Dow Inc (DOW)
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 | 5.80% | 5.85% | 6.12% | 6.50% | 5.14% | 4.10% | 5.07% | 6.90% | 9.86% | 12.80% | 15.04% | 16.09% | 15.76% | 15.94% | 14.75% | 12.28% | 13.48% | 13.44% | 13.19% | 14.39% |
| Operating profit margin | -0.09% | 1.81% | 1.97% | 2.34% | 1.07% | -1.60% | -0.14% | 2.05% | 5.15% | 8.46% | 11.28% | 12.34% | 11.99% | 12.96% | 7.66% | 2.84% | 2.25% | -5.47% | -3.01% | -1.46% |
| Pretax margin | 3.53% | 2.20% | 2.43% | 2.65% | 1.31% | 3.88% | 4.80% | 7.14% | 10.60% | 12.28% | 14.20% | 15.11% | 14.65% | 15.15% | 12.05% | 7.26% | 5.24% | -5.24% | -4.06% | -2.86% |
| Net profit margin | 2.60% | 2.46% | 2.68% | 2.75% | 1.32% | 2.85% | 3.54% | 5.46% | 8.05% | 9.60% | 11.06% | 11.81% | 11.48% | 11.36% | 8.92% | 4.91% | 3.23% | -6.10% | -5.02% | -3.98% |
Dow Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the quarters analyzed.
- Gross Profit Margin: Dow Inc's gross profit margin has varied over time, reaching a peak of 16.09% in March 2022 but declining to 5.80% by December 2024.
- Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin has also been volatile, ranging from -5.47% in September 2020 to a high of 12.96% in September 2021, before decreasing to -0.09% by December 2024.
- Pretax Margin: The pretax margin reflects a similar pattern, with the highest value of 15.15% in September 2021 and the lowest of 1.31% in December 2023.
- Net Profit Margin: Dow Inc's net profit margin has experienced fluctuations, with the highest value of 11.81% in March 2022 and the lowest of 1.32% in December 2023.
Overall, Dow Inc's profitability ratios have shown variability, indicating the company's performance in generating profits relative to its revenue and expenses has been inconsistent over the periods analyzed.
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) | -0.07% | 1.32% | 1.45% | 1.73% | 0.83% | -1.26% | -0.12% | 1.85% | 4.83% | 8.43% | 10.91% | 11.37% | 10.46% | 10.77% | 5.73% | 1.91% | 1.41% | -3.47% | -1.99% | -1.01% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.95% | 1.79% | 1.97% | 2.04% | 1.02% | 2.24% | 2.99% | 4.92% | 7.56% | 9.58% | 10.70% | 10.88% | 10.02% | 9.44% | 6.67% | 3.30% | 2.02% | -3.87% | -3.31% | -2.74% |
| Return on total capital | 14.23% | 10.11% | 10.63% | 11.05% | 7.81% | 13.27% | 15.74% | 13.35% | 19.63% | 27.05% | 29.37% | 28.08% | 25.13% | 25.84% | 18.84% | 11.55% | 8.89% | -3.28% | -1.94% | -0.63% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 6.43% | 5.81% | 6.29% | 6.50% | 3.17% | 6.68% | 8.72% | 14.47% | 22.12% | 31.49% | 35.04% | 36.49% | 34.74% | 35.46% | 26.46% | 14.25% | 10.00% | -18.79% | -15.66% | -12.89% |
Dow Inc's profitability ratios have shown mixed performance over the periods analyzed.
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) improved steadily from -1.01% as of March 31, 2020, to a peak of 11.37% as of March 31, 2022, before declining to 1.45% as of June 30, 2024.
Return on assets (ROA) followed a similar trend, starting at -2.74% on March 31, 2020, reaching a high of 10.88% on March 31, 2022, and then stabilizing around 2% in the latter periods.
Return on total capital increased significantly from -3.28% on September 30, 2020, to a peak of 29.37% on June 30, 2022, before moderating to 10.11% as of September 30, 2024.
Return on equity (ROE) displayed a consistent upward trajectory, rising from -12.89% on March 31, 2020, to a peak of 36.49% on March 31, 2022, and then gradually declining to 6.43% by December 31, 2024.
Overall, Dow Inc has shown improvement in profitability metrics, with some fluctuations in recent periods, reflecting varying operational efficiency and profitability levels.