RPC Inc (RES)
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 | 19.86% | 19.10% | 19.73% | 22.64% | 25.96% | 28.45% | 30.04% | 29.08% | 26.88% | 23.66% | 20.47% | 17.24% | 14.91% | 12.48% | 8.40% | 3.37% | 3.68% | 4.10% | 6.30% | 10.18% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.57% | 8.82% | 9.11% | 12.10% | 15.04% | 16.69% | 19.30% | 17.28% | 13.77% | 10.94% | 5.86% | 2.90% | 1.88% | -3.41% | -10.23% | -18.89% | -51.75% | -46.07% | -43.69% | -29.24% |
| Pretax margin | 7.97% | 10.26% | 10.41% | 13.10% | 15.84% | 18.61% | 20.97% | 20.04% | 18.08% | 14.15% | 9.65% | 5.19% | 1.90% | -3.29% | -9.85% | -18.81% | -51.72% | -46.13% | -43.91% | -29.24% |
| Net profit margin | 6.46% | 8.07% | 8.08% | 9.95% | 12.06% | 14.19% | 15.97% | 15.32% | 13.63% | 10.35% | 6.90% | 3.31% | 0.83% | -2.06% | -5.82% | -11.44% | -35.47% | -32.86% | -32.25% | -21.81% |
The gross profit margin of RPC Inc has shown an improving trend from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, increasing from 10.18% to 19.86%. However, there was a slight decrease in the margin in the following quarter. This indicates that the company is effectively managing its production costs and generating more revenue from its sales.
The operating profit margin, on the other hand, started with negative values but improved gradually over the quarters, reaching 6.57% by December 31, 2024. This improvement suggests that RPC Inc has been able to control its operating expenses and enhance its operational efficiency over time.
The pretax margin also displayed a positive trend, moving from negative percentages to 7.97% by December 31, 2024. The continuous improvement in this margin indicates that the company's profitability before taxes has been on the upswing due to better cost management and revenue generation efforts.
Lastly, the net profit margin of RPC Inc improved significantly from negative values to 6.46% by December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been successful in managing its expenses and increasing its net income relative to its revenue, resulting in better profitability for its shareholders.
Overall, the improving trend in all profitability ratios suggests that RPC Inc has made commendable progress in enhancing its profitability and financial performance over the quarters.
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) | 6.71% | 9.78% | 10.08% | 14.17% | 18.51% | 22.81% | 28.82% | 26.09% | 19.53% | 14.38% | 7.00% | 3.15% | 1.88% | -3.07% | -8.24% | -12.68% | -39.17% | -39.44% | -48.12% | -38.06% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.60% | 8.94% | 8.94% | 11.64% | 14.84% | 19.39% | 23.85% | 23.14% | 19.34% | 13.61% | 8.25% | 3.59% | 0.83% | -1.86% | -4.69% | -7.68% | -26.84% | -28.13% | -35.52% | -28.40% |
| Return on total capital | 10.50% | 14.17% | 14.48% | 19.32% | 27.50% | 34.32% | 41.44% | 41.35% | 33.76% | 25.40% | 15.98% | 7.94% | 2.90% | -3.58% | -9.92% | -16.11% | -48.94% | -49.56% | -58.34% | -49.24% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.48% | 11.09% | 11.18% | 14.62% | 19.08% | 24.24% | 29.66% | 29.62% | 25.46% | 18.58% | 11.27% | 4.86% | 1.12% | -2.44% | -5.94% | -9.86% | -33.60% | -35.34% | -42.87% | -36.77% |
Based on the data provided, RPC Inc's profitability ratios have shown significant improvement over the past few years.
Firstly, the Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has displayed a positive trend, increasing from negative values in the range of -38% to -48% in early 2020 to positive percentages of around 7% to 28% by the middle of 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to generate more operating income from its assets over time.
Secondly, the Return on assets (ROA) has also shown improvement, starting from negative percentages in 2020 and gradually reaching positive values of around 6% to 14% by the end of 2024. This suggests that RPC Inc has been more efficient in generating profit from its total assets.
Thirdly, the Return on total capital has also seen an upward trajectory, with values increasing from negative percentages in early 2020 to positive figures of around 10% to 41% by the end of 2024. This signifies that the company has been successful in generating returns for its capital providers.
Lastly, the Return on equity (ROE) has exhibited a similar trend of improvement, moving from negative percentages in 2020 to positive percentages of around 8% to 29% by the end of 2024. This indicates that RPC Inc has been effective in generating returns for its shareholders.
Overall, the profitability ratios of RPC Inc have shown positive trends over the years, reflecting improving financial performance and a more efficient utilization of assets and capital.