Frontier Communications Parent Inc (FYBR)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 101.09% | 38.45% | 62.52% | 63.16% | 62.25% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.01% | 9.82% | 10.23% | 0.01% | 13.40% |
| Pretax margin | -5.89% | 2.03% | 10.35% | 76.51% | -6.79% |
| Net profit margin | -5.48% | 0.50% | 7.62% | 77.29% | -5.62% |
Frontier Communications Parent Inc's profitability ratios indicate fluctuations over the years. The gross profit margin has shown variability, with a notable increase in 2024 to an unusually high 101.09%, suggesting potential issues with cost accounting or data accuracy.
The operating profit margin also demonstrates inconsistency, dropping significantly in 2021 to only 0.01%. This could be attributed to operational challenges or one-time events affecting profitability. Similarly, the pretax margin experienced a significant positive shift in 2021, followed by fluctuations in subsequent years, indicating potential fluctuations in tax factors impacting the company's earnings.
The net profit margin reflects a concerning negative trend in 2024, potentially indicating operational inefficiencies or cost management challenges. Overall, Frontier Communications Parent Inc's profitability ratios present a mixed performance, suggesting the need for further investigation into the underlying factors influencing the company's profitability.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 1.71% | 2.73% | 3.18% | 0.00% | 5.71% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -1.56% | 0.14% | 2.37% | 30.06% | -2.39% |
| Return on total capital | 18.15% | 14.59% | 21.25% | 24.89% | — |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -12.76% | 0.55% | 8.59% | 107.72% | — |
Frontier Communications Parent Inc's profitability ratios exhibit fluctuations over the years.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) was 5.71% in 2020, but experienced a significant decline to 0.00% in 2021, before showing a slight recovery to 3.18% in 2022 and further dropping to 2.73% in 2023 and 1.71% in 2024.
2. Return on assets (ROA) was negative at -2.39% in 2020 but improved notably to 30.06% in 2021. However, the ratio decreased to 2.37% in 2022, followed by marginal growth to 0.14% in 2023, and a decline to -1.56% in 2024.
3. Return on total capital was not reported for 2020, but came in at 24.89% in 2021, decreased to 21.25% in 2022, and further dropped to 14.59% in 2023, before showing an improvement to 18.15% in 2024.
4. Return on equity (ROE) was not reported for 2020. It showed a significant increase to 107.72% in 2021, followed by a notable decline to 8.59% in 2022, further decreasing to 0.55% in 2023, and finally turning negative at -12.76% in 2024.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Frontier Communications Parent Inc demonstrate a mix of positive and negative trends, suggesting fluctuations in the company's ability to generate returns for its assets, capital, and equity over the analyzed period.