KBR Inc (KBR)
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 | 14.30% | 14.07% | 14.08% | 13.54% | 12.75% | 11.64% | 10.88% | 11.11% | 11.12% | 11.76% | 12.30% | 11.43% | 11.55% | 11.66% | 11.52% | 11.75% | 11.58% | 11.58% | 11.53% | 11.89% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.56% | 6.29% | 6.09% | 8.00% | 5.28% | 4.74% | 4.28% | 1.48% | 3.19% | 2.36% | 2.40% | 3.79% | 0.99% | 1.74% | 1.91% | 3.68% | 6.42% | 6.60% | 6.69% | 7.04% |
| Pretax margin | -2.49% | -1.65% | -0.18% | 6.95% | 4.34% | 3.79% | 3.36% | 0.27% | 1.90% | 0.91% | 0.88% | 2.24% | -0.76% | -0.14% | 0.02% | 1.71% | 4.63% | 4.73% | 4.79% | 4.85% |
| Net profit margin | -3.88% | -2.87% | -1.49% | 5.36% | 2.92% | 2.26% | 1.97% | -1.24% | 0.37% | -0.38% | -0.50% | 1.43% | -1.25% | -0.57% | -0.50% | 0.99% | 3.58% | 3.46% | 3.52% | 3.55% |
KBR Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the periods in question. The gross profit margin has generally been in the range of 10% to 14%, showing a slight improvement over time. The operating profit margin has varied between 1% and 8%, with significant fluctuations between quarters. The pretax margin has also been volatile, ranging from negative figures to around 7%, indicating variability in the company's pre-tax profitability.
However, the net profit margin, which reflects the bottom line profitability after all expenses, has generally been positive, ranging from around -4% to over 5%. It has shown improvement over time, with more recent quarters showing higher profitability compared to earlier periods. Overall, KBR Inc's profitability ratios suggest some fluctuations in performance, with a recent trend towards improved net profitability despite some volatility in operating and pre-tax 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) | 8.05% | 7.08% | 6.38% | 9.03% | 6.16% | 6.54% | 5.91% | 1.97% | 3.72% | 2.52% | 2.52% | 3.79% | 1.00% | 1.88% | 2.22% | 4.21% | 6.75% | 6.74% | 6.75% | 6.90% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -4.76% | -3.23% | -1.56% | 6.05% | 3.41% | 3.12% | 2.72% | -1.65% | 0.44% | -0.41% | -0.53% | 1.43% | -1.26% | -0.62% | -0.58% | 1.14% | 3.77% | 3.54% | 3.55% | 3.48% |
| Return on total capital | -1.73% | -0.10% | 2.74% | 17.99% | 12.32% | 11.11% | 10.14% | 2.94% | 6.15% | 4.18% | 3.93% | 6.03% | 0.88% | 2.50% | 3.40% | 7.34% | 11.91% | 12.07% | 11.85% | 11.28% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -19.16% | -12.42% | -6.07% | 21.11% | 11.73% | 10.68% | 9.46% | -5.95% | 1.62% | -1.62% | -1.97% | 4.92% | -4.56% | -1.95% | -1.80% | 3.56% | 10.98% | 10.63% | 10.65% | 10.43% |
Based on the profitability ratios of KBR Inc over the past few quarters, there are several key observations to be made:
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown some variability but generally an upward trend from 5.91% in Jun 30, 2022, to 8.05% in Dec 31, 2023. This indicates that the company is becoming more efficient in generating operating profits from its assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated significantly, with negative values seen in recent quarters (-4.76% in Dec 31, 2023). This suggests that KBR Inc has struggled to generate profits from its total assets, which may raise concerns about its overall profitability.
3. Return on total capital has also been volatile, with negative values in certain quarters and a significant increase to 17.99% in Mar 31, 2023. This ratio reflects the ability of KBR Inc to generate returns for both equity and debt holders, showing a mixed performance over the period.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has varied considerably, with negative values observed in some quarters, indicating that the company has not been effectively utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits. The ROE reached a peak of 21.11% in Mar 31, 2023, but dropped to -19.16% by Dec 31, 2023.
In summary, KBR Inc's profitability ratios suggest a mixed performance in terms of generating returns for its assets, total capital, and equity holders. The company should focus on improving its overall profitability and efficiency in utilizing its resources to enhance shareholder value.