Intel Corporation (INTC)
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 | 32.56% | 34.60% | 40.93% | 41.17% | 39.83% | 40.48% | 40.07% | 40.64% | 44.60% | 46.77% | 50.71% | 54.51% | 56.03% | 56.94% | 56.26% | 55.34% | 56.64% | 57.08% | 58.43% | 60.05% |
| Operating profit margin | -21.92% | -17.48% | -0.82% | 0.88% | 0.17% | -7.27% | -7.35% | -6.53% | 3.87% | 12.21% | 19.21% | 25.96% | 24.88% | 26.25% | 26.31% | 26.51% | 30.75% | 31.80% | 33.22% | 33.18% |
| Pretax margin | -20.15% | -15.75% | 0.20% | 2.27% | 1.42% | -5.66% | -5.70% | -5.72% | 12.89% | 19.87% | 28.84% | 35.46% | 27.75% | 30.95% | 28.92% | 29.16% | 32.57% | 33.18% | 34.96% | 34.81% |
| Net profit margin | -35.21% | -29.36% | 1.75% | 7.30% | 3.10% | -3.30% | -1.79% | -5.37% | 13.30% | 19.21% | 26.48% | 31.80% | 25.41% | 27.21% | 24.19% | 24.25% | 27.14% | 28.38% | 30.26% | 30.29% |
Intel Corporation's profitability ratios have shown a declining trend over the past few years. The Gross Profit Margin, which measures the percentage of revenue retained after accounting for the cost of goods sold, has decreased steadily from 60.05% in March 2020 to 32.56% in December 2024. This indicates a decrease in the company's ability to control its production costs effectively.
The Operating Profit Margin, which reflects the percentage of revenue that remains after deducting operating expenses, has also declined significantly from 33.18% in March 2020 to -21.92% in December 2024. This suggests that Intel's operating efficiency and profitability have been under pressure, possibly due to higher operating expenses or inefficient operational management.
The Pretax Margin, showing the proportion of revenue left after deducting all expenses except for taxes, has followed a similar downward trend, dropping from 34.81% in March 2020 to -20.15% in December 2024. This indicates challenges in generating profits before accounting for tax liabilities.
Lastly, the Net Profit Margin, which measures the company's overall profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has also witnessed a significant decrease from 30.29% in March 2020 to -35.21% in December 2024. This demonstrates a substantial decline in Intel's bottom-line profitability, reflecting challenges in generating profits after accounting for all expenses, including taxes and interest.
Overall, Intel Corporation's profitability ratios indicate a concerning trend of decreasing margins and declining profitability over the years, pointing towards potential operational inefficiencies and financial challenges that the company may be facing.
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) | -5.94% | -4.91% | -0.22% | 0.26% | 0.05% | -1.92% | -2.04% | -1.88% | 1.28% | 4.84% | 8.13% | 11.40% | 11.55% | 12.12% | 13.06% | 13.50% | 15.47% | 16.93% | 17.03% | 16.86% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -9.55% | -8.25% | 0.47% | 2.11% | 0.88% | -0.87% | -0.50% | -1.54% | 4.40% | 7.61% | 11.21% | 13.96% | 11.80% | 12.56% | 12.00% | 12.35% | 13.65% | 15.11% | 15.51% | 15.39% |
| Return on total capital | -7.57% | -5.73% | 0.51% | 1.43% | 1.08% | -1.39% | -1.54% | -1.69% | 5.94% | 10.38% | 15.93% | 20.59% | 17.30% | 19.58% | 19.51% | 20.39% | 22.36% | 23.73% | 23.60% | 23.59% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -18.89% | -16.04% | 0.85% | 3.84% | 1.60% | -1.61% | -0.91% | -2.91% | 7.90% | 13.32% | 18.88% | 23.87% | 20.83% | 23.42% | 21.78% | 23.30% | 25.78% | 29.44% | 28.85% | 29.78% |
Based on the provided data, Intel Corporation's profitability ratios have shown a declining trend over the quarters.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) decreased from 16.86% in March 2020 to -5.94% in December 2024, indicating a significant drop in the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) also witnessed a decline from 15.39% in March 2020 to -9.55% in December 2024, reflecting a reduction in the company's overall profitability relative to its total assets.
3. Return on total capital decreased from 23.59% in March 2020 to -7.57% in December 2024, indicating a declining ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders.
4. Return on equity (ROE) showed a similar downward trend, falling from 29.78% in March 2020 to -18.89% in December 2024, suggesting a decrease in the company's profitability in relation to shareholders' equity.
Overall, the declining profitability ratios signal potential challenges faced by Intel Corporation in effectively utilizing its assets, generating returns, and maximizing shareholder value over the quarters. This trend highlights the importance of closely monitoring the company's financial performance and identifying strategies to improve profitability going forward.