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 | |
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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 | |
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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.