Owens & Minor Inc (OMI)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 20.56% | 19.18% | 19.11% | 19.36% | 18.35% | 17.84% | 15.96% | 14.64% | 15.46% | 16.22% | 16.93% | 16.76% | 15.10% | 14.05% | 13.11% | 12.47% | 12.25% | 9.98% | 10.56% | 10.88% |
| Operating profit margin | 1.01% | -0.09% | 0.27% | 0.91% | 1.44% | 2.62% | 2.64% | 2.87% | 3.77% | 4.15% | 4.43% | 3.92% | 2.41% | 1.48% | 0.87% | 0.75% | 0.79% | -1.83% | -1.85% | -3.83% |
| Pretax margin | -0.53% | -1.67% | -1.39% | -0.71% | 0.11% | 1.58% | 1.89% | 2.36% | 2.83% | 3.05% | 3.19% | 1.88% | 0.61% | -0.70% | -1.34% | -0.82% | -0.74% | -3.47% | -3.43% | -5.30% |
| Net profit margin | -0.40% | -1.14% | -0.97% | -0.41% | 0.22% | 1.24% | 1.56% | 1.94% | 2.26% | 2.38% | 2.48% | 1.28% | 0.35% | -0.72% | -1.24% | -0.66% | -0.68% | -3.12% | -3.08% | -4.89% |
Owens & Minor, Inc.'s profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters. The gross profit margin has improved steadily from Q1 2022 to Q4 2023, indicating better control over the cost of goods sold and pricing strategies. Operating profit margin experienced a decline in Q3 and Q4 2023 compared to the previous quarters, suggesting challenges in managing operating expenses relative to revenue.
The pretax margin has been negative for the past four quarters, with Q4 2023 recording the lowest figure, indicating that the company's expenses and non-operating costs are impacting its profitability before taxes. Net profit margin also remained negative in Q1 and Q4 2023, with a slight improvement in Q2 and Q3, reflecting the company's overall profitability after all expenses, including taxes, have been accounted for.
Overall, Owens & Minor, Inc. faces struggles in maintaining profitability, as evidenced by the decreasing trend in pretax and net profit margins. Management may need to focus on cost control measures and revenue generation strategies to enhance overall profitability in the coming quarters.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 2.05% | -0.18% | 0.52% | 1.73% | 2.65% | 4.67% | 4.70% | 4.96% | 10.42% | 11.22% | 11.55% | 10.03% | 6.12% | 3.73% | 2.35% | 1.81% | 2.01% | -4.53% | -4.41% | -9.27% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -0.81% | -2.28% | -1.86% | -0.78% | 0.42% | 2.21% | 2.77% | 3.35% | 6.27% | 6.43% | 6.47% | 3.27% | 0.90% | -1.82% | -3.34% | -1.60% | -1.71% | -7.73% | -7.37% | -11.83% |
| Return on total capital | 11.17% | -1.01% | 2.61% | 9.51% | 14.78% | 26.40% | 26.90% | 29.49% | 34.61% | 39.44% | 42.71% | 13.42% | 7.96% | 1.94% | -1.26% | 1.18% | 1.50% | -45.49% | -45.38% | -82.09% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -4.47% | -13.20% | -10.95% | -4.47% | 2.37% | 12.66% | 16.06% | 20.19% | 23.61% | 25.97% | 27.39% | 14.09% | 4.20% | -13.27% | -26.51% | -14.32% | -13.50% | -58.05% | -57.75% | -91.52% |
Owens & Minor, Inc.'s profitability ratios show fluctuations over the quarters analyzed. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 1.48% to 5.81% in the past year, with a noticeable decline in the most recent quarter to 4.00%. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets.
The return on assets (ROA) has been negative for the past four quarters, ranging from -2.28% to 0.42%. This suggests that Owens & Minor, Inc. has been inefficient in generating profits from its total assets during this period.
The return on total capital has fluctuated between 2.36% and 9.15% in the last year, with a notable increase to 6.74% in the most recent quarter. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profits from its total invested capital.
The return on equity (ROE) has varied significantly, ranging from -13.20% to 20.19% over the analyzed quarters. The negative values indicate that the company's shareholders have experienced losses in certain quarters, while the positive values suggest a return on their equity investment.
Overall, Owens & Minor, Inc. has shown inconsistent profitability performance in the past year, with some quarters displaying stronger profitability metrics than others. Investors and stakeholders should closely monitor these ratios to assess the company's financial health and performance going forward.