FMC Corporation (FMC)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 38.95% | 37.55% | 38.19% | 39.44% | 40.81% | 41.93% | 40.63% | 40.29% | 40.10% | 40.33% | 42.35% | 42.92% | 43.04% | 43.03% | 43.04% | 43.66% | 44.20% | 44.94% | 44.89% | 45.00% |
| Operating profit margin | 15.46% | 14.82% | 11.35% | 7.83% | 4.36% | 7.20% | 9.95% | 14.58% | 19.06% | 17.98% | 18.95% | 18.80% | 19.01% | 18.15% | 17.84% | 17.86% | 18.39% | 16.62% | 16.34% | 15.95% |
| Pretax margin | 5.95% | 0.76% | -0.22% | 1.47% | 6.69% | 13.93% | 15.49% | 16.62% | 16.96% | 15.67% | 16.35% | 18.06% | 17.72% | 15.91% | 15.64% | 15.36% | 15.72% | 14.70% | 14.28% | 14.13% |
| Net profit margin | 8.03% | 34.93% | 33.97% | 27.65% | 29.45% | 10.01% | 11.60% | 12.51% | 12.69% | 11.72% | 12.80% | 14.64% | 14.60% | 12.39% | 11.69% | 11.51% | 11.88% | 10.64% | 10.35% | 10.02% |
FMC Corporation's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the period under review.
The Gross Profit Margin, which indicates the percentage of revenue retained after accounting for the cost of goods sold, has seen a gradual decline from 45.00% in March 2020 to 38.95% in December 2024. This trend suggests that the company may be facing challenges in controlling its production costs or pricing strategy.
The Operating Profit Margin, a measure of operating efficiency, showed improvement initially but experienced a significant decline from 15.46% in December 2024 to 4.36% in the same period. This could indicate a decline in operating performance or increased operating expenses.
The Pretax Margin, representing the percentage of each dollar of revenue that translates into profit before taxes, has been volatile, ranging from a low of -0.22% in June 2024 to a high of 18.06% in March 2022. The fluctuations in this margin may be attributed to various factors such as changes in tax laws, one-time expenses, or fluctuations in revenue.
The Net Profit Margin, measuring the company's overall profitability, has also shown variability, with a notable spike to 34.93% in September 2024 following a decline in the previous periods. This suggests that FMC Corporation experienced a significant increase in bottom-line profit during that quarter.
In summary, FMC Corporation has experienced fluctuations in its profitability ratios, indicating potential challenges in maintaining consistent profitability over the reviewed periods. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks would provide more insights into the company's financial performance.
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) | 5.63% | 5.06% | 3.82% | 2.65% | 1.64% | 3.26% | 4.46% | 7.20% | 9.90% | 9.34% | 9.29% | 8.97% | 9.07% | 8.34% | 7.62% | 7.86% | 8.38% | 7.97% | 7.55% | 7.31% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.93% | 11.91% | 11.44% | 9.37% | 11.08% | 4.54% | 5.20% | 6.18% | 6.59% | 6.09% | 6.27% | 6.98% | 6.96% | 5.70% | 4.99% | 5.06% | 5.41% | 5.10% | 4.78% | 4.59% |
| Return on total capital | 10.85% | 5.87% | 5.18% | 7.08% | 12.13% | 27.55% | 30.45% | 32.41% | 33.28% | 31.61% | 32.36% | 34.49% | 33.44% | 29.12% | 27.56% | 27.96% | 29.53% | 28.66% | 29.02% | 30.57% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 7.60% | 31.59% | 30.43% | 26.04% | 29.96% | 14.99% | 18.40% | 20.75% | 21.66% | 20.47% | 22.15% | 24.70% | 24.13% | 19.39% | 17.43% | 17.41% | 18.48% | 16.80% | 16.76% | 17.31% |
FMC Corporation's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the analyzed periods.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): This ratio indicates that FMC Corporation generated an average of around 8% return on its operating assets from 2020 to 2021. However, there was a notable decline in this ratio from June 2022 to March 2024, dropping to as low as 1.64% before showing some recovery in the subsequent periods, reaching 5.63% as of December 31, 2024.
2. Return on Assets (ROA): FMC's overall return on assets was relatively stable between 4% to 6% from March 2020 to September 2022. Nevertheless, there were significant spikes in December 2023 and June 2024, where the company's ROA rose significantly above 10% before experiencing a sharp decline to 2.93% by December 2024.
3. Return on Total Capital: FMC's return on total capital ranged between 25% to 35% from March 2020 to June 2022, indicating efficient utilization of capital to generate returns. However, there was a notable drop in this ratio from December 2022 onwards, reaching as low as 5.18% by June 2024. This decline suggests potential challenges in maintaining the same level of profitability in relation to the total capital employed.
4. Return on Equity (ROE): FMC Corporation's return on equity varied between 15% to 30% from March 2020 to June 2023, reflecting the company's ability to generate profit for its shareholders. Similar to other profitability ratios, there was a significant jump in ROE in December 2023 and June 2024, reaching above 30%, before dropping to 7.60% by December 2024.
Overall, FMC Corporation's profitability ratios show a mix of stable performance and fluctuations, requiring further investigation into the factors influencing these changes in profitability over time.