Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU)
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 | 8.14% | 7.36% | 7.52% | 7.93% | 7.24% | 6.34% | 5.60% | 4.13% | 4.11% | 4.54% | 5.10% | 5.85% | 6.96% | 8.38% | 10.13% | 13.99% | 15.28% | 16.76% | 17.46% | 17.73% |
| Operating profit margin | 3.14% | 3.17% | 3.24% | 3.64% | -20.09% | -20.95% | -21.84% | -22.06% | -0.94% | 0.02% | 0.88% | 1.34% | 2.46% | 3.18% | 3.69% | 4.65% | 6.92% | 5.69% | 7.24% | 8.62% |
| Pretax margin | 2.10% | 2.02% | 1.69% | 2.24% | 1.82% | 0.40% | 0.34% | -0.87% | -1.11% | 0.02% | 0.09% | -0.52% | -0.92% | -1.05% | -1.78% | 0.38% | 3.31% | 1.19% | 3.56% | 5.46% |
| Net profit margin | 1.55% | 1.59% | 1.37% | 1.85% | 1.53% | 0.42% | 0.33% | -0.66% | -0.86% | -0.04% | -0.18% | -0.46% | -0.71% | -0.68% | -0.73% | 0.37% | 2.46% | 0.97% | 2.69% | 4.24% |
Based on the data provided, the profitability ratios of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation have shown a general downward trend over the years. The gross profit margin declined consistently from 17.73% in March 2020 to 8.14% in December 2024. Similarly, the operating profit margin decreased from 8.62% in March 2020 to 3.14% in December 2024.
Moreover, the pretax margin exhibited fluctuations but ended higher at 2.10% in December 2024 compared to 5.46% in March 2020. The net profit margin followed a similar trend, starting at 4.24% in March 2020 and settling at 1.55% in December 2024.
Overall, the decreasing profitability margins indicate challenges in maintaining profitability for Kaiser Aluminum Corporation during the period under consideration. These declining trends may warrant further analysis and strategic actions to improve the company's financial performance.
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) | 4.10% | 4.09% | 4.16% | 4.78% | -27.36% | -29.02% | -30.31% | -31.13% | -1.40% | 0.03% | 1.24% | 1.72% | 2.66% | 2.72% | 2.44% | 2.43% | 4.35% | 3.91% | 5.44% | 8.26% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.02% | 2.05% | 1.76% | 2.43% | 2.08% | 0.58% | 0.45% | -0.94% | -1.29% | -0.06% | -0.26% | -0.59% | -0.76% | -0.59% | -0.48% | 0.20% | 1.54% | 0.67% | 2.02% | 4.06% |
| Return on total capital | 16.05% | 15.73% | 14.46% | 17.16% | 15.82% | 9.33% | 6.97% | 0.85% | -0.55% | 9.84% | 12.34% | 8.53% | 7.54% | 3.69% | 2.78% | 8.29% | 12.25% | 8.49% | 12.27% | 14.37% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 7.01% | 7.09% | 6.15% | 8.41% | 7.24% | 2.06% | 1.61% | -3.43% | -4.69% | -0.23% | -0.97% | -2.10% | -2.67% | -1.98% | -1.61% | 0.57% | 3.93% | 1.71% | 5.19% | 8.75% |
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the years. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) decreased significantly from March 31, 2022, to March 31, 2023, and remained negative until December 31, 2024, when it rebounded to 4.10%. This indicates that the company's profitability from its core operations relative to its assets deteriorated but later recovered.
The Return on Assets (ROA) also experienced negative returns during specific periods, notably from June 30, 2021, to December 31, 2022. However, it gradually improved from March 31, 2023, onwards, reaching 2.02% by December 31, 2024. This shows that the company's overall ability to generate profits from its total assets increased over this period.
Return on Total Capital declined from June 30, 2022, until September 30, 2023, but then showed a significant improvement by December 31, 2023, and further growth until December 31, 2024, reaching 16.05%. This indicates the company's effectiveness in utilizing both equity and debt to generate profits for its stakeholders.
Return on Equity (ROE) exhibited a similar pattern to ROA, with negative returns from March 31, 2021, to December 31, 2022, followed by a recovery and improvement over the subsequent periods. By December 31, 2024, ROE had reached 7.01%, reflecting the company's profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Overall, while Kaiser Aluminum Corporation faced profitability challenges in certain periods, its performance indicators have shown recovery and growth in recent years, demonstrating a positive trend in its profitability ratios.