MDU Resources Group Inc (MDU)
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 | 24.55% | 15.63% | 15.62% | 16.61% | 15.71% | 16.08% | 16.29% | 16.00% | 16.42% | 16.42% | 16.88% | 17.69% | 18.39% | 18.97% | 19.21% | 19.38% | 18.93% | 18.56% | 18.17% | 17.37% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.90% | 10.28% | 10.26% | 9.98% | 7.69% | 7.34% | 8.14% | 7.97% | 8.23% | 7.93% | 8.10% | 8.80% | 9.40% | 9.92% | 10.18% | 10.30% | 9.85% | 9.58% | 9.36% | 8.71% |
| Pretax margin | 5.16% | 9.22% | 9.69% | 12.52% | 9.71% | 8.71% | 8.81% | 6.44% | 6.63% | 6.37% | 6.59% | 7.52% | 8.21% | 8.81% | 9.04% | 9.14% | 8.59% | 8.12% | 7.84% | 7.01% |
| Net profit margin | 7.31% | 8.92% | 9.26% | 10.75% | 8.35% | 6.35% | 6.51% | 5.13% | 5.27% | 5.14% | 5.32% | 6.10% | 6.66% | 7.18% | 7.43% | 7.50% | 7.05% | 6.75% | 6.50% | 5.87% |
MDU Resources Group Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the reporting periods.
- Gross profit margin has ranged from 15.71% to 24.55%, with a general declining trend in recent periods, indicating a decrease in the percentage of revenue retained after deducting the cost of goods sold.
- Operating profit margin fluctuated between 6.90% and 10.28%, with significant variations in different quarters, suggesting fluctuations in operational efficiency and cost management.
- Pretax margin ranged from 5.16% to 12.52%, with a notable increase in the March 31, 2024 quarter, indicating fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profit before taxes.
- Net profit margin varied between 5.10% and 10.75%, with a general increasing trend in recent quarters, indicating the company's ability to generate profit after all expenses have been deducted.
Overall, MDU Resources Group Inc's profitability ratios show mixed performance, with fluctuations in margins, reflecting changes in operational efficiency, cost management, and overall profitability over the reporting 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) | 3.77% | 5.60% | 5.67% | 5.66% | 4.88% | 5.30% | 7.06% | 5.90% | 5.94% | 5.41% | 5.35% | 5.76% | 6.00% | 6.51% | 6.90% | 7.10% | 6.77% | 6.51% | 6.51% | 6.04% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.99% | 4.85% | 5.11% | 6.09% | 5.29% | 4.59% | 5.65% | 3.80% | 3.80% | 3.51% | 3.52% | 3.99% | 4.24% | 4.71% | 5.03% | 5.17% | 4.85% | 4.59% | 4.52% | 4.07% |
| Return on total capital | 11.41% | 17.27% | 18.13% | 22.64% | 21.49% | 23.22% | 20.27% | 12.11% | 11.11% | 9.83% | 14.96% | 15.98% | 16.57% | 17.68% | 18.83% | 19.48% | 18.57% | 18.13% | 18.31% | 16.96% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 10.45% | 12.97% | 13.49% | 16.01% | 14.28% | 13.09% | 16.04% | 10.46% | 10.25% | 9.65% | 9.69% | 10.65% | 11.18% | 12.12% | 13.06% | 13.46% | 12.67% | 12.38% | 12.34% | 11.27% |
MDU Resources Group Inc's profitability ratios show varying performance over the periods analyzed. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated between 5.35% and 7.10% during the period under review, indicating the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets. The Return on Assets (ROA) also demonstrates some variability, ranging from 3.52% to 6.09%, reflecting the company's efficiency in utilizing its total assets to generate profits.
The Return on Total Capital has shown a wider range of performance, from 9.83% to 23.22%, indicating the return generated by the company on its total invested capital. The Return on Equity (ROE) has also exhibited fluctuations, varying between 9.65% and 16.04%, showing how efficiently the company is utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profits.
Overall, the profitability ratios of MDU Resources Group Inc demonstrate a mixed performance outlook, with some periods showing stronger profitability metrics than others. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor these ratios to assess the company's profitability and financial health accurately.