Alliant Energy Corp (LNT)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 65.38% | 65.77% | 66.36% | 66.92% | 67.27% | 66.62% | 66.16% | 65.52% | 64.21% | 63.43% | 62.99% | 64.18% | 65.11% | 73.29% | 72.78% | 70.62% | 64.08% | 64.02% | 57.65% | 54.37% |
| Operating profit margin | 23.44% | 22.60% | 21.89% | 21.51% | 22.07% | 22.28% | 22.32% | 22.06% | 21.67% | 21.77% | 21.93% | 22.05% | 21.66% | 24.11% | 23.66% | 22.49% | 21.31% | 20.27% | 19.67% | 19.57% |
| Pretax margin | 17.56% | 16.90% | 16.05% | 15.93% | 16.82% | 17.09% | 17.43% | 17.07% | 16.35% | 15.98% | 16.20% | 16.43% | 16.60% | 19.68% | 19.56% | 18.46% | 17.44% | 16.38% | 15.76% | 15.88% |
| Net profit margin | 17.46% | 16.93% | 15.85% | 15.65% | 16.29% | 16.64% | 17.86% | 18.06% | 18.37% | 18.12% | 18.37% | 18.37% | 18.27% | 20.50% | 19.09% | 17.45% | 15.54% | 14.87% | 14.54% | 14.59% |
Alliant Energy Corp.'s profitability ratios have shown relatively stable performance over the quarters analyzed. The gross profit margin has been consistently above 57%, indicating efficient cost management and strong pricing strategies. The operating profit margin has hovered around 22%, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.
The pretax margin has remained steady in the range of 15-17%, indicating the company's ability to control expenses and generate income before taxes. The net profit margin, a key indicator of overall profitability, has also been consistent, ranging from 15-17%, demonstrating Alliant Energy Corp.'s ability to convert revenues into profits after taxes.
Overall, Alliant Energy Corp. showcases solid profitability, with stable margins across different quarters, signaling robust financial health and operational efficiency.
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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 4.45% | 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% | 4.67% | 4.67% | 4.66% | 4.46% | 4.37% | 4.49% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.31% | 3.30% | 3.22% | 3.24% | 3.40% | 3.33% | 3.64% | 3.67% | 3.63% | 3.52% | 3.54% | 3.55% | 3.52% | 3.83% | 3.77% | 3.63% | 3.39% | 3.27% | 3.23% | 3.35% |
| Return on total capital | 7.34% | 7.04% | 7.02% | 7.01% | 7.40% | 7.21% | 7.46% | 6.95% | 6.89% | 6.65% | 6.79% | 6.82% | 6.76% | 7.49% | 7.78% | 8.14% | 8.46% | 8.22% | 8.15% | 8.23% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 10.37% | 10.24% | 10.18% | 10.37% | 10.91% | 10.74% | 11.49% | 11.39% | 11.25% | 10.78% | 10.91% | 10.84% | 10.97% | 11.75% | 11.73% | 11.12% | 10.89% | 10.89% | 11.07% | 11.24% |
Alliant Energy Corp. has maintained relatively stable profitability ratios over the past eight quarters. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged between 4.40% and 4.60%, indicating that the company generates operating income of approximately 4.40-4.60 cents for every dollar of assets employed.
The Return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated between 3.23% and 3.40%, suggesting that Alliant Energy Corp. generates net income of around 3.23-3.40 cents for every dollar of assets.
The Return on total capital has varied between 6.10% and 6.60%, indicating that the company generates returns of approximately 6.10-6.60 cents for every dollar of total capital invested in the business.
Lastly, the Return on equity (ROE) has ranged from 10.20% to 11.32%, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits of approximately 10.20-11.32 cents for every dollar of shareholders' equity.
Overall, Alliant Energy Corp. has demonstrated consistent profitability levels over the analyzed period, with ROE consistently higher than the other profitability ratios, indicating efficient use of equity in generating returns.