Pentair PLC (PNR)

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 40.02% 39.91% 39.22% 38.42% 38.10% 36.38% 35.40% 34.58% 33.60% 33.39% 33.77% 34.36% 35.13% 35.68% 35.78% 35.33% 35.05% 35.21% 35.47% 35.84%
Operating profit margin 20.12% 19.50% 19.43% 18.52% 18.54% 16.83% 15.84% 15.48% 14.66% 15.48% 16.32% 16.09% 16.96% 17.01% 16.71% 16.32% 15.29% 15.53% 15.31% 15.63%
Pretax margin 17.99% 16.80% 16.55% 15.60% 15.52% 14.40% 13.62% 13.71% 13.50% 14.64% 15.90% 15.79% 16.61% 16.40% 16.03% 15.44% 14.37% 14.12% 13.74% 14.50%
Net profit margin 15.65% 16.77% 16.52% 15.75% 15.62% 12.55% 12.00% 12.05% 11.84% 13.05% 14.03% 13.94% 14.73% 14.20% 13.95% 13.06% 11.88% 11.87% 11.58% 12.66%

The profitability ratios of Pentair PLC have shown some fluctuations over the analyzed periods.

1. Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin has generally been stable between 35% and 40% over the years, with some minor fluctuations. It reached a high of 40.02% by December 31, 2024, indicating the company effectively controls its production costs.

2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin has shown an increasing trend over the years, starting around 15% and reaching 20.12% by December 31, 2024. This demonstrates efficient management in generating profits from operations.

3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin has experienced fluctuations but generally shows an increasing trend. It peaked at 17.99% by December 31, 2024, indicating the company's ability to manage pre-tax earnings effectively.

4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin has also shown some fluctuations but displays an increasing trend overall. It reached a maximum of 16.77% by September 30, 2024, indicating effective control over expenses and strong performance in generating net income.

Overall, Pentair PLC's profitability ratios demonstrate a positive trend, indicating its ability to generate profits efficiently and effectively manage costs over the analyzed periods.


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
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 12.47% 11.98% 11.85% 10.93% 11.26% 10.67% 10.00% 9.49% 9.23% 9.75% 13.44% 12.57% 13.40% 13.59% 13.05% 11.81% 10.99% 11.26% 10.76% 10.52%
Return on assets (ROA) 9.70% 10.30% 10.07% 9.29% 9.49% 7.95% 7.57% 7.39% 7.46% 8.21% 11.55% 10.89% 11.63% 11.34% 10.90% 9.45% 8.54% 8.61% 8.14% 8.52%
Return on total capital 15.45% 15.13% 14.96% 13.61% 14.20% 13.58% 12.89% 11.94% 11.85% 12.47% 18.84% 17.40% 19.21% 20.00% 19.02% 16.56% 15.66% 16.19% 14.95% 13.93%
Return on equity (ROE) 17.55% 19.06% 19.21% 18.82% 19.36% 16.76% 16.80% 17.55% 17.76% 20.26% 21.96% 21.65% 22.83% 21.70% 20.89% 18.89% 17.03% 17.24% 17.18% 19.93%

Pentair PLC's profitability ratios exhibit varying trends over the analyzed periods.

1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) shows a generally increasing trend from March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2021, peaking at 13.59%. However, there is a decline in the ratio afterward, reaching 10.67% on September 30, 2023, before slightly rebounding to 11.26% by December 31, 2024.

2. Return on Assets (ROA) follows a similar pattern to Operating ROA, with a peak of 11.63% on December 31, 2021. The ratio fluctuates over the periods but ends at 9.70% by December 31, 2024, indicating a decrease in asset utilization efficiency.

3. Return on Total Capital shows a fluctuating trend, with a peak of 20.00% on September 30, 2021. The ratio declines progressively after that, ending at 15.45% on December 31, 2024, suggesting a reduction in overall profitability concerning total capital employed.

4. Return on Equity (ROE) demonstrates a relatively stable performance, with peaks on September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021, at 21.70% and 22.83%, respectively. However, there is a decrease in ROE in the later periods, reaching 17.55% by December 31, 2024, indicating a lower return for shareholders' equity.

In summary, while Pentair PLC showed improvements in certain profitability ratios over the analyzed periods, there were fluctuations and declines in some ratios, suggesting a mix of efficient asset utilization and capital management alongside challenges in sustaining profitability levels.