Newell Brands Inc (NWL)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 33.84% | 33.35% | 32.18% | 30.52% | 29.55% | 27.95% | 27.66% | 28.84% | 29.79% | 30.59% | 30.89% | 30.92% | 31.13% | 31.94% | 32.85% | 32.62% | 32.81% | 32.70% | 32.46% | 33.35% |
| Operating profit margin | 1.78% | 3.70% | 3.16% | 2.23% | 1.35% | 0.18% | 2.45% | 4.57% | 6.69% | 7.39% | 9.35% | 9.08% | 8.93% | 9.80% | 10.67% | 9.87% | -6.76% | -8.04% | -19.26% | -23.01% |
| Pretax margin | -3.43% | -4.48% | -5.61% | -6.10% | -6.68% | -8.50% | -5.16% | -2.50% | 1.86% | 6.16% | 8.18% | 7.94% | 6.54% | 6.54% | 7.25% | 6.16% | -10.72% | -11.26% | -22.90% | -22.81% |
| Net profit margin | -2.85% | -3.22% | -3.43% | -3.70% | -4.77% | -6.61% | -3.53% | -1.31% | 2.33% | 5.66% | 6.89% | 6.71% | 5.40% | 5.76% | 6.90% | 6.11% | -8.20% | -1.11% | -11.39% | -11.25% |
Newell Brands Inc's gross profit margin has experienced fluctuations over the past few years, ranging from a high of 33.84% in December 2024 to a low of 27.66% in June 2023. The trend has generally been decreasing, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability from sales after deducting the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin, which reflects the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations, has shown improvement in recent periods. After posting negative margins in 2020, Newell Brands turned around to achieve positive margins, with a peak of 10.67% in June 2021. However, the margin declined thereafter and stabilized around 3-4% in late 2024.
The pretax margin, representing the proportion of profits before taxes relative to total revenue, has been volatile for Newell Brands. The company witnessed negative margins in 2020 and early 2023, but there were some positive spikes in profitability, particularly in mid-2021 and late 2022. Overall, the trend has been inconsistent, indicating variability in the company's earnings performance.
In terms of net profit margin, which shows the percentage of revenue that translates into net income, Newell Brands has struggled to maintain consistent profitability. While there have been periods of positive margins, such as in 2021 and early 2022, the company experienced negative margins in several quarters, with a low of -6.61% in September 2023. This suggests challenges in controlling costs and expenses to ensure sustainable profitability.
Overall, Newell Brands Inc's profitability ratios indicate a mix of strengths and weaknesses, with fluctuations in margins highlighting the company's performance challenges and areas for improvement in managing costs and enhancing operational efficiency.
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) | 1.23% | 2.42% | 2.05% | 1.47% | 0.90% | 0.12% | 1.61% | 3.06% | 4.77% | 5.02% | 6.80% | 6.84% | 6.67% | 7.07% | 7.58% | 6.74% | -4.31% | -5.09% | -12.25% | -15.02% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -1.96% | -2.11% | -2.22% | -2.44% | -3.19% | -4.38% | -2.32% | -0.87% | 1.66% | 3.85% | 5.01% | 5.05% | 4.03% | 4.15% | 4.90% | 4.17% | -5.24% | -0.70% | -7.25% | -7.35% |
| Return on total capital | 3.85% | 8.01% | 4.19% | 3.41% | 0.03% | -12.80% | 0.94% | 5.94% | 13.50% | 24.58% | 25.89% | 25.25% | 24.00% | 26.19% | 28.52% | 25.99% | -16.26% | -16.72% | -47.71% | -48.20% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -7.85% | -8.67% | -8.70% | -9.59% | -12.47% | -17.63% | -9.11% | -3.48% | 6.25% | 14.96% | 18.34% | 18.02% | 13.98% | 14.87% | 17.99% | 15.59% | -19.88% | -2.77% | -29.58% | -29.57% |
Newell Brands Inc's profitability ratios indicate fluctuating performance over the period analyzed.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown a gradual improvement from negative figures in early 2020 to around 6-7% in 2022, although it dipped in the last quarter of 2024.
2. Return on Assets (ROA) also displayed a similar trend, starting from negative values in 2020 to reaching positive levels in 2021 and 2022, but declining slightly towards the end of 2024.
3. Return on Total Capital saw a significant recovery from negative levels in 2020 to peak in mid-2021, then fluctuating around the 3-8% range until the end of 2024.
4. Return on Equity (ROE) demonstrated a recovery from negative territory in 2020 to positive levels in 2021 and 2022, with some declines towards the end of 2024.
Overall, Newell Brands Inc showed improvements in profitability metrics, aligning with increased efficiency in asset and equity utilization. However, there were fluctuations in performance towards the end of the analyzed period, suggesting the need for continued monitoring and strategic adjustments.