Frontier Communications Parent Inc (FYBR)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 27.14% | 23.83% | -1.12% | 54.90% | 53.87% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.56% | 10.23% | -1.12% | 13.40% | -60.11% |
| Pretax margin | 2.03% | 10.35% | 76.51% | -6.79% | -80.45% |
| Net profit margin | 0.50% | 7.62% | -1.12% | -5.62% | -72.91% |
Frontier Communications Parent Inc's profitability ratios show fluctuating performance over the past five years. The gross profit margin has been inconsistent, with a significant decline in 2021 but an improvement in 2023 compared to the prior years. The operating profit margin has also varied, with a negative margin in 2021 and a decrease in 2022 compared to 2020.
The pretax margin saw a significant decrease in 2020, followed by a sharp increase in 2021 and then a decline in 2023. This indicates some volatility in the company's ability to generate profit before taxes.
The net profit margin has been negative in certain years, notably in 2021, but showed improvement in 2023 compared to the prior periods. Overall, Frontier Communications Parent Inc's profitability ratios suggest a fluctuating performance with potential challenges in maintaining consistent profitability levels. Further analysis of the company's operations and cost management strategies may provide insights into these fluctuations.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 2.38% | 3.18% | -0.44% | 5.71% | -27.86% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 0.14% | 2.37% | -0.44% | -2.39% | -33.80% |
| Return on total capital | 4.66% | 7.66% | -0.57% | 4.56% | -41.86% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 0.55% | 8.59% | -1.57% | — | — |
Frontier Communications Parent Inc's profitability ratios exhibit notable variations over the past five years. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated, with a peak of 5.71% in 2020 and a low of -27.86% in 2019. The Return on Assets (ROA) has also shown volatility, ranging from -2.39% in 2020 to 2.37% in 2022.
The Return on Total Capital has demonstrated similar fluctuations, with a high of 7.66% in 2022 and a low of -41.86% in 2019. However, the Return on Equity (ROE) data is missing for 2020 and 2021, but in 2019 and 2022, it was positive at 8.59% and 0.55%, respectively.
Overall, Frontier Communications Parent Inc's profitability ratios suggest varying levels of performance in generating profits relative to assets, capital, and equity over the analyzed period. Potential drivers of these fluctuations could include changes in revenue, operating expenses, financial leverage, and overall operational efficiency. Further analysis incorporating additional financial and non-financial metrics would be beneficial to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the company's profitability trends.