HCA Holdings Inc (HCA)
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 | 50.44% | 50.04% | 49.46% | 66.64% | 84.76% | 84.57% | 84.42% | 84.44% | 84.44% | 84.35% | 84.20% | 83.96% | 83.86% | 83.72% | 83.75% | 83.91% | 83.76% | 83.79% | 83.66% | 83.43% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.94% | 15.08% | 14.93% | 14.64% | 14.81% | 14.64% | 15.00% | 15.28% | 15.10% | 15.82% | 16.27% | 16.68% | 17.17% | 16.80% | 15.33% | 15.34% | 14.09% | 13.47% | 14.26% | 13.21% |
| Pretax margin | 12.07% | 12.55% | 12.38% | 12.04% | 11.86% | 13.72% | 14.11% | 14.27% | 14.24% | 13.15% | 15.50% | 16.20% | 16.74% | 16.07% | 12.76% | 12.52% | 10.54% | 9.78% | 9.88% | 8.89% |
| Net profit margin | 8.16% | 8.52% | 8.40% | 8.20% | 8.07% | 9.05% | 9.32% | 9.42% | 9.37% | 8.99% | 10.83% | 11.40% | 11.84% | 11.33% | 8.87% | 8.73% | 7.28% | 6.70% | 6.67% | 5.90% |
The profitability ratios of HCA Holdings Inc have shown fluctuation over the periods under consideration. The Gross Profit Margin, which indicates the proportion of revenue left after accounting for the cost of goods sold, experienced a steady increase from around 83.43% in March 2020 to 84.76% in December 2023. However, there was a significant drop to 66.64% in March 2024, followed by a further decline to 50.44% by December 2024.
The Operating Profit Margin, a measure of operating efficiency, generally showed an upward trend, starting at 13.21% in March 2020 and reaching a peak of 17.17% in December 2021. Subsequently, it decreased to 14.94% by December 2024, after some fluctuations.
The Pretax Margin, which reflects the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes, demonstrated an increasing trend from 8.89% in March 2020 to a peak of 16.74% in December 2021. However, the margin declined in the following periods, reaching 12.07% by December 2024.
Lastly, the Net Profit Margin, indicating the percentage of revenue that translates into net income, also followed a similar pattern. It rose from 5.90% in March 2020 to a peak of 11.84% in December 2021, then decreased to 8.16% by December 2024.
Overall, while HCA Holdings Inc's profitability ratios showed improvement in the mid-term, there were fluctuations and declines in profitability margins towards the end of the period analyzed, raising potential concerns for investors and stakeholders. Further analysis of the company's cost structure and revenue sources may provide insights into the drivers behind these fluctuations.
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) | 17.72% | 17.66% | 17.78% | 17.14% | 17.12% | 16.94% | 17.34% | 17.65% | 17.35% | 18.38% | 18.96% | 19.08% | 19.88% | 19.66% | 17.83% | 17.08% | 15.29% | 13.40% | 14.68% | 15.03% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 9.68% | 9.97% | 10.00% | 9.60% | 9.33% | 10.47% | 10.77% | 10.88% | 10.76% | 10.44% | 12.62% | 13.04% | 13.71% | 13.25% | 10.31% | 9.72% | 7.90% | 6.66% | 6.86% | 6.71% |
| Return on total capital | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3,279.35% | 1,220.45% | — | — | — |
| Return on equity (ROE) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,860.73% | 656.29% | — | — | — |
Based on the provided data, let's analyze the profitability ratios of HCA Holdings Inc:
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA):
- The Operating ROA of HCA Holdings Inc has shown a consistent trend of improvement from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, with fluctuations in between. The ratio ranged from 13.40% on September 30, 2020, to a peak of 19.88% on December 31, 2021.
- The company's ability to generate profits from its operational assets has generally been strong over the period under review, peaking at 19.88% in December 31, 2021.
2. Return on Assets (ROA):
- The ROA of HCA Holdings Inc also exhibited an increasing trend from March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2024, with fluctuations along the way. The ratio ranged from 6.66% on September 30, 2020, to a peak of 10.31% on June 30, 2021.
- The company's overall efficiency in generating profits from its total assets improved consistently over the period, peaking at 13.71% on December 31, 2021.
3. Return on Total Capital:
- The data provided shows that there were no values available for the Return on Total Capital for most of the periods, except for December 31, 2020, which was exceptionally high at 1,220.45%.
- The absence of data for the majority of the periods makes it challenging to assess the company's performance concerning returns on total capital.
4. Return on Equity (ROE):
- Similar to Return on Total Capital, there were no values available for Return on Equity for most of the periods, except for December 31, 2020, which was notably high at 656.29%.
- The lack of data for ROE for the subsequent periods limits the evaluation of the company's profitability from an equity perspective.
In conclusion, the data suggests that HCA Holdings Inc has shown a positive trend in profitability ratios, particularly in terms of Operating ROA and ROA. However, the limited availability of data for Return on Total Capital and Return on Equity hinders a comprehensive analysis of the company's overall profitability and efficiency. Additional information for these ratios in future periods would provide a more holistic view of the company's performance.