Innospec Inc (IOSP)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 29.42% | 30.02% | 30.38% | 30.88% | 30.33% | 29.88% | 30.08% | 29.75% | 29.88% | 29.36% | 29.20% | 29.29% | 29.32% | 29.92% | 29.85% | 28.42% | 28.75% | 29.06% | 29.74% | 30.88% |
| Operating profit margin | 9.64% | 9.68% | 9.38% | 8.82% | 8.29% | 8.33% | 8.54% | 9.20% | 9.54% | 9.44% | 9.11% | 9.17% | 8.91% | 9.13% | 8.78% | 1.81% | 2.83% | 3.78% | 5.04% | 10.33% |
| Pretax margin | 2.10% | 10.16% | 10.15% | 9.52% | 8.94% | 8.88% | 8.73% | 9.06% | 9.40% | 9.22% | 8.90% | 9.38% | 9.04% | 9.47% | 9.46% | 2.27% | 3.33% | 4.23% | 5.18% | 10.40% |
| Net profit margin | 1.80% | 7.74% | 7.92% | 7.59% | 7.13% | 6.46% | 6.28% | 6.48% | 6.77% | 7.04% | 6.71% | 6.56% | 6.26% | 6.64% | 6.38% | 1.64% | 2.41% | 2.92% | 3.96% | 7.78% |
Innospec Inc's profitability ratios show a generally positive trend over the period under consideration. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging from 28.42% to 30.88%. This indicates that the company has been able to maintain a healthy level of profitability from its core operations.
The operating profit margin, which reflects the efficiency of the company's operations in generating profits before interest and taxes, initially declined but then showed a consistent improvement from 1.81% to 9.68%. This indicates that the company has been able to control its operating expenses and improve operational efficiency over time.
The pretax margin, which measures the company's profitability before taxes, also showed a positive trend overall, fluctuating but generally increasing from 2.10% to 10.16%. This indicates that the company has been able to generate higher profits relative to its total revenue.
The net profit margin, which represents the company's bottom line profitability, has also shown improvement from 1.64% to 7.92%, with some fluctuations. This indicates that the company has been able to control its costs effectively and improve its overall profitability.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Innospec Inc demonstrate a positive trend, indicating the company's ability to effectively manage its operations and generate profits over the period under review.
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) | 10.26% | 10.09% | 10.45% | 9.87% | 9.46% | 10.11% | 10.67% | 11.33% | 11.68% | 10.56% | 9.62% | 9.13% | 8.41% | 8.44% | 7.62% | 1.47% | 2.41% | 3.58% | 5.19% | 10.62% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.91% | 8.07% | 8.83% | 8.50% | 8.14% | 7.85% | 7.85% | 7.98% | 8.29% | 7.87% | 7.08% | 6.53% | 5.91% | 6.14% | 5.54% | 1.33% | 2.05% | 2.77% | 4.08% | 8.01% |
| Return on total capital | 14.69% | 14.58% | 14.89% | 14.46% | 14.09% | 14.55% | 15.74% | 17.07% | 18.04% | 16.17% | 14.75% | 13.87% | 12.80% | 12.70% | 11.44% | 2.19% | 3.57% | — | 7.41% | 15.42% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 2.74% | 11.67% | 12.59% | 12.45% | 12.12% | 11.28% | 11.57% | 12.02% | 12.81% | 12.05% | 10.86% | 9.92% | 8.99% | 9.24% | 8.32% | 1.98% | 3.04% | — | 6.07% | 12.34% |
Innospec Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate a generally positive trend over the past few years. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown improvement, increasing from 10.62% as of March 31, 2020, to 10.09% as of September 30, 2024. This indicates that the company is becoming more efficient in generating profits from its assets used in operations.
Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) also exhibits an upward trajectory, rising from 8.01% on March 31, 2020, to 8.07% on September 30, 2024. This indicates that the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets has been increasing steadily.
The Return on Total Capital has shown a significant improvement from 15.42% on March 31, 2020, to 14.69% on December 31, 2024, with some fluctuations in between. This indicates that the company is effectively utilizing its total capital to generate returns for its stakeholders.
The Return on Equity (ROE) has demonstrated a similar positive trend, increasing from 12.34% on March 31, 2020, to 12.59% on June 30, 2024. This suggests that the company is effectively generating returns for its shareholders based on the equity invested.
Overall, the profitability ratios reflect a favorable performance by Innospec Inc, with improvements in operational efficiency and profitability over the analyzed period. It is important for investors to continue monitoring these ratios to assess the company's financial health and performance.