Dorman Products Inc (DORM)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 40.13% | 39.26% | 38.52% | 37.11% | 35.23% | 33.51% | 32.10% | 32.00% | 32.56% | 33.00% | 33.41% | 33.70% | 34.41% | 35.48% | 36.14% | 35.87% | 35.06% | 33.95% | 33.44% | 33.54% |
| Operating profit margin | 15.17% | 14.66% | 14.00% | 12.97% | 10.79% | 8.12% | 7.26% | 7.20% | 9.12% | 11.25% | 11.85% | 12.11% | 12.75% | 13.81% | 14.41% | 13.35% | 12.21% | 10.61% | 9.30% | 10.06% |
| Pretax margin | 12.75% | 12.37% | 11.52% | 10.65% | 8.73% | 6.46% | 6.02% | 6.51% | 9.01% | 10.86% | 11.56% | 11.91% | 12.62% | 13.77% | 14.41% | 13.33% | 12.42% | 10.82% | 9.53% | 10.32% |
| Net profit margin | 9.46% | 9.43% | 8.75% | 8.10% | 6.70% | 5.00% | 4.67% | 5.12% | 7.01% | 8.45% | 8.96% | 9.19% | 9.78% | 10.69% | 11.21% | 10.40% | 9.78% | 8.58% | 7.67% | 8.27% |
Dorman Products Inc has shown a fluctuating trend in its profitability ratios over the past few years.
The Gross Profit Margin has been relatively stable, ranging from 32.00% to 40.13% during the period under review. This indicates that the company has been efficient in managing its production costs and generating profit from its core business operations.
The Operating Profit Margin has seen some fluctuations, starting at 10.06% in March 2020, reaching a peak of 15.17% in December 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profit from its operating activities after accounting for operating expenses.
The Pretax Margin has also shown variability, with a range from 6.51% to 14.41% over the period. This ratio highlights the company's efficiency in generating profit before accounting for taxes on its income.
The Net Profit Margin, which indicates the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has fluctuated between 4.67% and 11.21%. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profit after considering all costs, including taxes and interest expenses.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in the profitability ratios of Dorman Products Inc, the company has maintained a reasonable level of profitability over the years, showing its ability to efficiently manage costs and generate profit from its operations.
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) | 12.57% | 12.21% | 11.97% | 11.28% | 9.08% | 6.96% | 5.99% | 5.73% | 6.75% | 10.18% | 10.53% | 10.24% | 10.25% | 10.67% | 13.62% | 11.86% | 10.93% | 9.44% | 7.76% | 8.77% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.84% | 7.86% | 7.48% | 7.04% | 5.64% | 4.28% | 3.85% | 4.07% | 5.19% | 7.65% | 7.97% | 7.77% | 7.86% | 8.26% | 10.60% | 9.24% | 8.76% | 7.63% | 6.40% | 7.21% |
| Return on total capital | 24.90% | 24.76% | 24.11% | 22.07% | 17.94% | 18.41% | 17.93% | 18.85% | 21.69% | 19.74% | 19.57% | 18.73% | 19.00% | 19.67% | 20.13% | 17.41% | 15.78% | 9.55% | 11.34% | 12.97% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 14.69% | 15.05% | 14.24% | 13.32% | 11.06% | 8.58% | 8.00% | 8.77% | 11.66% | 13.50% | 14.16% | 13.97% | 14.10% | 14.75% | 15.07% | 13.22% | 12.52% | 7.63% | 9.36% | 10.50% |
Dorman Products Inc's profitability ratios show a generally positive trend over the past few years.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated but generally increased from around 8.77% in March 2020 to a peak of 13.62% in June 2021. However, it declined to 6.75% by December 2022 and then started to recover, reaching 12.57% by December 2024.
- Return on assets (ROA) followed a similar pattern, with fluctuations but overall improvement. It rose from 7.21% in March 2020 to a peak of 10.60% in June 2021 before declining to 7.84% by December 2024.
- Return on total capital saw steady growth, starting at 12.97% in March 2020 and reaching 24.90% by December 2024. The consistent increase in this ratio indicates effective capital utilization and profitability.
- Return on equity (ROE) also demonstrates a positive trajectory, increasing from 10.50% in March 2020 to a peak of 15.07% in June 2021. Although it experienced some fluctuations, it remained relatively stable around 14%-15% by the end of 2024.
Overall, Dorman Products Inc's profitability ratios reflect a generally improving financial performance, showcasing efficient asset management, capital utilization, and shareholder value creation over the analyzed period. However, periodic fluctuations in some ratios suggest the need for continuous monitoring and strategic adjustments to sustain and enhance profitability in the future.