GXO Logistics Inc (GXO)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 5.75% | 5.47% | 4.61% | 3.70% | 3.06% | 3.21% | 3.09% | 2.91% |
| Operating profit margin | 3.27% | 3.18% | 3.04% | 2.69% | 2.70% | 2.64% | 2.31% | 1.93% |
| Pretax margin | 2.69% | 2.63% | 2.69% | 2.62% | 2.91% | 3.09% | 2.72% | 2.08% |
| Net profit margin | 2.35% | 2.10% | 2.11% | 2.01% | 2.20% | 2.36% | 2.56% | 2.15% |
GXO Logistics Inc has consistently maintained a high gross profit margin of 100% throughout the past five quarters, showcasing strong efficiency in managing production costs relative to its revenue.
In terms of operating profit margin, the company has shown stable figures around 3.7%-3.9% over the same period, indicating GXO's ability to control its operating expenses effectively and generate profits from core operations.
The pretax margin for GXO Logistics Inc has also remained relatively consistent in the range of 2.6%-2.9%, reflecting the company's efficiency in managing pre-tax income in relation to its total revenue.
Furthermore, the net profit margin, which measures the company's bottom-line profitability after accounting for all expenses, has hovered around 2.0%-2.3% in the past five quarters, indicating GXO's ability to translate its revenue into net income.
Overall, GXO Logistics Inc's profitability ratios suggest a stable financial performance with consistent margins across the quarters, highlighting the company's ability to generate profits and manage costs effectively.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 3.34% | 3.35% | 3.14% | 2.72% | 2.63% | 2.62% | 2.24% | 2.22% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.41% | 2.22% | 2.18% | 2.04% | 2.14% | 2.35% | 2.48% | 2.47% |
| Return on total capital | 10.82% | 10.92% | 6.75% | 6.37% | 6.61% | 11.48% | 10.00% | 8.12% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 7.86% | 7.26% | 7.16% | 6.89% | 7.45% | 8.06% | 8.54% | 7.52% |
The profitability ratios of GXO Logistics Inc have shown a positive trend over the past five quarters.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has generally increased from 3.63% in Q4 2022 to 4.04% in Q4 2023, indicating the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets has improved.
2. Return on assets (ROA) also displayed a generally increasing trend, rising from 2.14% in Q4 2022 to 2.41% in Q4 2023, demonstrating the efficiency of the company in utilizing its total assets to generate profits.
3. Return on total capital has increased over the quarters, suggesting that the company's profitability relative to its total invested capital has improved, with a rate of 8.42% in Q4 2023 compared to 7.53% in Q4 2022.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has shown slight fluctuations but has remained relatively stable, with a moderate increase in Q4 2023 to 7.86% from 7.45% in Q4 2022, indicating the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity has been consistent.
Overall, the profitability ratios of GXO Logistics Inc demonstrate an improving trend, reflecting the company's effective management of assets, capital, and equity to generate returns for its stakeholders.