PulteGroup Inc (PHM)
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 | 92.08% | 86.10% | 88.12% | 89.73% | 106.73% | 57.20% | 73.52% | 90.48% | 90.54% | 91.40% | 91.17% | 91.08% | 71.73% | 71.70% | 70.90% | 69.51% | 92.69% | 92.57% | 92.19% | 91.62% |
| Operating profit margin | 84.68% | 77.59% | 79.68% | 81.37% | 98.32% | 48.72% | 65.00% | 81.59% | 81.48% | 82.19% | 81.89% | 82.00% | 62.78% | 64.73% | 64.01% | 62.74% | 85.50% | 85.27% | 84.69% | 83.56% |
| Pretax margin | 22.03% | 21.58% | 21.84% | 21.80% | 21.28% | 21.22% | 21.14% | 21.01% | 20.93% | 20.24% | 19.53% | 18.68% | 17.78% | 17.07% | 16.68% | 16.21% | 15.66% | 15.11% | 14.35% | 13.19% |
| Net profit margin | 16.96% | 16.49% | 16.60% | 16.48% | 16.05% | 16.05% | 16.09% | 15.98% | 15.93% | 15.50% | 14.92% | 14.43% | 13.79% | 13.49% | 13.58% | 13.14% | 12.75% | 12.01% | 10.94% | 10.02% |
Based on the provided data, we can observe the following trends in PulteGroup Inc's profitability ratios:
1. Gross Profit Margin: PulteGroup's gross profit margin has shown some fluctuations over the periods analyzed, ranging from a high of 106.73% in December 2023 to a low of 57.20% in September 2023. Despite these fluctuations, the gross profit margin has generally remained relatively high, indicating the company's ability to efficiently control production costs and generate profits from its core operations.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin of PulteGroup has also exhibited variability over the specified periods, with a peak of 98.32% in December 2023 and a trough of 48.72% in September 2023. Despite these fluctuations, the operating profit margin has generally been robust, reflecting the company's ability to manage its operating expenses effectively and generate profits from its primary business activities.
3. Pretax Margin: PulteGroup's pretax margin has shown a consistent upward trend over the analyzed periods, indicating the company's improved efficiency in generating profits before accounting for taxes. The pretax margin ranged from 13.19% in March 2020 to 22.03% in December 2024, demonstrating a steady increase in profitability before tax expenses.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin of PulteGroup has generally increased over the specified periods, showcasing the company's ability to translate its revenues into bottom-line profits. The net profit margin ranged from 10.02% in March 2020 to 16.96% in December 2024, indicating a positive trend in profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes.
In summary, PulteGroup Inc has maintained strong profitability ratios, with generally high gross profit margins, robust operating profit margins, improving pretax margins, and increasing net profit margins over the analyzed periods. These trends suggest efficient cost management, effective revenue generation, and overall positive financial performance for the company.
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) | 88.67% | 79.94% | 81.86% | 81.80% | 99.08% | 53.56% | 73.30% | 92.75% | 90.50% | 89.48% | 90.00% | 90.55% | 66.37% | 65.70% | 64.83% | 62.88% | 77.31% | 81.49% | 82.04% | 76.88% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 17.76% | 16.99% | 17.06% | 16.57% | 16.18% | 17.65% | 18.15% | 18.17% | 17.69% | 16.88% | 16.39% | 15.93% | 14.58% | 13.69% | 13.76% | 13.17% | 11.53% | 11.48% | 10.60% | 9.22% |
| Return on total capital | 133.91% | 28.94% | 33.07% | 33.60% | 33.22% | 36.62% | 37.41% | 38.24% | 38.59% | 38.36% | 37.97% | 36.64% | 33.52% | 30.50% | 29.35% | 27.86% | 26.38% | 26.36% | 26.09% | 25.10% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 25.44% | 24.91% | 25.14% | 25.40% | 25.06% | 27.70% | 28.47% | 29.09% | 29.36% | 29.38% | 29.00% | 28.29% | 25.99% | 24.10% | 23.88% | 22.55% | 21.41% | 20.91% | 19.84% | 19.05% |
PulteGroup Inc's profitability ratios exhibit a fluctuating trend over the periods analyzed.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) shows a significant increase from March 2020 to March 2023, reaching a peak of 92.75%, but then experiences a decline by the end of December 2024 to 88.67%. This ratio indicates the effectiveness of the company in generating profits from its operational assets.
2. Return on Assets (ROA) displays a general upward trend from March 2020 to December 2022, reflecting an increase in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets. However, there is a slight decrease in ROA by the end of 2024, settling at 17.76%.
3. Return on Total Capital demonstrates a fluctuating pattern with an overall increase until the first quarter of 2023, followed by a decline towards the end of 2024. The ratio peaked at 38.59% by December 2022, indicating the efficiency of the company in generating returns from its total invested capital.
4. Return on Equity (ROE) portrays a similar trend to ROA, with a gradual increase until the first quarter of 2023 and a subsequent decrease towards the end of 2024. The ROE reached a peak of 29.36% by December 2022, reflecting the company's ability to provide returns to its shareholders based on the equity invested.
Overall, while PulteGroup Inc's profitability ratios display fluctuations, the company maintains a generally positive performance in generating returns from its assets, capital, and equity over the periods analyzed.