Knife River Corporation (KNF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 19.66% | 19.67% | 19.65% | 18.98% | 19.04% | 17.82% | 15.35% | 13.83% | 13.70% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.91% | 10.71% | 10.80% | 10.07% | 10.47% | 9.74% | 7.58% | 6.49% | 6.48% |
| Pretax margin | 9.35% | 9.16% | 9.11% | 8.23% | 8.67% | 6.87% | 4.79% | 3.87% | 3.92% |
| Net profit margin | 6.96% | 6.89% | 6.88% | 6.19% | 6.46% | 5.03% | 3.45% | 2.83% | 2.88% |
Knife River Corporation has shown a consistent improvement in its profitability ratios over the analyzed period. The gross profit margin has steadily increased from 13.70% in December 2022 to 19.66% in December 2024, indicating a positive trend in cost management and pricing strategies.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has shown growth from 6.48% in December 2022 to 10.91% in December 2024, showing efficiency in managing operating expenses and generating profits from core operations.
The pretax margin has also exhibited a positive trajectory, increasing from 3.92% in December 2022 to 9.35% in December 2024. This signifies effective tax management and improved overall profitability before taxes.
Furthermore, the net profit margin has shown a consistent increase over the period, rising from 2.88% in December 2022 to 6.96% in December 2024. This indicates that Knife River Corporation has been successful in increasing its bottom line profitability after accounting for all expenses and taxes.
Overall, the improving trend in all profitability ratios reflects Knife River Corporation's effective management of costs, operations, and overall 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 11.09% | 10.73% | 11.57% | 11.43% | 11.40% | 9.88% | 7.47% | 7.07% | 6.56% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.07% | 6.90% | 7.37% | 7.02% | 7.03% | 5.11% | 3.40% | 3.08% | 2.91% |
| Return on total capital | 22.06% | 22.36% | 24.84% | 24.72% | 24.29% | 23.93% | 21.01% | 19.66% | 18.38% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 13.66% | 13.74% | 15.22% | 14.49% | 14.44% | 11.01% | 8.21% | 7.35% | 7.10% |
Knife River Corporation has shown consistently improving profitability ratios over the past few quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been on an upward trend, increasing from 6.56% in December 2022 to 11.09% in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been effectively generating profits from its operational assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) has also shown a similar positive trend, rising from 2.91% in December 2022 to 7.07% in December 2024. This ratio reflects the overall profitability of the company's assets.
- Return on total capital has steadily increased from 18.38% in December 2022 to 22.06% in December 2024, showing that the company is effectively utilizing its total capital to generate returns for its investors.
- Return on equity (ROE) has shown significant growth, increasing from 7.10% in December 2022 to 13.66% in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been improving its ability to generate profits from the shareholders' equity.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Knife River Corporation demonstrate a positive trend, indicating improved efficiency and effectiveness in utilizing assets and capital to generate returns for both operational and investor purposes.