Lumen Technologies Inc (LUMN)
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 | 50.50% | 32.49% | 33.41% | 39.91% | 45.76% | 51.26% | 52.65% | 53.45% | 54.98% | 56.12% | 56.47% | 56.88% | 56.89% | 56.76% | 56.94% | 56.93% | 56.87% | 56.40% | 55.65% | 55.45% |
| Operating profit margin | 3.64% | 3.43% | 4.03% | -56.69% | -52.72% | -46.62% | -41.28% | 17.52% | 20.55% | 20.85% | 22.54% | 22.66% | 21.77% | 6.59% | 5.30% | 4.72% | 4.64% | 17.10% | 17.04% | 17.07% |
| Pretax margin | 1.36% | -16.94% | -15.79% | -76.65% | -70.32% | -75.99% | -65.78% | -6.72% | -5.67% | 15.49% | 13.93% | 14.84% | 13.72% | -0.93% | -2.08% | -2.84% | -3.78% | 8.39% | 7.89% | 7.71% |
| Net profit margin | -0.42% | -16.06% | -15.06% | -76.21% | -70.74% | -76.63% | -68.74% | -9.89% | -8.86% | 10.95% | 10.49% | 11.16% | 10.33% | -3.83% | -4.65% | -5.22% | -5.95% | 6.05% | 5.63% | 5.50% |
Lumen Technologies Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the years. The gross profit margin peaked at 56.94% in June 2021 but gradually declined to 50.50% by December 2024. The operating profit margin also experienced volatility, with negative margins reported in the latter half of 2023 and early 2024.
Similarly, the pretax and net profit margins have been erratic, reflecting the company's challenges in maintaining consistent profitability. While the pretax margin improved significantly in December 2021, reaching 13.72%, it turned negative again in the following quarters. The net profit margin followed a similar pattern, showing improvement in March 2022 but falling back into negative territory in subsequent periods.
Overall, Lumen Technologies Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate a lack of stability and highlight the company's struggle to generate sustainable profits over the analyzed periods.
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) | 1.42% | 1.34% | 1.68% | -24.11% | -22.56% | -19.26% | -17.79% | 6.37% | 7.88% | 7.05% | 7.43% | 7.55% | 7.39% | 2.26% | 1.82% | 1.65% | 1.62% | 5.78% | 5.73% | 5.86% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -0.16% | -6.28% | -6.27% | -32.41% | -30.27% | -31.66% | -29.63% | -3.59% | -3.40% | 3.70% | 3.46% | 3.72% | 3.51% | -1.31% | -1.60% | -1.82% | -2.07% | 2.04% | 1.89% | 1.89% |
| Return on total capital | 246.12% | -277.19% | -196.78% | -1,913.69% | -2,177.22% | -456.47% | -421.80% | -4.07% | -2.64% | 29.07% | 32.92% | 34.77% | 34.97% | 12.23% | 10.12% | 9.51% | 8.52% | 25.76% | 26.32% | 27.36% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -11.85% | -624.27% | -443.13% | -2,133.33% | -2,469.54% | -512.48% | -469.18% | -14.88% | -14.83% | 16.13% | 16.33% | 17.56% | 17.17% | -6.83% | -8.05% | -9.48% | -11.04% | 9.35% | 9.03% | 9.10% |
The profitability ratios of Lumen Technologies Inc have fluctuated significantly over the period analyzed.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) shows a consistent positive trend from March 2020 to December 2022, peaking at 7.88% before declining in the following periods. The negative percentages from June 2023 to December 2024 indicate operational losses within those quarters.
- Return on assets (ROA) also exhibits volatility, with a notable negative trend starting from December 2020 through December 2024, suggesting challenges in generating profits relative to its total assets.
- Return on total capital demonstrates a similar pattern where profitability was strong in early periods, but negative returns were experienced from December 2022 onwards, reaching extreme levels of negative percentages in subsequent quarters, indicating substantial losses relative to the total capital employed.
- Return on equity (ROE) reflects a comparable oscillation between positive and negative figures, with a dip in performance from June 2022 onwards, leading to significant negative returns by the end of the period in December 2024.
Overall, the profitability ratios indicate a mix of positive and concerning trends in Lumen Technologies Inc's ability to generate profits from its assets, operational activities, capital, and equity. These fluctuations suggest challenges in sustaining profitability and efficient capital management during the period analyzed.