MasTec Inc (MTZ)
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 | 10.98% | 9.28% | 8.76% | 9.68% | 10.26% | 11.82% | 11.94% | 11.49% | 12.19% | 12.48% | 12.89% | 13.60% | 14.41% | 15.56% | 16.70% | 16.79% | 16.61% | 15.81% | 15.18% | 15.49% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.48% | 2.85% | 3.17% | 3.98% | 3.41% | 3.60% | 2.64% | 1.10% | 1.59% | 2.32% | 3.12% | 4.23% | 6.08% | 7.01% | 8.05% | 8.16% | 7.76% | 7.25% | 7.15% | 7.97% |
| Pretax margin | 2.04% | 1.27% | 0.33% | -0.02% | -0.69% | -0.60% | -0.30% | -0.33% | 0.44% | 1.42% | 2.38% | 3.52% | 5.41% | 6.32% | 7.20% | 7.25% | 6.73% | 6.16% | 6.11% | 6.95% |
| Net profit margin | 1.32% | 0.73% | 0.06% | -0.09% | -0.42% | -0.41% | -0.12% | -0.12% | 0.34% | 1.24% | 2.00% | 2.81% | 4.14% | 4.70% | 5.24% | 5.27% | 5.11% | 4.86% | 4.81% | 5.44% |
MasTec Inc's profitability ratios have shown a declining trend over the years. The gross profit margin, which indicates the efficiency of the company's production and pricing strategies, has decreased from 15.49% in March 2020 to 10.98% in December 2024.
Similarly, the operating profit margin, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations, has also experienced a downward trajectory, dropping from 7.97% in March 2020 to 4.48% in December 2024.
The pretax margin, a measure of the company's profitability before taxes, has followed a similar pattern, declining from 6.95% in March 2020 to 2.04% in December 2024.
Lastly, the net profit margin, which shows the company's net income as a percentage of revenue, has also shown a decrease, falling from 5.44% in March 2020 to 1.32% in December 2024.
Overall, MasTec Inc's profitability ratios indicate a downward trend over the years, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining and growing profitability.
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) | 6.14% | 3.96% | 4.45% | 5.51% | 4.19% | 4.43% | 3.13% | 1.27% | 1.67% | 2.66% | 3.57% | 4.85% | 6.79% | 9.07% | 9.64% | 9.84% | 9.38% | 8.91% | 9.62% | 11.53% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.81% | 1.01% | 0.09% | -0.12% | -0.51% | -0.50% | -0.14% | -0.13% | 0.36% | 1.43% | 2.28% | 3.22% | 4.62% | 6.08% | 6.28% | 6.36% | 6.18% | 5.97% | 6.47% | 7.88% |
| Return on total capital | 14.67% | 12.74% | 9.56% | 8.41% | 5.61% | 5.69% | 5.83% | 4.34% | 5.67% | 7.81% | 10.66% | 13.70% | 19.01% | 24.00% | 26.07% | 25.86% | 24.17% | 24.41% | 27.47% | 33.47% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 5.45% | 3.16% | 0.29% | -0.40% | -1.85% | -1.75% | -0.48% | -0.46% | 1.22% | 4.20% | 6.81% | 9.10% | 12.93% | 16.07% | 17.15% | 16.90% | 16.10% | 16.55% | 18.48% | 22.87% |
MasTec Inc's profitability ratios have shown a declining trend over the past few years.
- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): There has been a gradual decrease in the Operating ROA from 11.53% in March 2020 to 4.45% in June 2024, indicating a decrease in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets through operations.
- Return on Assets (ROA): The ROA has also declined significantly from 7.88% in March 2020 to 0.09% in June 2024, demonstrating a diminishing ability of the company to generate profits relative to its total assets.
- Return on Total Capital: The Return on Total Capital has followed a downward trajectory, decreasing from 33.47% in March 2020 to 14.67% in December 2024, showing a reduction in the company's efficiency in generating returns from its invested capital.
- Return on Equity (ROE): The ROE has experienced a consistent decline from 22.87% in March 2020 to 5.45% in December 2024, reflecting a diminishing ability of the company to generate returns for its equity holders.
Overall, the decreasing profitability ratios suggest that MasTec Inc may be facing challenges in generating profits efficiently and effectively utilizing its assets and capital. Further analysis of the company's operations and financial strategies may be necessary to address these declining trends and improve profitability.