Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR)

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
Gross profit margin 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% 34.83% 34.98% 36.25% 36.25%
Operating profit margin 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% 4.10% 4.86% 10.08% 10.13%
Pretax margin 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% 2.99% 4.21% 9.74% 9.86%
Net profit margin 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% 2.81% 2.56% 6.72% 7.03%

Quaker Houghton's profitability ratios have shown an improving trend over the quarters in terms of gross profit margin, operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin. The gross profit margin has been steadily increasing from 31.52% in Q4 2022 to 36.13% in Q4 2023, indicating efficient cost management and pricing strategies.

Similarly, the operating profit margin has shown consistent growth, reaching 11.37% in Q4 2023, reflecting the company's ability to control operating expenses effectively while generating revenue. The pretax margin has also improved significantly over the quarters, with a notable increase from 0.47% in Q4 2022 to 8.62% in Q4 2023, indicating better profitability before accounting for taxes.

Moreover, the net profit margin has shown a positive trend, turning negative in Q1 2023 to a positive 5.74% in Q4 2023, demonstrating the company's ability to generate profit after all expenses, including taxes. Overall, the improving profitability ratios suggest Quaker Houghton's efforts in enhancing operational efficiency and driving profitability over the quarters.


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
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 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% 1.62% 1.69% 11.78% 12.33%
Return on assets (ROA) 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% 1.11% 0.89% 7.86% 8.55%
Return on total capital 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% 2.39% 2.37% 18.31% 19.39%
Return on equity (ROE) 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% 2.55% 2.01% 12.47% 13.61%

Quaker Houghton's profitability ratios show an overall positive trend over the quarters analyzed. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has steadily increased from 5.28% in Q1 2022 to 8.18% in Q4 2023, indicating the company's ability to generate earnings from its assets through core operations has improved consistently.

Return on assets (ROA) also shows a positive trend, with the ratio moving from negative values in Q1 and Q4 2022 to 4.13% in Q4 2023. This suggests that the company has become more efficient in generating profits relative to its total assets over time.

Return on total capital has shown a similar upward trend, increasing from 6.40% in Q1 2022 to 11.10% in Q4 2023. This indicates that Quaker Houghton's ability to generate returns from all sources of capital has improved significantly.

Return on equity (ROE) has also demonstrated an upward trajectory, rising from negative values in Q1 and Q4 2022 to 8.10% in Q4 2023. This suggests that the company's profitability in relation to its shareholders' equity has strengthened over the quarters analyzed.

Overall, the profitability ratios of Quaker Houghton indicate a consistent improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets, capital, and equity over time.