Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 18.17% | 21.18% | 20.93% | 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.44% | 3.93% | 3.93% | 4.61% | 5.30% | 6.31% | 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% |
| Pretax margin | 6.01% | 4.86% | 4.90% | 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% |
| Net profit margin | 5.17% | 3.72% | 3.85% | 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% |
Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s profitability ratios have shown some fluctuation over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has ranged from 18.17% to 22.71%, indicating some variability in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.
The operating profit margin also varies, ranging from 2.83% to 7.07%. This suggests that Jacobs Solutions Inc. has experienced fluctuations in its operating efficiency and cost management during the period under review.
The pretax margin has ranged from 3.63% to 8.94%, indicating variability in the company's profitability before accounting for taxes. This suggests that the company's ability to generate profits before tax has also been inconsistent.
The net profit margin fluctuated from 2.48% to 7.54%, reflecting the variability in Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s bottom-line profitability after all expenses, including taxes, have been accounted for. This indicates that the company has experienced fluctuations in its overall profitability over the periods analyzed.
Overall, Jacobs Solutions Inc. has shown some inconsistency in its profitability ratios, which may warrant further analysis to identify the underlying factors contributing to these fluctuations and to assess the company's long-term profitability prospects.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.89% | 4.42% | 4.44% | 5.14% | 5.91% | 6.72% | 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% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.86% | 4.19% | 4.35% | 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% |
| Return on total capital | 15.75% | 11.47% | 11.38% | 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% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 17.72% | 9.52% | 9.77% | 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% |
Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 2.50% to 7.35%, with a recent increase to 5.89%. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets has improved.
Return on Assets (ROA) has also varied, ranging from 2.39% to 8.04%, with the latest figure at 6.86%. The Return on Total Capital has fluctuated between 4.13% and 15.75%, demonstrating the returns generated from all sources of capital. Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a similar fluctuation, ranging from 5.83% to 17.72%, with the most recent figure at 17.72%.
Overall, Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s profitability ratios reflect some volatility in performance, but there has been a general improvement in profitability over the recent periods. It is essential for the company to sustain and further enhance its profitability ratios to ensure long-term financial health and growth.