Penske Automotive Group Inc (PAG)
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 | 16.21% | 16.08% | 16.09% | 16.37% | 16.58% | 16.84% | 17.03% | 17.25% | 17.40% | 17.84% | 18.04% | 17.79% | 17.38% | 16.59% | 16.10% | 15.66% | 15.58% | 15.37% | 14.95% | 14.95% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.02% | 3.86% | 3.93% | 4.26% | 4.58% | 4.86% | 5.53% | 6.15% | 6.33% | 6.58% | 6.23% | 5.75% | 5.31% | 4.96% | 4.68% | 3.86% | 3.45% | 3.00% | 2.44% | 2.66% |
| Pretax margin | 4.07% | 3.93% | 4.13% | 4.41% | 4.81% | 5.33% | 5.81% | 6.28% | 6.68% | 6.95% | 7.10% | 6.94% | 6.29% | 5.79% | 5.24% | 4.17% | 3.46% | 2.85% | 2.10% | 2.34% |
| Net profit margin | 3.02% | 2.91% | 3.05% | 3.27% | 3.57% | 3.97% | 4.30% | 4.65% | 4.96% | 5.14% | 5.28% | 5.13% | 4.65% | 4.29% | 3.94% | 3.18% | 2.66% | 2.17% | 1.53% | 1.71% |
Penske Automotive Group Inc has shown a steady increase in its gross profit margin over the past few years, with the margin reaching a peak of 18.04% as of June 30, 2022, before slightly declining to 16.08% as of September 30, 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to improve its efficiency in generating profits from its sales.
In terms of operating profit margin, Penske Automotive Group Inc has also demonstrated a positive trend, increasing from 2.66% on March 31, 2020, to a peak of 6.58% on September 30, 2022, before experiencing a gradual decrease to 3.86% on December 31, 2024. This signifies the company's ability to effectively manage its operating expenses and generate profits from its core business operations.
The pretax margin of Penske Automotive Group Inc reflects a similar pattern of improvement, rising from 2.34% on March 31, 2020, to a peak of 7.10% on June 30, 2022, before declining to 3.93% on September 30, 2024. This suggests that the company has been successful in controlling its pre-tax expenses and increasing its profitability before considering taxes.
Finally, the net profit margin of Penske Automotive Group Inc has also shown an upward trajectory, increasing from 1.71% on March 31, 2020, to a peak of 5.28% on June 30, 2022, before dropping to 2.91% on September 30, 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate positive net income relative to its total revenue, although there has been some fluctuation in recent periods.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Penske Automotive Group Inc demonstrate a generally positive trend, with improvements in gross profit margin, operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin over the years, signaling the company's effective management of its operations and finances.
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) | 7.33% | 6.79% | 7.05% | 7.82% | 8.25% | 9.60% | 10.74% | 12.04% | 12.48% | 13.12% | 12.31% | 11.26% | 10.07% | 9.77% | 8.63% | 6.18% | 5.32% | 4.73% | 3.88% | 4.35% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.50% | 5.12% | 5.47% | 6.01% | 6.42% | 7.84% | 8.36% | 9.10% | 9.78% | 10.25% | 10.43% | 10.05% | 8.82% | 8.47% | 7.28% | 5.10% | 4.10% | 3.42% | 2.44% | 2.80% |
| Return on total capital | 26.59% | 25.09% | 25.40% | 27.03% | 31.19% | 33.03% | 34.80% | 35.65% | 35.64% | 36.90% | 36.11% | 36.95% | 33.12% | 32.14% | 30.54% | 23.47% | 21.18% | 19.94% | 18.00% | 22.32% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 17.64% | 16.78% | 18.38% | 20.14% | 22.28% | 25.50% | 28.06% | 30.31% | 33.06% | 34.08% | 33.38% | 32.97% | 29.01% | 27.85% | 25.73% | 19.35% | 16.34% | 14.43% | 11.33% | 14.40% |
Penske Automotive Group Inc has shown a consistent improvement in its profitability ratios over the past few years.
- The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown an upward trend, increasing from 4.35% in March 2020 to 12.48% in December 2022. However, there was a slight decrease to 7.33% by December 2024.
- The Return on Assets (ROA) also displayed a similar upward trajectory, starting at 2.80% in March 2020 and peaking at 10.43% in June 2022. Subsequently, there was a decline to 5.50% by December 2024.
- The Return on Total Capital initially increased from 22.32% in March 2020 to a peak of 36.95% in March 2022, before gradually declining to 26.59% by December 2024.
- The Return on Equity (ROE) followed a similar pattern, rising steadily from 14.40% in March 2020 to 33.38% in June 2022. However, it decreased to 17.64% by December 2024.
Overall, Penske Automotive Group Inc has shown strong profitability metrics, although there was some fluctuation in the ratios towards the end of the period under consideration. Investors and stakeholders may want to monitor these ratios closely to assess the company's ongoing financial performance and sustainability.