Portland General Electric Co (POR)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 100.00% | 46.49% | 62.67% | 65.69% | 66.99% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.88% | 13.55% | 15.00% | 15.78% | 12.54% |
| Pretax margin | 10.17% | 9.34% | 10.28% | 11.14% | 7.23% |
| Net profit margin | 9.10% | 7.80% | 8.80% | 10.18% | 0.61% |
Portland General Electric Co's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the years. The gross profit margin declined from 66.99% in 2020 to 46.49% in 2023 before significantly increasing to 100.00% in 2024. This indicates a potential anomaly in the data as achieving a gross profit margin of 100.00% is unusual and may require further investigation.
The operating profit margin increased from 12.54% in 2020 to 15.78% in 2021, remaining relatively stable around 15% in the following years. This suggests that the company has been efficient in controlling its operating expenses to maintain consistent profitability from its core operations.
Additionally, the pretax margin improved from 7.23% in 2020 to 11.14% in 2021, showing a positive trend in the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes. However, this metric slightly decreased in the subsequent years, settling at 10.17% in 2024.
The net profit margin saw significant growth from 0.61% in 2020 to 10.18% in 2021, indicating a substantial increase in profitability at the bottom line. Although there was a slight decline in the following years, the net profit margin remained relatively healthy, standing at 9.10% in 2024.
Overall, while there were fluctuations in some profitability ratios, Portland General Electric Co demonstrated a strong performance in terms of generating profits relative to its revenue and operating expenses, with particular improvements in net profitability. However, the anomaly in the gross profit margin for 2024 warrants further investigation to ensure the accuracy of the data.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 4.08% | 3.53% | 3.80% | 3.98% | 2.97% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.50% | 2.03% | 2.23% | 2.57% | 0.14% |
| Return on total capital | 14.79% | 13.44% | 15.40% | 14.92% | 10.10% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.25% | 6.87% | 8.38% | 9.01% | 0.50% |
Portland General Electric Co's profitability ratios show an overall positive trend over the years.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has increased from 2.97% in 2020 to 4.08% in 2024, indicating the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) has also shown improvement, rising from 0.14% in 2020 to 2.50% in 2024, demonstrating an enhanced ability to generate profits from its total assets.
- Return on total capital has seen an upward trajectory, increasing from 10.10% in 2020 to 14.79% in 2024, reflecting efficient utilization of both debt and equity capital to generate returns.
- Return on equity (ROE) has also exhibited a positive trend, climbing from 0.50% in 2020 to 8.25% in 2024, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders relative to their equity investments.
Overall, the profitability ratios suggest that Portland General Electric Co has been successful in improving its profitability and generating higher returns for its stakeholders over the years.