Hub Group Inc (HUBG)
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 | 78.89% | 79.15% | 79.49% | 79.84% | 80.87% | 62.57% | 45.86% | 31.37% | 16.65% | 16.88% | 16.51% | 15.28% | 14.15% | 12.55% | 11.73% | 12.03% | 12.20% | 12.97% | 13.81% | 13.98% |
| Operating profit margin | 3.56% | 3.50% | 3.73% | 4.24% | 5.06% | 6.38% | 7.50% | 8.43% | 8.89% | 9.17% | 8.54% | 7.13% | 5.63% | 3.87% | 3.34% | 3.08% | 3.03% | 3.30% | 3.41% | 3.83% |
| Pretax margin | 3.36% | 3.35% | 3.60% | 4.14% | 4.99% | 6.28% | 7.37% | 8.30% | 8.76% | 9.04% | 8.40% | 6.98% | 5.45% | 3.67% | 3.11% | 2.82% | 2.76% | 3.04% | 3.15% | 3.60% |
| Net profit margin | 2.64% | 2.74% | 2.89% | 3.29% | 3.99% | 4.85% | 5.69% | 6.38% | 6.68% | 6.80% | 6.31% | 5.23% | 4.05% | 2.79% | 2.41% | 2.17% | 2.11% | 2.30% | 2.35% | 2.71% |
The profitability ratios of Hub Group Inc, as indicated by the provided data, show the following trends:
1. Gross Profit Margin:
- The gross profit margin has shown a fluctuating pattern over the periods analyzed but generally increasing trend recently.
- After a decline from 13.98% to 11.73% from March 2020 to June 2021, the margin has been steadily increasing from 12.55% in September 2021 to 78.89% in December 2024.
2. Operating Profit Margin:
- The operating profit margin also exhibits fluctuations throughout the periods, with a notable decrease from 3.83% in March 2020 to 3.03% in December 2020.
- However, the margin shows a recovery and peaks at 9.17% in September 2022 before declining gradually to 3.56% by December 2024.
3. Pre-Tax Margin:
- The pre-tax margin displays a similar pattern of variability but generally follows an increasing trend over the periods analyzed.
- The margin increases gradually from 3.60% in March 2020 to 9.04% in September 2022, then fluctuates slightly but remains above 3% into December 2024.
4. Net Profit Margin:
- The net profit margin has a similar pattern to the pre-tax margin, showing variability but with an overall increasing trend.
- The margin rises from 2.71% in March 2020 to 6.80% in September 2022, before experiencing a slight decline to 2.64% by December 2024.
In conclusion, Hub Group Inc's profitability ratios have experienced fluctuations over the analyzed periods, with recent improvements seen in gross profit margin and pre-tax margin. The company's ability to maintain or increase these margins will be crucial for sustaining profitability and financial health in the future.
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) | 4.89% | 4.88% | 5.20% | 5.92% | 7.23% | 9.84% | 12.94% | 15.16% | 16.89% | 17.73% | 16.06% | 12.93% | 9.78% | 6.64% | 5.77% | 5.11% | 5.03% | 5.50% | 5.84% | 6.52% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.63% | 3.83% | 4.03% | 4.59% | 5.71% | 7.47% | 9.82% | 11.47% | 12.70% | 13.15% | 11.87% | 9.49% | 7.04% | 4.78% | 4.16% | 3.60% | 3.49% | 3.83% | 4.02% | 4.61% |
| Return on total capital | 7.92% | 8.01% | 8.56% | 9.79% | 11.84% | 15.68% | 19.78% | 23.16% | 25.79% | 28.11% | 24.96% | 20.57% | 15.69% | 10.64% | 9.27% | 8.22% | 7.90% | 8.92% | 9.31% | 10.12% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 6.32% | 6.67% | 7.03% | 8.19% | 10.25% | 13.38% | 17.07% | 19.96% | 22.31% | 23.86% | 20.71% | 16.94% | 12.79% | 8.73% | 7.54% | 6.59% | 6.35% | 6.97% | 7.28% | 8.86% |
Hub Group Inc's profitability ratios show a fluctuating trend over the years.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been increasing steadily from March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2022, peaking at 17.73%. However, it declined thereafter to 4.89% by December 31, 2024. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its operational assets, and the downward trend may imply challenges in maintaining profitability.
2. Return on assets (ROA) follows a similar pattern, with a peak of 13.15% on September 30, 2022, before decreasing to 3.63% by December 31, 2024. ROA reflects overall profit generation from the company's total assets, and the decreasing trend suggests a potential decline in asset efficiency or profitability.
3. Return on total capital shows a significant increase from March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2022, reaching a peak of 28.11%. However, it then declined to 7.92% by December 31, 2024. This ratio signifies the company's efficiency in generating returns from both debt and equity capital. The decreasing trend may indicate challenges in maintaining sustainable returns on invested capital.
4. Return on equity (ROE) indicates the return generated for shareholders' equity. The ratio reached a peak of 23.86% on September 30, 2022, before decreasing to 6.32% by December 31, 2024. The fluctuating trend suggests varying profitability levels relative to shareholders' investments, which may impact investor confidence in the company's performance.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Hub Group Inc demonstrate fluctuations in profitability and efficiency over the years, highlighting potential challenges in maintaining consistent returns and maximizing shareholder value.