Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG)
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 | 15.80% | 15.21% | 15.21% | 15.67% | 16.06% | 16.27% | 15.99% | 16.31% | 16.88% | 16.32% | 16.72% | 17.54% | 18.09% | 18.75% | 18.81% | 16.99% | 14.92% | 14.44% | 13.80% | 14.37% |
| Operating profit margin | 11.26% | 11.46% | 13.64% | 13.62% | 13.62% | 12.17% | 11.89% | 12.17% | 12.64% | 12.82% | 13.02% | 13.64% | 14.02% | 12.20% | 11.64% | 8.43% | 6.49% | 9.10% | 9.13% | 10.88% |
| Pretax margin | 9.81% | 10.96% | 13.02% | 12.91% | 12.93% | 11.03% | 11.00% | 11.26% | 11.61% | 11.86% | 11.84% | 12.47% | 11.93% | 9.76% | 8.86% | 5.11% | 3.99% | 6.54% | 6.74% | 8.78% |
| Net profit margin | 6.45% | 7.44% | 9.46% | 9.97% | 10.09% | 8.59% | 8.70% | 8.31% | 8.58% | 9.18% | 9.16% | 9.67% | 9.30% | 7.17% | 7.91% | 4.89% | 3.87% | 6.03% | 4.66% | 6.54% |
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc has shown a fluctuating trend in its profitability ratios over the past few years.
- Gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging from around 13.80% to 18.81% during the period under consideration. There was a notable increase in the margin from March 31, 2021, to June 30, 2021, but it has slightly declined since then.
- Operating profit margin experienced more variability, with fluctuations from 6.49% to 14.02%. There were significant improvements from September 30, 2021, to December 31, 2021, but the margin decreased towards the end of the period.
- Pretax margin also displayed fluctuations, ranging from 3.99% to 13.02%. The margin steadily increased from March 31, 2021, to June 30, 2024, showing an improving trend overall.
- Net profit margin exhibited variations from 3.87% to 10.09%. There was a steady increase in the margin from March 31, 2021, to December 31, 2023, but it declined slightly in the last two quarters of the period.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Interpublic Group of Companies Inc indicate some level of stability in gross profit margin, while operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin showed more fluctuations over the period analyzed. Efficient cost management and revenue generation strategies may be crucial for sustaining and improving profitability 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) | 6.57% | 7.28% | 8.75% | 8.56% | 7.70% | 7.75% | 7.51% | 7.94% | 7.33% | 8.26% | 8.14% | 8.05% | 7.21% | 6.75% | 6.35% | 4.62% | 3.26% | 5.33% | 5.96% | 6.77% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.76% | 4.73% | 6.07% | 6.26% | 5.70% | 5.48% | 5.50% | 5.43% | 4.98% | 5.92% | 5.72% | 5.71% | 4.79% | 3.97% | 4.31% | 2.68% | 1.95% | 3.53% | 3.04% | 4.07% |
| Return on total capital | 31.60% | 34.13% | 39.57% | 39.54% | 38.50% | 36.77% | 34.87% | 37.19% | 37.86% | 41.73% | 41.81% | 42.56% | 42.32% | 46.74% | 46.21% | 40.23% | 33.41% | 35.59% | 39.21% | 43.17% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.16% | 21.69% | 26.90% | 28.32% | 27.86% | 25.34% | 25.51% | 25.42% | 25.71% | 29.33% | 28.71% | 29.27% | 27.02% | 22.30% | 24.39% | 15.24% | 12.13% | 20.85% | 18.51% | 26.40% |
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc has shown a generally improving trend in profitability ratios over the analyzed period.
- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has increased from 6.77% as of March 31, 2020, to 8.56% as of June 30, 2024, with some fluctuations in between. This indicates that the company has been generating more operating income for each dollar of assets over time.
- Return on Assets (ROA) has also shown a positive trend, rising from 4.07% as of March 31, 2020, to 6.07% as of June 30, 2024. This suggests that the company has been more efficient in generating profits from its total assets.
- Return on Total Capital has fluctuated but generally remained at healthy levels. It ranged from 31.60% as of December 31, 2024, to 46.74% as of September 30, 2021. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders.
- Return on Equity (ROE) has also shown a positive trend, increasing from 18.51% as of June 30, 2020, to 26.90% as of June 30, 2024. This reflects the company's effectiveness in generating profit for its shareholders relative to their equity investments.
Overall, Interpublic Group of Companies Inc has demonstrated improving profitability ratios, indicating efficient utilization of assets and capital, as well as generating satisfactory returns for both shareholders and investors.