Matthews International Corporation (MATW)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 29.50% | 30.79% | 30.41% | 30.35% | 30.71% | 30.79% | 30.68% | 29.87% | 29.63% | 29.53% | 30.36% | 31.80% | 32.43% | 33.11% | 33.53% | 33.39% | 33.22% | 33.79% | 34.42% | 34.80% |
| Operating profit margin | -0.69% | 3.49% | 4.20% | 4.27% | 4.68% | -0.61% | -1.21% | -2.11% | -2.49% | 2.09% | 1.99% | 2.46% | 2.52% | 3.38% | 3.28% | -3.22% | -4.28% | -9.70% | -7.95% | -0.71% |
| Pretax margin | -3.88% | 0.72% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.18% | -3.09% | -3.41% | -4.10% | -5.91% | -1.21% | -1.37% | -1.12% | 0.56% | 1.26% | 1.00% | -5.77% | -7.06% | -12.87% | -11.21% | -3.71% |
| Net profit margin | -3.32% | 1.43% | 1.77% | 1.77% | 2.09% | -3.20% | -3.61% | -4.30% | -5.66% | -1.29% | -1.26% | -0.88% | 0.17% | 0.86% | 0.83% | -5.16% | -5.82% | -11.11% | -10.14% | -3.37% |
The profitability ratios of Matthews International Corporation have shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has generally been in the range of 29% to 34%, with a recent decrease to 29.50% in the most recent quarter. This indicates the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations but may warrant monitoring for potential cost management issues.
The operating profit margin has been more volatile, with negative margins in some quarters and positive margins in others. The most recent quarter saw a negative operating profit margin of -0.69%, which suggests that the company may be experiencing challenges in controlling its operating expenses and maximizing efficiency in generating profits.
Similarly, the pretax margin and net profit margin have also fluctuated, with the most recent quarter showing negative margins of -3.88% and -3.32% respectively. This indicates that the company's overall profitability before and after taxes has been impacted by factors such as operational inefficiencies, increased expenses, or other financial issues.
Overall, Matthews International Corporation's profitability ratios suggest a mix of strengths and weaknesses in its ability to generate profits from its operations. Investors and analysts may want to closely monitor the company's efforts to improve operational efficiency and control expenses to enhance profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -0.67% | 3.43% | 4.16% | 4.22% | 4.67% | -0.60% | -1.15% | -1.97% | -2.33% | 1.92% | 1.78% | 2.07% | 2.07% | 2.66% | 2.48% | -2.34% | -3.10% | -6.94% | -5.48% | -0.47% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -3.25% | 1.41% | 1.76% | 1.75% | 2.08% | -3.15% | -3.44% | -4.01% | -5.30% | -1.18% | -1.13% | -0.74% | 0.14% | 0.67% | 0.63% | -3.76% | -4.21% | -7.95% | -7.00% | -2.26% |
| Return on total capital | -1.17% | 4.71% | 5.56% | 5.78% | 6.53% | -1.22% | -1.89% | -3.08% | -5.96% | 0.39% | 0.18% | 0.55% | 2.72% | 3.56% | 3.34% | -3.83% | -5.00% | -10.78% | -8.51% | -1.02% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -13.65% | 5.21% | 6.52% | 6.54% | 7.47% | -11.37% | -12.72% | -15.10% | -20.47% | -3.81% | -3.50% | -2.35% | 0.46% | 2.24% | 2.08% | -12.62% | -14.27% | -27.56% | -25.98% | -7.22% |
Matthews International Corporation's profitability ratios show fluctuating performance over the past several quarters. While the operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has varied from negative to positive values, indicating operational efficiency challenges, the return on assets (ROA) and return on total capital have also been inconsistent, with negative figures in some periods.
The return on equity (ROE) reflects a similar trend of volatility, with negative values recorded in many quarters. This suggests that the company is not effectively generating returns for its equity investors.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Matthews International Corporation demonstrate potential issues with profitability and operational efficiency that need to be addressed to improve financial performance and investor confidence.