Matson Inc (MATX)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 25.01% | 22.97% | 20.66% | 20.13% | 20.16% | 20.60% | 23.95% | 30.32% | 35.26% | 39.30% | 40.62% | 37.96% | 34.84% | 30.22% | 25.31% | 22.49% | 20.10% | 17.45% | 15.72% | 14.90% |
| Operating profit margin | 16.06% | 14.38% | 11.53% | 10.95% | 11.08% | 11.59% | 14.55% | 22.93% | 29.57% | 34.67% | 37.34% | 34.25% | 30.25% | 24.71% | 18.77% | 15.01% | 11.76% | 8.45% | 6.73% | 5.70% |
| Pretax margin | 17.52% | 15.83% | 12.96% | 12.02% | 12.05% | 12.44% | 17.10% | 24.90% | 31.14% | 35.91% | 37.09% | 33.95% | 29.84% | 24.21% | 18.20% | 14.27% | 10.87% | 7.41% | 5.49% | 4.55% |
| Net profit margin | 13.92% | 12.37% | 10.41% | 9.61% | 9.60% | 10.06% | 13.52% | 19.54% | 24.50% | 28.71% | 29.33% | 26.93% | 23.63% | 18.42% | 13.85% | 10.71% | 8.10% | 5.54% | 4.11% | 3.39% |
Matson Inc's profitability ratios show a positive trend over the past years. The gross profit margin has been steadily increasing from 14.90% in March 2020 to a peak of 40.62% in June 2022, before slightly declining to 25.01% by December 2024.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has shown a consistent growth trend, starting at 5.70% in March 2020 and reaching a peak of 37.34% in June 2022, before tapering off to 16.06% by December 2024.
The pretax margin and net profit margin have also exhibited a favorable uptrend during the period under review. The pretax margin increased from 4.55% in March 2020 to a high of 37.09% in June 2022, then decreased slightly to 17.52% by December 2024. The net profit margin followed a similar pattern, rising from 3.39% in March 2020 to a peak of 29.33% in June 2022, and then easing to 13.92% by December 2024.
Overall, Matson Inc has demonstrated improving profitability, as evidenced by the upward trajectory of its key profitability ratios. However, there was a slight decline in profitability towards the end of the period, indicating potential challenges that the company may need to address to sustain its profitability levels.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 11.96% | 10.75% | 8.59% | 8.07% | 7.76% | 8.39% | 11.71% | 21.06% | 29.66% | 37.39% | 42.78% | 37.71% | 32.15% | 25.74% | 18.12% | 13.23% | 9.66% | 6.70% | 5.21% | 4.39% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 10.37% | 9.25% | 7.76% | 7.09% | 6.72% | 7.28% | 10.88% | 17.95% | 24.57% | 30.96% | 33.61% | 29.65% | 25.11% | 19.19% | 13.38% | 9.44% | 6.66% | 4.39% | 3.18% | 2.61% |
| Return on total capital | 22.88% | 20.89% | 17.34% | 18.96% | 21.94% | 25.79% | 35.77% | 53.25% | 69.28% | 85.11% | 93.59% | 89.05% | 82.47% | 70.86% | 61.42% | 53.05% | 44.09% | 37.03% | 32.33% | 27.51% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 17.96% | 16.07% | 13.83% | 12.60% | 12.38% | 13.08% | 20.03% | 33.42% | 46.32% | 60.05% | 65.50% | 61.73% | 55.62% | 45.99% | 34.64% | 26.87% | 20.09% | 13.80% | 10.84% | 9.25% |
Matson Inc's profitability ratios exhibit fluctuations over the reporting periods. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown a fluctuating trend with a sharp increase from March 31, 2024, to June 30, 2024, followed by a slight decline. However, it remains relatively high compared to the earlier periods.
The Return on assets (ROA) also experienced variability, with a peak in September 2021 followed by a gradual decline. The ratios show a general downward trend from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024, albeit with some minor fluctuations.
Return on total capital has displayed a similar pattern, peaking in December 31, 2021, and then gradually declining. Notably, there is a sharp decrease from March 31, 2023, to June 30, 2023, but a slight recovery in the subsequent periods.
Return on equity (ROE) follows a comparable trajectory, hitting a peak in December 31, 2021, before declining consistently. The ratios exhibit a decreasing trend from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024, with some fluctuations in between.
Overall, Matson Inc's profitability ratios show a mix of highs and lows, indicating varying levels of operational and financial efficiency and effectiveness over the reported quarters.