Enviri Corporation (NVRI)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit margin 18.78% 21.05% 17.77% 19.36% 19.48%
Operating profit margin 1.36% 5.37% -3.04% 4.78% 1.13%
Pretax margin -4.34% -0.90% -6.51% 2.03% -1.67%
Net profit margin -5.46% -4.16% -9.53% -0.18% -1.41%

Enviri Corporation's gross profit margin has shown some fluctuation over the past five years, ranging from a low of 17.77% in 2022 to a high of 21.05% in 2023, with an average of approximately 19.01%. This indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its core business activities after accounting for the cost of goods sold.

In terms of operating profit margin, Enviri Corporation experienced more significant variability, with a low of -3.04% in 2022 and a high of 5.37% in 2023. The company's average operating profit margin over the five-year period was approximately 2.12%, reflecting its ability to control operating expenses and generate profits from its core operations.

The pretax margin of Enviri Corporation also displayed volatility, ranging from a low of -6.51% in 2022 to a high of 2.03% in 2021. The company's average pretax margin was approximately -2.08% over the five-year period, indicating its performance before accounting for taxes, interest, and other non-operating expenses.

Lastly, the net profit margin of Enviri Corporation showcases a negative trend over the five-year period, with margins ranging from -0.18% in 2021 to -9.53% in 2022. The company's average net profit margin was approximately -4.54%, indicating its ability to convert revenue into net income after accounting for all expenses.

Overall, Enviri Corporation's profitability ratios suggest mixed performance in terms of generating profits at different stages of its operations over the past five years, warranting further analysis to identify areas for improvement and strategic decision-making.


Return on investment

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 1.20% 3.89% -2.05% 2.89% 0.70%
Return on assets (ROA) -4.83% -3.02% -6.45% -0.11% -0.88%
Return on total capital 2.56% 18.86% -8.81% 13.00% 0.06%
Return on equity (ROE) -31.10% -16.46% -31.62% -0.43% -4.01%

Enviri Corporation's profitability ratios show fluctuating performance over the years.

- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) improved from 0.70% in 2020 to 3.89% in 2023, indicating an enhancement in the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets. However, a decline to -2.05% in 2022 and a subsequent decrease to 1.20% in 2024 are concerning as they indicate operational challenges.

- Return on assets (ROA) portrays a similar trend, with negative percentages in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, indicating that the company is not efficiently utilizing its assets to generate profits. The significant decline from -0.11% in 2021 to -6.45% in 2022 signals a deterioration in asset profitability.

- Return on total capital shows mixed results, with a notable increase from 13.00% in 2021 to 18.86% in 2023, suggesting the company effectively managed its total capital to generate returns. However, the negative percentage in 2022 raises concerns about the capital allocation decisions made by the company.

- Return on equity (ROE) remained negative throughout the years, indicating that the company's shareholders did not receive positive returns on their investments. The sharp decrease from -0.43% in 2021 to -31.62% in 2022 highlights a significant decline in shareholder value.

In conclusion, Enviri Corporation's profitability ratios reflect varying levels of performance, indicating the need for the company to address operational, asset utilization, and capital allocation challenges to improve overall profitability and shareholder value.