Alliant Energy Corp (LNT)
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 | 36.74% | 30.75% | 30.36% | 35.07% | 38.79% | 41.39% | 40.48% | 40.02% | 40.63% | 41.08% | 41.57% | 41.94% | 42.41% | 43.10% | 43.68% | 43.79% | 42.85% | 42.99% | 42.21% | 41.05% |
| Operating profit margin | 23.76% | 22.89% | 23.14% | 23.71% | 23.44% | 22.31% | 21.69% | 21.41% | 22.07% | 22.12% | 22.24% | 22.03% | 21.67% | 21.78% | 21.94% | 22.05% | 21.68% | 22.69% | 22.75% | 22.07% |
| Pretax margin | 14.44% | 14.04% | 14.84% | 17.43% | 17.56% | 16.68% | 15.90% | 15.86% | 16.82% | 16.97% | 17.36% | 17.05% | 16.35% | 15.99% | 16.21% | 16.45% | 16.61% | 18.53% | 18.81% | 18.10% |
| Net profit margin | 17.33% | 16.66% | 15.77% | 17.53% | 17.46% | 16.71% | 15.71% | 15.57% | 16.29% | 16.35% | 17.54% | 17.73% | 17.96% | 17.84% | 18.09% | 18.08% | 17.98% | 19.01% | 18.08% | 16.84% |
The profitability ratios of Alliant Energy Corp demonstrate the company's ability to generate profits relative to its revenue.
1. Gross profit margin: Alliant Energy Corp's gross profit margin has been relatively stable around 40-44% from March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2023. However, there was a notable decline to 38.79% by December 31, 2023. A recovery was observed by September 30, 2024, when the gross profit margin reached 36.74%.
2. Operating profit margin: The company's operating profit margin ranged from 21-23% during the period under review. Notably, there was an increase in the operating profit margin from March 31, 2024, to December 31, 2024, indicating improved operational efficiency.
3. Pretax margin: Alliant Energy Corp's pretax margin fluctuated between 14-18% between March 31, 2020, and September 30, 2024. There was a significant drop in the pretax margin in June 30, 2024, to 14.84%, which improved by December 31, 2024, to 14.44%.
4. Net profit margin: The net profit margin of Alliant Energy Corp also varied from 15-19% over the period analyzed. The net profit margin decreased in June 30, 2022, to 15.71% but recovered to 17.53% by March 31, 2024, indicating a fluctuating trend in profitability.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Alliant Energy Corp show mixed performance with fluctuations in margins over the years, indicating the need for continuous monitoring and strategic adjustments to enhance profitability.
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) | 4.16% | 3.98% | 4.20% | 4.44% | 4.29% | 4.40% | 4.45% | 4.46% | 4.60% | 4.46% | 4.54% | 4.49% | 4.29% | 4.23% | 4.23% | 4.26% | 4.18% | 4.50% | 4.68% | 4.68% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.04% | 2.90% | 2.86% | 3.29% | 3.20% | 3.30% | 3.22% | 3.24% | 3.40% | 3.30% | 3.58% | 3.61% | 3.55% | 3.46% | 3.48% | 3.50% | 3.47% | 3.77% | 3.71% | 3.57% |
| Return on total capital | 14.55% | 14.15% | 14.75% | 15.09% | 15.67% | 15.28% | 15.33% | 16.01% | 16.44% | 15.91% | 15.95% | 15.40% | 14.64% | 14.09% | 14.33% | 14.47% | 14.81% | 16.13% | 16.47% | 16.23% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.85% | 9.49% | 9.20% | 10.24% | 10.37% | 10.24% | 10.18% | 10.37% | 10.91% | 10.63% | 11.32% | 11.19% | 11.00% | 10.61% | 10.74% | 10.67% | 10.79% | 11.59% | 11.56% | 10.94% |
Alliant Energy Corp's profitability ratios show fluctuating but generally stable performance over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): This ratio measures the company's ability to generate profits from its operational assets. Alliant Energy Corp's Operating ROA ranged from 4.18% to 4.60% during this period, showing a reasonably consistent performance with a slight improvement towards the end of the period.
2. Return on Assets (ROA): This ratio indicates the company's overall efficiency in using its assets to generate earnings. Alliant Energy Corp's ROA fluctuated between 2.86% and 3.71%, with a downward trend towards the end of the period, possibly indicating challenges in asset utilization efficiency.
3. Return on Total Capital: This ratio assesses the company's ability to generate returns for all its capital providers. Alliant Energy Corp's Return on Total Capital ranged from 14.15% to 16.47%. The company demonstrated a relatively stable performance in generating returns for its total capital providers, with a slight dip in the later part of the period.
4. Return on Equity (ROE): ROE reflects the company's profitability in relation to shareholders' equity. Alliant Energy Corp's ROE fluctuated between 9.20% and 11.59%, indicating variations in the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity. The performance remained relatively stable but showed a declining trend towards the end of the period.
In summary, Alliant Energy Corp has maintained a stable performance in terms of profitability ratios over the analyzed period, with some fluctuations in ROA and ROE. The company's ability to generate returns for total capital providers has shown more consistency, while operational efficiency has slightly improved. However, it may be beneficial for the company to focus on improving asset utilization and maintaining or enhancing returns on equity to ensure sustained profitability in the future.