KBR Inc (KBR)
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 | 14.28% | 14.37% | 14.12% | 14.10% | 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.57% | 9.15% | 9.05% | 6.76% | 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% |
| Pretax margin | 6.54% | 6.22% | 4.56% | -2.27% | -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% |
| Net profit margin | 4.85% | 4.39% | 2.81% | -3.71% | -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% |
KBR Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the reported periods. The gross profit margin has exhibited a gradual increase from 11.75% in March 2020 to 14.28% in December 2024, indicating improved efficiency in managing production costs.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has seen significant variations, starting at 3.68% in March 2020, dropping to 0.99% in December 2020, and then gradually increasing to 8.57% in December 2024. This suggests fluctuations in operating efficiency and cost management.
On the other hand, the pretax margin has shown more volatile movements, ranging from negative figures in some periods to positive values in others, indicating the company's varying ability to generate profits before taxes.
Lastly, the net profit margin, which represents the company's bottom line profitability, has also shown fluctuations. It started negative in June 2020, improved to positive figures in subsequent years, and ended at 4.85% in December 2024, reflecting the company's ability to control expenses and generate net income over the years.
Overall, the trend in profitability ratios for KBR Inc demonstrates a mix of efficiency improvements and volatility in generating profits across different levels of the income statement over the reported periods.
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) | 9.94% | 9.84% | 11.12% | 8.36% | 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% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.63% | 4.72% | 3.45% | -4.59% | -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% |
| Return on total capital | 16.43% | 14.52% | 13.60% | -1.17% | -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% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 25.81% | 21.29% | 14.19% | -18.32% | -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% |
Based on the provided data, KBR Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the observed periods.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA):
- Operating ROA has ranged from a low of 1.00% in December 2020 to a high of 11.12% in June 2024. The ratio has generally shown an improving trend since reaching the low point in December 2020.
2. Return on Assets (ROA):
- ROA has varied from a negative -4.76% in December 2023 to a positive peak of 6.05% in March 2023. The ratio has experienced volatility but has exhibited an improvement in recent periods.
3. Return on Total Capital:
- Return on total capital has fluctuated between -1.73% in December 2023 and 16.43% in December 2024. The ratio demonstrates significant variability, with a notable upturn observed towards the end of the observed periods.
4. Return on Equity (ROE):
- ROE has shown a wide range of values, from -19.16% in December 2023 to a peak of 25.81% in December 2024. The ratio displays substantial fluctuations, with a notable upward trend in the later quarters.
Overall, the profitability ratios of KBR Inc have exhibited variability, with some quarters showing significant improvement while others have experienced challenges. Investors and stakeholders may want to consider the trend in these ratios along with other financial metrics to assess the company's financial performance accurately.