Mettler-Toledo International Inc (MTD)
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 | 60.06% | 59.48% | 59.33% | 59.25% | 59.16% | 59.37% | 59.35% | 59.10% | 58.88% | 58.55% | 58.32% | 58.23% | 58.41% | 58.68% | 58.64% | 58.58% | 58.38% | 58.18% | 58.06% | 57.99% |
| Operating profit margin | 28.59% | 27.28% | 27.22% | 27.53% | 27.64% | 29.08% | 29.22% | 28.88% | 28.51% | 27.67% | 27.07% | 26.69% | 26.61% | 34.44% | 34.58% | 34.72% | 34.28% | 33.33% | 32.77% | 32.34% |
| Pretax margin | 26.79% | 25.39% | 25.26% | 25.56% | 25.70% | 27.26% | 27.59% | 27.44% | 27.31% | 25.00% | 24.48% | 24.14% | 24.01% | 23.93% | 23.72% | 23.12% | 22.11% | 23.76% | 22.95% | 22.64% |
| Net profit margin | 22.29% | 21.15% | 20.95% | 20.55% | 21.49% | 22.89% | 23.12% | 23.10% | 22.26% | 20.02% | 19.76% | 19.32% | 19.15% | 19.01% | 18.59% | 18.14% | 17.38% | 19.36% | 18.61% | 18.38% |
Mettler-Toledo International Inc's profitability ratios have shown a positive trend over the past few years. The gross profit margin has steadily increased from 57.99% as of March 31, 2020, to 60.06% as of December 31, 2024. This indicates the company's ability to control production costs and generate revenue.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has shown some fluctuation but generally improved, starting at 32.34% on March 31, 2020, and reaching 28.59% by December 31, 2024. This metric signifies the company's operational efficiency in managing its expenses.
The pretax margin has seen fluctuations as well, but overall it has also displayed a positive trajectory. Starting at 22.64% as of March 31, 2020, and ending at 26.79% by December 31, 2024, this ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits before taxes relative to its revenue.
Lastly, the net profit margin of Mettler-Toledo International Inc has shown a consistent increase from 18.38% on March 31, 2020, to 22.29% by December 31, 2024. This metric reflects the company's profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes.
Overall, the improving trend in these profitability ratios demonstrates Mettler-Toledo International Inc's effective cost management, revenue generation, and overall financial performance over the specified period.
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) | 34.18% | 30.92% | 31.42% | 31.74% | 31.20% | 34.58% | 34.28% | 33.47% | 31.99% | 32.74% | 31.36% | 30.31% | 29.74% | 38.85% | 38.22% | 37.15% | 37.58% | 36.03% | 35.93% | 33.38% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 26.64% | 23.97% | 24.18% | 23.69% | 24.27% | 27.22% | 27.13% | 26.76% | 24.98% | 23.70% | 22.89% | 21.94% | 21.41% | 21.45% | 20.55% | 19.40% | 19.05% | 20.94% | 20.41% | 18.97% |
| Return on total capital | 65.24% | 59.38% | 64.34% | 59.95% | 60.45% | 62.55% | 59.29% | 57.57% | 58.24% | 58.81% | 54.35% | 52.13% | 53.40% | 50.43% | 48.11% | 44.62% | 46.00% | 46.49% | 44.69% | 39.17% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3,519.15% | — | 10,517.21% | 870.82% | 415.42% | 432.10% | 337.40% | 290.00% | 189.65% | 130.72% | 121.49% | 178.66% |
Mettler-Toledo International Inc's profitability ratios reflect a consistently strong performance over the disclosed periods.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown an upward trend from 33.38% as of March 31, 2020, to 34.18% as of December 31, 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its total assets has been improving steadily.
2. Return on Assets (ROA) has also exhibited a positive trajectory, increasing from 18.97% on March 31, 2020, to 26.64% on December 31, 2024. This suggests that the company's profitability in relation to its total assets has been on an upward trajectory.
3. Return on Total Capital has been consistently high, ranging from 39.17% on March 31, 2020, to 65.24% on December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been efficient in generating returns from its total capital employed.
4. Return on Equity (ROE) has shown significant variability, with exceptionally high figures recorded in some periods. It peaked at over 10,000% on June 30, 2022, reflecting the company's ability to generate substantial profits relative to shareholders' equity.
Overall, the company's profitability ratios demonstrate a robust financial performance and efficient utilization of assets and capital to generate returns for investors.