NiSource Inc (NI)
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 | 89.00% | 67.43% | 66.96% | 65.18% | 60.18% | 57.00% | 55.24% | 53.78% | 53.83% | 55.74% | 56.78% | 58.25% | 60.25% | 93.27% | 100.42% | 108.30% | 123.06% | 92.33% | 92.37% | 92.44% |
| Operating profit margin | 15.91% | 30.45% | 31.10% | 29.57% | 26.89% | 24.60% | 22.88% | 22.02% | 23.70% | 23.52% | 23.94% | 24.92% | 22.97% | 24.59% | 23.52% | 22.32% | 14.48% | 5.59% | 5.53% | 12.43% |
| Pretax margin | 10.04% | 19.98% | 19.91% | 19.22% | 17.72% | 16.48% | 16.07% | 15.91% | 18.14% | 17.32% | 17.79% | 18.42% | 16.03% | 17.02% | 8.89% | 7.02% | -0.91% | -5.93% | -1.48% | 5.41% |
| Net profit margin | 8.31% | 16.82% | 16.99% | 16.37% | 14.83% | 13.67% | 13.15% | 13.07% | 15.06% | 14.40% | 14.73% | 15.20% | 13.34% | 13.16% | 7.09% | 5.40% | -0.46% | -4.58% | -1.17% | 4.48% |
NiSource Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past few years.
- Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin has decreased from 92.44% in March 2020 to 89.00% in December 2024, with some fluctuations in between. This indicates a decrease in the percentage of revenue retained after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
- Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin has shown more variability, ranging from 5.53% in June 2020 to 31.10% in June 2024. It peaked in the June 2024 quarter before dropping to 15.91% by December 2024.
- Pretax Margin: The pretax margin has generally shown an upward trend, increasing from -5.93% in September 2020 to 19.98% in September 2024. However, there have been some fluctuations within this period.
- Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin has also exhibited an increasing trend, rising from -4.58% in September 2020 to 16.99% in June 2024. However, there was a decrease in the net profit margin to 8.31% by December 2024.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in profitability ratios, NiSource Inc has generally shown improvements in its operational and net profitability over the years, despite some variations in performance quarter by quarter.
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) | 4.58% | 4.55% | 4.74% | 4.59% | 4.17% | 4.67% | 4.47% | 4.46% | 4.73% | 4.63% | 4.74% | 4.82% | 4.17% | 4.13% | 3.97% | 3.77% | 2.50% | 1.30% | 1.31% | 2.94% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.39% | 2.51% | 2.59% | 2.54% | 2.30% | 2.59% | 2.57% | 2.65% | 3.01% | 2.84% | 2.91% | 2.94% | 2.42% | 2.21% | 1.20% | 0.91% | -0.08% | -1.06% | -0.28% | 1.06% |
| Return on total capital | 6.73% | 6.69% | 7.25% | 7.32% | 7.21% | 7.86% | 7.34% | 7.29% | 8.29% | 7.95% | 7.59% | 7.36% | 6.01% | 5.80% | 4.01% | 3.88% | 2.00% | 0.41% | 1.86% | 4.71% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.76% | 9.27% | 9.83% | 9.45% | 8.64% | 10.00% | 9.71% | 9.26% | 10.61% | 10.08% | 10.01% | 9.94% | 8.42% | 7.75% | 4.10% | 3.41% | -0.31% | -4.45% | -1.09% | 4.18% |
NiSource Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the past few years.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has demonstrated an improving trend from 2.94% in March 2020 to 4.58% in December 2024. This indicates that the company's operations have become more efficient in generating profits relative to its assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also shown an increasing trend, albeit with some fluctuations, from -1.06% in September 2020 to 2.39% in December 2024. This suggests that the company has been able to generate increasing profits from its total assets over time.
3. Return on total capital has shown a steady increase from 0.41% in September 2020 to 6.73% in December 2024, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate returns for both debt and equity holders.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has also exhibited an increasing trend from -4.45% in September 2020 to 8.76% in December 2024, signaling an enhancement in profitability for the company's equity holders.
Overall, NiSource Inc's profitability ratios reflect a positive trajectory, with improvements in operational efficiency, asset utilization, and returns for both debt and equity investors over the specified period.