Chart Industries Inc (GTLS)
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 | 27.90% | 26.62% | 22.60% | 20.20% | 21.58% | 20.64% | 22.58% | 26.46% | 25.27% | 23.57% | 22.89% | 23.42% | 24.60% | 26.37% | 27.89% | 28.94% | 28.78% | 27.91% | 27.84% | 27.13% |
| Operating profit margin | 13.55% | 11.90% | 9.42% | 7.25% | 7.25% | 7.35% | 7.98% | 9.33% | 9.40% | 7.21% | 5.72% | 5.77% | 6.72% | 8.53% | 10.12% | 10.88% | 10.15% | 8.51% | 8.10% | 7.50% |
| Pretax margin | 6.62% | 5.61% | 3.38% | 1.86% | 1.29% | 0.76% | 2.04% | 3.70% | 6.14% | 5.51% | 4.55% | 4.17% | 5.63% | 9.45% | 9.97% | 11.48% | 9.61% | 5.32% | 5.21% | 4.81% |
| Net profit margin | 4.54% | 4.00% | 2.51% | 1.42% | 1.18% | 0.55% | 1.80% | 3.16% | 5.08% | 4.94% | 3.42% | 3.16% | 4.49% | 25.32% | 27.05% | 28.47% | 26.30% | 5.03% | 4.48% | 4.06% |
Chart Industries Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the years.
The gross profit margin has been declining from 27.13% in March 2020 to 27.84% in June 2020, but then started to increase reaching a peak of 28.94% in March 2021. However, since then, it has been on a downward trend, decreasing to 20.20% in March 2024, before recovering slightly to 27.90% in December 2024.
The operating profit margin followed a similar trend, with a gradual increase from 7.50% in March 2020 to a peak of 13.55% in December 2024, showing improvement in profitability over the years.
The pretax margin has been more volatile, with fluctuations throughout the period. It peaked at 11.48% in March 2021 but then dropped significantly to 0.76% in September 2023 before partially recovering to 6.62% in December 2024.
The net profit margin reflects the trend of the pretax margin, with a significant increase to 28.47% in March 2021 and a subsequent decline. It hit a low of 0.55% in September 2023 before moderately rebounding to 4.54% in December 2024.
Overall, while the company has shown strength in terms of gross and operating profit margins, there have been challenges in maintaining net profit margins due to fluctuations, possibly indicating variability in costs or expenses impacting the bottom line.
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) | 7.14% | 5.91% | 5.25% | 4.44% | 3.67% | 3.29% | 2.48% | 1.80% | 2.57% | 3.64% | 2.65% | 2.59% | 2.91% | 3.58% | 4.28% | 4.86% | 4.77% | 4.33% | 4.40% | 4.12% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.39% | 1.99% | 1.40% | 0.87% | 0.60% | 0.24% | 0.56% | 0.61% | 1.39% | 2.49% | 1.58% | 1.42% | 1.94% | 10.62% | 11.43% | 12.71% | 12.38% | 2.56% | 2.43% | 2.23% |
| Return on total capital | 23.14% | 20.45% | 18.90% | 16.35% | 12.36% | 8.89% | 6.95% | 4.53% | 4.87% | 6.43% | 5.19% | 4.47% | 5.43% | 5.47% | 6.32% | 8.40% | 7.35% | 9.82% | 9.03% | 8.59% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 7.72% | 6.35% | 4.73% | 2.94% | 1.95% | 0.80% | 1.88% | 2.09% | 3.05% | 4.73% | 3.13% | 2.70% | 3.64% | 20.02% | 20.53% | 21.63% | 20.12% | 4.85% | 4.79% | 4.46% |
Chart Industries Inc has seen fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the years.
- The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from a low of 1.80% in March 2023 to a high of 7.14% in December 2024. This ratio measures how efficiently the company is generating operating profit from its assets, and the upward trend from 2023 to 2024 indicates an improvement in operational efficiency.
- The Return on Assets (ROA) has varied significantly, with a low of 0.24% in September 2023 and a peak of 12.71% in March 2021. ROA reflects the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets, and the fluctuations suggest changes in asset utilization and profit generation efficiency.
- The Return on Total Capital has shown an increasing trend, rising from 4.47% in March 2022 to 23.14% in December 2024. This ratio evaluates the return generated from all sources of capital invested in the business and indicates improved capital efficiency over the years.
- The Return on Equity (ROE) has experienced fluctuations, ranging from 0.80% in September 2023 to 21.63% in March 2021. ROE demonstrates how well the company is generating returns on shareholder equity, and the varying values suggest changes in financial leverage and profitability.
In conclusion, while some ratios show volatility and fluctuations, there are encouraging trends indicating improvements in operational efficiency, capital utilization, and returns to shareholders for Chart Industries Inc.