Portland General Electric Co (POR)
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 | 38.75% | 34.77% | 36.13% | 44.00% | 53.44% | 58.72% | 59.59% | 60.64% | 62.67% | 64.33% | 66.03% | 64.57% | 65.69% | 67.28% | 64.43% | 66.80% | 66.99% | 66.35% | 72.23% | 72.30% |
| Operating profit margin | 11.10% | 12.92% | 11.47% | 11.77% | 13.86% | 12.82% | 13.34% | 14.73% | 15.00% | 16.00% | 16.30% | 14.55% | 15.78% | 15.27% | 11.52% | 12.33% | 12.54% | 13.34% | 18.25% | 17.66% |
| Pretax margin | 10.17% | 12.08% | 10.89% | 10.18% | 9.34% | 8.46% | 9.24% | 10.44% | 10.28% | 11.25% | 11.11% | 9.66% | 11.14% | 10.75% | 6.80% | 7.38% | 7.23% | 7.81% | 12.76% | 12.06% |
| Net profit margin | 9.10% | 10.65% | 9.57% | 8.72% | 7.80% | 7.31% | 7.86% | 8.92% | 8.80% | 9.66% | 9.73% | 8.62% | 10.18% | 9.81% | 7.25% | 7.79% | 7.23% | 7.67% | 11.07% | 10.46% |
Portland General Electric Co's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the past few years. The gross profit margin has decreased gradually from 72.30% in March 2020 to 38.75% in December 2024, indicating a decline in the company's ability to generate profit after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has shown a downward trend, starting at 17.66% in March 2020 and declining to 11.10% in December 2024. This suggests a decrease in the company's profitability from its core business operations over the period.
The pretax margin has also exhibited variability, with fluctuations from 12.06% in March 2020 to 10.17% in December 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes, and the decreasing trend indicates challenges in maintaining consistent profitability levels over the years.
Lastly, the net profit margin, which represents the company's profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has shown a mixed pattern, starting at 10.46% in March 2020, dipping to 7.31% in September 2023, and then recovering to 9.10% in December 2024. This metric reflects the company's efficiency in translating revenue into net income.
Overall, the declining trends in gross profit margin, operating profit margin, and pretax margin suggest potential challenges in maintaining profitability, while the fluctuations in net profit margin indicate varying levels of success in managing expenses and generating net income.
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) | 3.05% | 3.50% | 3.07% | 3.06% | 3.61% | 3.49% | 3.64% | 4.02% | 3.80% | 4.17% | 4.11% | 3.61% | 3.98% | 3.75% | 2.85% | 2.97% | 2.97% | 3.21% | 4.42% | 4.43% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.50% | 2.89% | 2.56% | 2.27% | 2.03% | 1.99% | 2.14% | 2.43% | 2.23% | 2.52% | 2.45% | 2.14% | 2.57% | 2.41% | 1.79% | 1.87% | 1.71% | 1.85% | 2.68% | 2.62% |
| Return on total capital | 14.79% | 16.09% | 14.81% | 16.88% | 19.61% | 22.06% | 26.55% | 27.82% | 29.89% | 30.28% | 29.50% | 27.97% | 29.21% | 30.16% | 26.94% | 27.28% | 27.89% | 27.43% | 30.64% | 29.98% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.25% | 9.45% | 8.50% | 7.60% | 6.87% | 6.40% | 6.94% | 7.94% | 8.38% | 8.99% | 8.77% | 7.68% | 9.01% | 8.60% | 6.13% | 6.36% | 5.93% | 6.32% | 8.92% | 8.42% |
Portland General Electric Co's profitability ratios show a fluctuating trend over the analyzed periods. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) ranged from 2.85% to 4.42%, with a recent value of 3.07% as of June 30, 2024. Return on assets (ROA) fluctuated between 1.71% and 2.89%, reaching 2.56% as of June 30, 2024. Return on total capital varied from 14.79% to 30.64%, with the latest figure of 16.09% as of September 30, 2024. Return on equity (ROE) moved between 5.93% and 9.45%, standing at 8.50% as of June 30, 2024. These ratios indicate the company's ability to generate profit from its assets, capital, and equity, with the recent values showing moderate profitability levels.