ODP Corp (ODP)
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 | 20.70% | 21.08% | 21.91% | 22.32% | 22.55% | 22.33% | 22.04% | 21.90% | 21.76% | 21.75% | 21.95% | 21.78% | 21.89% | 22.01% | 22.08% | 21.78% | 21.96% | 22.22% | 22.44% | 23.13% |
| Operating profit margin | 2.95% | 3.19% | 2.94% | 3.04% | 3.51% | 3.21% | 3.06% | 3.11% | 2.86% | 2.91% | 3.14% | 1.53% | 1.26% | 1.12% | 1.05% | -2.97% | -2.61% | -2.01% | -1.91% | 2.33% |
| Pretax margin | 1.77% | 1.07% | 1.00% | 1.65% | 2.58% | 3.51% | 3.40% | 3.12% | 2.86% | 2.61% | 2.74% | 1.43% | 1.23% | 1.04% | 0.99% | -3.23% | -3.04% | -2.39% | -2.39% | 1.90% |
| Net profit margin | 0.16% | -0.52% | -0.34% | 1.08% | 1.77% | 2.61% | 2.52% | 2.40% | 2.18% | -1.48% | -1.08% | -2.37% | -2.34% | 0.92% | 0.42% | -3.33% | -3.29% | -2.84% | -2.74% | 1.28% |
Based on the data provided, ODP Corp's profitability ratios exhibit fluctuating trends over the quarters.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin has shown a gradual decline from 23.13% on March 31, 2020, to 20.70% on December 31, 2024. This indicates a decreasing trend in the company's ability to generate profits after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
2. Operating Profit Margin: ODP Corp's operating profit margin fluctuated significantly during the period, with negative margins recorded in some quarters. However, there is a general improvement in operating profitability from negative figures in 2020 to positive margins ranging from 2.94% to 3.51% in the latter quarters of 2024.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin also displays volatility, with the company experiencing negative margins in early 2020 before gradually recovering to positive margins by 2022. However, there are fluctuations in profitability, with margins ranging from 1.00% to 3.51% in the period up to December 31, 2024.
4. Net Profit Margin: ODP Corp's net profit margin shows a mix of negative and positive margins over the quarters. The company experienced losses in 2020, but there is a recovery in profitability from negative margins to positive figures in the later quarters of 2022 and 2023. However, the net profit margin dipped again in the last quarters of 2023 and 2024.
Overall, ODP Corp's profitability ratios demonstrate variability in performance over the quarters, with improvements in operating and net profit margins in some periods but fluctuations and declines in gross profit margin and net profit margin in others.
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) | 5.84% | 6.20% | 5.97% | 6.18% | 7.08% | 6.56% | 6.41% | 6.48% | 5.86% | 5.55% | 5.92% | 2.94% | 2.30% | 1.91% | 1.86% | -4.97% | -4.55% | -3.48% | -3.31% | 3.83% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 0.31% | -1.00% | -0.68% | 2.20% | 3.58% | 5.33% | 5.28% | 5.00% | 4.46% | -2.83% | -2.03% | -4.55% | -4.28% | 1.57% | 0.74% | -5.56% | -5.74% | -4.91% | -4.76% | 2.11% |
| Return on total capital | 18.09% | 11.33% | 10.86% | 14.50% | 20.80% | 24.59% | 23.00% | 22.82% | 18.88% | 15.34% | 17.91% | 17.83% | 19.61% | 14.23% | 15.26% | 12.55% | 14.15% | 18.27% | 19.16% | 18.36% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 1.36% | -4.32% | -2.80% | 7.67% | 12.62% | 18.35% | 18.00% | 17.60% | 14.37% | -8.34% | -6.01% | -13.81% | -14.46% | 4.51% | 2.17% | -15.87% | -16.97% | -15.71% | -16.25% | 6.37% |
ODP Corp's profitability ratios exhibit a mixed performance over the reported periods. The Operating Return on Assets (ROA) started at a moderate 3.83% in March 2020, declined sharply to negative figures by the end of 2020, but showed a gradual improvement thereafter, reaching 7.08% by December 2023, followed by a slight dip to 5.84% in December 2024.
Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) ratio started at 2.11% in March 2020, dropped to negative values, and then demonstrated a recovery trend, reaching 3.58% by December 2023 before declining to 0.31% by December 2024.
The Return on Total Capital ratio ranged from 10.86% to 24.59% over the reported periods, with a general increasing trend, peaking at 24.59% in September 2023 and then slightly decreasing to 18.09% by December 2024.
Furthermore, the Return on Equity (ROE) ratio showed a similar pattern to ROA, starting negative in 2020, recovering gradually over time, and peaking at 18.35% in September 2023 before decreasing to 1.36% by December 2024.
Overall, ODP Corp's profitability ratios indicate variable performance, with improvements in certain periods but fluctuations in others, reflecting the company's changing ability to generate profits from its assets and equity capital.