The Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)

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 15.32% 13.74% 13.76% 13.87% 14.08% 15.74% 16.09% 16.59% 16.89% 17.34% 17.48% 17.40% 17.66% 17.38% 17.18% 17.06% 16.91% 16.55% 15.95% 15.12%
Operating profit margin 8.41% 6.83% 6.84% 6.82% 6.84% 8.66% 8.92% 9.46% 9.81% 9.87% 9.94% 9.80% 9.91% 9.77% 9.59% 9.42% 9.29% 9.89% 8.74% 7.51%
Pretax margin 9.06% 7.58% 7.43% 7.36% 7.30% 8.96% 9.12% 9.40% 9.55% 9.53% 9.57% 9.56% 9.70% 9.53% 9.40% 9.23% 9.02% 9.44% 8.41% 7.48%
Net profit margin 7.00% 5.85% 5.69% 5.67% 5.61% 6.98% 7.10% 7.32% 7.42% 7.32% 7.27% 7.22% 7.41% 7.49% 7.53% 7.32% 7.10% 7.24% 6.49% 5.97%

The profitability ratios of The Ensign Group Inc provide insights into the company's operational efficiency and financial performance over time.

1. Gross Profit Margin: The trend shows a gradual increase from 15.12% in March 2020 to a peak of 17.66% in December 2021, before declining to 15.32% in December 2024. This ratio indicates the proportion of revenue remaining after deducting the cost of goods sold, reflecting the efficiency of the company's production process.

2. Operating Profit Margin: The trend reveals fluctuations, with a peak of 9.94% in June 2022 and a low of 6.82% in June 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations before taking into account interest and taxes.

3. Pretax Margin: The trend follows a similar pattern to the operating profit margin, with a peak of 9.70% in December 2021 and a low of 7.30% in December 2023. This ratio signifies the company's profitability before considering tax implications.

4. Net Profit Margin: The trend showcases fluctuations, peaking at 7.53% in June 2021 and dropping to 5.67% in June 2024. This ratio reflects the company's overall profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes.

Overall, the profitability ratios of The Ensign Group Inc exhibit variability over the period, reflecting changing business conditions and operational efficiency. Investors and stakeholders can use these ratios to assess the company's financial health and performance in relation to its industry peers.


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
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 7.67% 6.06% 6.10% 6.10% 6.11% 7.54% 7.65% 7.83% 8.60% 8.80% 8.94% 8.73% 9.14% 8.91% 9.04% 9.16% 8.77% 8.40% 7.34% 6.53%
Return on assets (ROA) 6.38% 5.18% 5.08% 5.07% 5.01% 6.08% 6.08% 6.06% 6.51% 6.52% 6.53% 6.43% 6.83% 6.83% 7.10% 7.12% 6.70% 6.15% 5.45% 5.19%
Return on total capital 18.57% 15.87% 16.35% 16.93% 17.13% 20.34% 20.67% 21.13% 21.34% 21.52% 24.75% 24.87% 22.30% 25.67% 26.00% 26.57% 27.64% 27.39% 26.53% 25.32%
Return on equity (ROE) 16.22% 13.73% 13.60% 13.84% 14.04% 17.00% 17.33% 17.77% 18.01% 18.05% 18.22% 18.27% 19.07% 19.63% 20.25% 20.41% 20.84% 19.82% 18.95% 18.37%

The Ensign Group Inc's profitability ratios have shown mixed performance over the past few years.

- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated between 6.10% and 9.16% during the period, with a slight downward trend towards the end of the period, indicating variations in the efficiency of generating profits from its operations.

- Return on assets (ROA) has also experienced fluctuations, ranging from 5.01% to 7.12%, with a general declining trend towards the end of the period, suggesting a decrease in the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets.

- Return on total capital has shown a similar declining trend from 27.64% to 15.87%, indicating a reduction in the company's ability to generate returns relative to its total capital employed.

- Return on equity (ROE) has followed a downward trajectory from 20.84% to 13.60%, implying a decrease in the company's ability to generate returns for its shareholders.

Overall, while The Ensign Group Inc has exhibited some fluctuations in its profitability ratios, there is a general trend of declining performance in profitability metrics over the period under review. This suggests a need for the company to assess and potentially improve its operational efficiency and capital utilization to enhance profitability in the future.