Landstar System Inc (LSTR)
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 | 71.15% | 73.38% | 75.53% | 77.55% | 94.56% | 94.68% | 94.60% | 94.54% | 94.24% | 94.12% | 93.95% | 93.30% | 92.65% | 94.05% | 94.20% | 94.66% | 95.15% | 95.36% | 95.24% | 95.11% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.49% | 6.82% | 7.10% | 7.38% | 7.68% | 7.73% | 7.78% | 7.83% | 7.73% | 7.49% | 7.49% | 6.73% | 6.12% | 6.13% | 5.94% | 6.84% | 7.32% | 7.45% | 7.50% | 7.34% |
| Pretax margin | 6.56% | 6.85% | 7.09% | 7.36% | 7.63% | 7.67% | 7.73% | 7.77% | 7.67% | 7.43% | 7.41% | 6.64% | 6.02% | 6.04% | 5.85% | 6.75% | 7.24% | 7.38% | 7.43% | 7.26% |
| Net profit margin | 4.99% | 5.19% | 5.37% | 5.57% | 5.79% | 5.85% | 5.89% | 5.94% | 5.84% | 5.66% | 5.66% | 5.08% | 4.65% | 4.62% | 4.48% | 5.16% | 5.58% | 5.76% | 5.82% | 5.68% |
Landstar System Inc's profitability ratios have shown a consistent trend over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has remained relatively high, ranging from 71.15% to 95.36%, indicating efficient cost management and strong pricing power.
The operating profit margin has also been stable, ranging from 6.49% to 7.78%, demonstrating the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations. The pretax margin has followed a similar trend, indicating consistent profitability before accounting for taxes.
However, the net profit margin has been slightly more volatile, ranging from 4.48% to 5.84%. This could be due to factors such as fluctuations in taxes or other non-operating expenses impacting the bottom line.
Overall, Landstar System Inc's profitability ratios suggest that the company is effectively managing its costs, generating profits from operations, and maintaining a healthy level of profitability.
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) | 19.10% | 21.26% | 24.33% | 27.72% | 29.56% | 29.95% | 29.42% | 27.63% | 24.72% | 23.06% | 23.03% | 19.19% | 15.30% | 16.88% | 17.56% | 22.00% | 20.94% | 22.98% | 24.83% | 24.98% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 14.67% | 16.18% | 18.41% | 20.91% | 22.31% | 22.68% | 22.28% | 20.98% | 18.65% | 17.41% | 17.41% | 14.51% | 11.62% | 12.72% | 13.24% | 16.60% | 15.95% | 17.75% | 19.25% | 19.33% |
| Return on total capital | 34.98% | 37.76% | 45.00% | 54.46% | 64.37% | 68.20% | 69.25% | 66.02% | 58.66% | 49.05% | 47.25% | 39.61% | 36.56% | 33.31% | 34.41% | 43.38% | 41.43% | 42.13% | 45.98% | 46.34% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 26.87% | 28.73% | 34.05% | 41.07% | 48.57% | 51.64% | 52.44% | 50.12% | 44.26% | 37.04% | 35.71% | 29.94% | 27.77% | 25.10% | 25.95% | 32.74% | 31.56% | 32.53% | 35.65% | 35.85% |
Landstar System Inc has shown consistent profitability over the periods analyzed. The company's Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 15.30% to 29.95%, indicating its ability to generate operating profits relative to its total assets. Return on Assets (ROA) has been in the range of 11.62% to 22.68%, demonstrating Landstar's efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits.
Return on Total Capital has shown an increasing trend, ranging from 33.31% to 69.25%, highlighting the company's ability to generate profits from its total invested capital. Return on Equity (ROE) has ranged from 25.10% to 51.64%, showcasing Landstar's ability to generate returns for its shareholders.
Overall, Landstar System Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate the company's strong performance in generating profits in relation to its assets, capital, and equity, reflecting efficient operational and financial management.