Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 21.08% | 21.33% | 21.34% | 21.58% | 21.77% | 22.20% | 22.36% | 22.71% | 22.43% | 21.37% | 20.66% | 19.58% | 19.37% | 19.40% | 19.53% | 19.84% | 19.62% | 19.56% | 18.02% | 16.64% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.26% | 6.60% | 6.95% | 7.07% | 6.37% | 6.12% | 5.80% | 5.89% | 4.55% | 4.83% | 3.29% | 2.83% | 4.50% | 4.02% | 4.63% | 3.90% | 3.40% | 3.20% | 3.48% | 3.74% |
| Pretax margin | 5.00% | 5.29% | 5.68% | 6.04% | 5.47% | 5.37% | 4.60% | 4.82% | 3.90% | 5.28% | 4.37% | 4.70% | 3.79% | 3.63% | 5.39% | 7.09% | 8.94% | 7.78% | 7.37% | 4.57% |
| Net profit margin | 4.22% | 4.09% | 4.66% | 4.96% | 4.20% | 4.30% | 3.11% | 2.96% | 2.48% | 3.35% | 3.70% | 4.33% | 3.70% | 3.69% | 4.17% | 6.38% | 7.54% | 6.70% | 4.98% | 2.04% |
Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s profitability ratios show some fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable around the low 20% range, indicating the company's ability to efficiently manage its production costs.
The operating profit margin has shown some variability, with a slight increase from the previous quarter. It suggests that the company has been able to control its operating expenses to some extent, although there is room for improvement.
The pretax margin has also displayed variability, with a notable increase in the most recent quarter compared to the previous periods. This metric reflects the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes and indicates an improvement in its overall profitability.
The net profit margin has shown fluctuations, with a recent increase indicating that the company's bottom-line profitability has improved. However, it is important to monitor this metric closely as it provides an insight into the company's ability to convert revenue into profit after all expenses are accounted for.
Overall, while there are some positive trends in Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s profitability ratios, there is still potential for further optimization in managing operating expenses and maximizing net profit margins.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 6.97% | 7.36% | 7.40% | 7.35% | 6.56% | 6.26% | 5.85% | 5.66% | 4.40% | 4.70% | 3.02% | 2.50% | 4.69% | 4.34% | 4.86% | 3.87% | 3.63% | 3.53% | 4.01% | 4.16% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.69% | 4.55% | 4.96% | 5.15% | 4.33% | 4.39% | 3.14% | 2.84% | 2.39% | 3.26% | 3.39% | 3.82% | 3.85% | 3.98% | 4.38% | 6.33% | 8.04% | 7.40% | 5.74% | 2.27% |
| Return on total capital | 10.54% | 11.01% | 10.98% | 11.05% | 10.00% | 9.61% | 9.09% | 9.07% | 7.04% | 7.84% | 4.98% | 4.13% | 7.58% | 7.15% | 7.67% | 5.87% | 5.97% | 5.85% | 7.98% | 8.34% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 10.51% | 10.17% | 11.37% | 12.12% | 10.44% | 10.63% | 7.79% | 7.10% | 5.83% | 8.03% | 8.38% | 9.90% | 8.06% | 8.46% | 9.46% | 14.95% | 16.33% | 14.84% | 11.02% | 5.38% |
Over the past five years, Jacobs Solutions Inc. has shown a consistent trend of profitability improvement based on several key ratios.
The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has been steadily increasing, indicating the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets has improved. This ratio increased from 6.26% in September 2022 to 7.36% in September 2023, reflecting positive operational efficiency.
Return on Assets (ROA) has shown a mixed trend but has generally trended upwards. The ROA increased from 2.84% in March 2022 to 5.15% in March 2023, signifying an overall improvement in the company's ability to generate earnings from its total assets.
Return on Total Capital has also demonstrated a consistent upward trend, showing an improvement in generating returns from both debt and equity investments. The ratio increased from 9.07% in March 2022 to 11.05% in March 2023, indicating enhanced profitability in the utilization of all forms of capital.
Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a slight fluctuation but has generally been on an upward trajectory. The ROE increased from 7.10% in March 2022 to 12.12% in March 2023, showing a solid return to equity investors.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Jacobs Solutions Inc. suggest a positive trend of increasing returns on assets, capital, and equity over the past five years, reflecting improved operational efficiency and effectiveness in generating profits for the company and its shareholders.