Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 37.31% | 38.79% | 38.86% | 38.42% | 37.48% | 36.50% | 35.18% | 33.73% | 32.57% | 31.90% | 31.72% | 32.86% | 34.17% | 35.61% | 37.20% | 37.15% | 37.08% | 36.29% | 34.75% | 34.98% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.59% | 11.84% | 12.11% | 11.85% | 11.39% | 5.95% | 5.15% | 3.84% | 2.78% | 7.32% | 7.01% | 7.59% | 8.65% | 9.20% | 9.62% | 8.09% | 4.29% | 3.21% | -0.33% | 1.08% |
| Pretax margin | 9.02% | 10.06% | 10.07% | 9.53% | 8.94% | 3.38% | 2.78% | 1.34% | 0.48% | 5.40% | 5.29% | 7.29% | 8.98% | 10.77% | 11.19% | 8.68% | 2.48% | -0.23% | -3.78% | -2.06% |
| Net profit margin | 6.34% | 6.79% | 6.77% | 6.38% | 5.99% | 0.88% | 0.46% | -0.33% | -0.85% | 4.19% | 4.56% | 5.77% | 6.97% | 9.04% | 9.28% | 7.40% | 2.86% | 0.46% | -2.50% | -0.82% |
Quaker Chemical Corporation's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the given period.
- The Gross Profit Margin has generally trended downwards from 34.98% on March 31, 2020, to 37.31% on December 31, 2024, with some variation in between. This indicates a decrease in the percentage of revenue retained after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
- The Operating Profit Margin has been volatile, with negative margins in some quarters like -0.33% on June 30, 2020, and positive margins in others, reaching a high of 12.11% on June 30, 2024. This ratio demonstrates the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations.
- The Pretax Margin showcases the company's ability to generate profit before taxes. It has shown an upward trend overall, from -3.78% on June 30, 2020, to 9.02% on December 31, 2024, indicating an improvement in the company's operational efficiency in generating profits.
- The Net Profit Margin, which represents the percentage of revenue that translates into profit, also shows variability over time. It increased from -2.50% on June 30, 2020, to 6.34% on December 31, 2024, showing a positive trajectory in the company's ability to convert revenue into net income.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in Quaker Chemical Corporation's profitability ratios, the trend has been mostly positive, indicating improvements in operational efficiency and better utilization of resources leading to increased profitability over the analyzed period.
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) | 7.46% | 7.82% | 8.30% | 8.11% | 7.90% | 4.12% | 3.50% | 2.55% | 1.85% | 4.83% | 4.31% | 4.50% | 5.09% | 5.25% | 5.20% | 4.01% | 2.05% | 1.63% | -0.15% | 0.47% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.47% | 4.48% | 4.64% | 4.36% | 4.15% | 0.61% | 0.32% | -0.22% | -0.56% | 2.76% | 2.81% | 3.42% | 4.11% | 5.16% | 5.02% | 3.66% | 1.37% | 0.23% | -1.18% | -0.36% |
| Return on total capital | 9.62% | 9.97% | 10.57% | 10.33% | 10.14% | 5.25% | 4.44% | 3.25% | 2.37% | 6.18% | 5.56% | 5.99% | 7.23% | 8.29% | 8.32% | 6.79% | 2.81% | 1.35% | -0.93% | -0.08% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.62% | 8.48% | 8.89% | 8.51% | 8.14% | 1.24% | 0.66% | -0.47% | -1.25% | 6.11% | 6.27% | 7.35% | 8.75% | 10.97% | 10.76% | 8.03% | 3.00% | 0.52% | -2.91% | -0.91% |
Quaker Chemical Corporation's profitability ratios show fluctuating performance over the analyzed periods. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) improved from 0.47% as of March 31, 2020, to a peak of 8.30% by June 30, 2024. This indicates that the company was able to generate increasing operating income relative to its total assets during this timeframe.
The Return on Assets (ROA) also exhibited a similar trend, with a notable turnaround from negative figures in mid-2020 to positive returns, reaching 4.64% by June 30, 2024. The company's ability to generate profits from its assets improved significantly over these years.
Return on Total Capital and Return on Equity (ROE) ratios followed a similar trajectory, showing a consistent improvement from negative or modest levels in 2020 to more robust figures by the end of 2024. This reflects the company's effectiveness in generating returns for both debt and equity investors.
Overall, Quaker Chemical Corporation displayed a positive trend in profitability ratios over the analyzed periods, indicating improving operational efficiency and financial performance.