Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII)

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 91.10% 90.53% 90.57% 90.57% 90.52% 90.86% 90.78% 90.77% 90.69% 90.30% 89.98% 89.65% 89.67% 92.88% 93.00% 92.72% 92.64% 92.36% 92.43% 92.93%
Operating profit margin 4.64% 6.29% 7.02% 6.85% 6.82% 5.18% 4.89% 5.27% 5.29% 5.50% 5.53% 5.13% 5.39% 7.27% 8.37% 7.80% 8.54% 7.54% 7.53% 8.70%
Pretax margin 5.57% 7.21% 7.82% 7.54% 7.45% 6.13% 5.99% 6.55% 6.73% 6.71% 6.69% 6.36% 6.53% 8.10% 9.01% 8.18% 8.65% 7.53% 7.30% 8.26%
Net profit margin 4.77% 5.99% 6.35% 6.09% 5.95% 4.78% 4.77% 5.27% 5.42% 5.46% 5.71% 5.46% 5.71% 7.01% 7.81% 7.17% 7.44% 6.61% 5.92% 6.64%

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the examined periods. The gross profit margin has remained relatively high, ranging from 89.67% to 93.00%. This indicates the company's ability to generate earnings from its core operations after accounting for the cost of goods sold.

On the other hand, the operating profit margin has been more variable, with a range of 4.64% to 8.54%. This ratio reflects the efficiency of the company in controlling its operating expenses while conducting its business activities.

The pretax margin, which ranged from 5.57% to 9.01%, shows the proportion of each dollar of revenue that translates into pre-tax profit. It reflects the company's ability to manage its operating costs and taxes effectively.

The net profit margin, ranging from 4.77% to 7.81%, indicates the company's overall profitability after considering all expenses, including interest and taxes. This ratio provides insight into how well Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc is managing its bottom line and generating net income.

Overall, while the company has maintained a high gross profit margin, there have been fluctuations in the operating, pretax, and net profit margins, suggesting varying levels of operational efficiency and profitability over the analyzed periods.


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
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 4.41% 6.65% 7.31% 7.11% 6.96% 5.40% 4.91% 5.24% 5.20% 5.46% 5.36% 4.77% 4.83% 6.71% 9.86% 8.90% 9.80% 8.05% 8.16% 10.37%
Return on assets (ROA) 4.53% 6.33% 6.61% 6.31% 6.07% 4.99% 4.79% 5.24% 5.33% 5.43% 5.53% 5.08% 5.12% 6.47% 9.20% 8.18% 8.53% 7.06% 6.41% 7.92%
Return on total capital 9.49% 15.85% 17.19% 15.19% 15.03% 13.00% 12.43% 13.30% 13.69% 14.36% 13.02% 11.94% 11.64% 16.10% 25.96% 24.16% 25.76% 18.40% 18.41% 24.77%
Return on equity (ROE) 11.79% 16.68% 17.90% 17.09% 16.64% 14.20% 14.26% 15.94% 16.60% 18.90% 19.82% 18.99% 19.37% 30.74% 36.19% 33.96% 36.61% 31.70% 31.47% 36.70%

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the period analyzed.

1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): This ratio measures the company's operating income generated per dollar of assets. Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc's Operating ROA ranged from 4.77% to 10.37% during the period. The ratio decreased from 10.37% on March 31, 2020, to 4.41% on December 31, 2024, indicating a general downward trend in operating efficiency.

2. Return on Assets (ROA): ROA shows how efficiently the company is utilizing its assets to generate profit. The ROA varied between 4.53% and 9.20% over the period. There was a decreasing trend in ROA from 9.20% on June 30, 2021, to 4.53% on December 31, 2024, suggesting a decline in overall profitability relative to total assets.

3. Return on Total Capital: This ratio measures the return generated on the total capital employed by the company. Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc's Return on Total Capital ranged from 9.49% to 25.96%. The ratio decreased from 25.96% on June 30, 2021, to 9.49% on December 31, 2024, indicating a decrease in the returns generated on the total capital.

4. Return on Equity (ROE): ROE reflects the return earned on shareholders' equity. The ROE fluctuated between 11.79% and 36.70% during the period. There was a declining trend in ROE from 36.70% on March 31, 2020, to 11.79% on December 31, 2024, signaling a decreasing profitability trend in relation to shareholders' equity.

In summary, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc's profitability ratios show varying levels of profitability and efficiency during the period analyzed. The decreasing trends in these ratios indicate a need for the company to focus on improving operational efficiency and optimizing the utilization of its assets and capital to enhance profitability and returns for its stakeholders.