's ability to generate earnings relative to its total assets, showing a positive trend in profitability over time.

Return on Total Capital has consistently been above 20%, ranging from 20.27% to 35.70%, highlighting the company's efficient utilization of both equity and debt in generating returns for its stakeholders.

The Return on Equity (ROE) has been robust, fluctuating between 17.24% and 30.81%, indicating that shareholders have been rewarded with strong returns on their investments in the company.

Overall, DR Horton Inc's profitability ratios reflect a solid performance in terms of generating profits relative to its assets, total capital, and equity, demonstrating the company's ability to efficiently manage its resources to create value for its investors.