Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 38.64% | 40.39% | 41.36% | 41.81% | 41.75% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.86% | 9.61% | 10.34% | 11.51% | 11.16% |
| Pretax margin | 13.36% | 18.66% | 14.49% | 22.22% | 18.28% |
| Net profit margin | 11.53% | 15.07% | 12.43% | 19.60% | 16.46% |
Rockwell Automation Inc's profitability ratios have shown various trends over the past five years. The gross profit margin has slightly decreased from 41.75% in 2020 to 38.64% in 2024, indicating that the company's profitability on sales has declined, possibly due to increased costs or pricing pressure.
The operating profit margin has also experienced a decline, from 11.16% in 2020 to 5.86% in 2024. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations has decreased, potentially due to higher operating expenses or lower sales volumes.
The pretax margin has been somewhat volatile, with a peak of 22.22% in 2021 and a low of 13.36% in 2024. This suggests that Rockwell Automation Inc's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes has fluctuated over the years, possibly due to changes in tax rates or one-time expenses.
The net profit margin, which represents the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses, has shown a similar pattern of fluctuation, ranging from 16.46% in 2020 to 11.53% in 2024. This indicates that the company's overall profitability has been impacted by various factors such as rising costs or changes in revenue.
In summary, Rockwell Automation Inc's profitability ratios have displayed mixed trends, with declines in gross profit margin, operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin over the five-year period. This suggests that the company may be facing challenges in maintaining and growing its profitability.
Return on investment
| Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 4.31% | 7.82% | 7.21% | 7.45% | 9.55% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 8.48% | 12.27% | 8.66% | 12.69% | 14.09% |
| Return on total capital | 7.99% | 28.85% | 21.63% | 27.92% | 41.29% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 27.23% | 38.95% | 34.20% | 56.83% | 99.57% |
Rockwell Automation Inc's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the past five years. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has decreased from 9.55% in 2020 to 4.31% in 2024, indicating a decline in the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets.
Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) has also shown a downward trend, dropping from 14.09% in 2020 to 8.48% in 2024. This indicates a decrease in the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets.
The Return on Total Capital has also witnessed a decline, falling from 41.29% in 2020 to 7.99% in 2024. This reflects a decrease in the company's ability to generate returns from its total invested capital.
On the other hand, the Return on Equity (ROE) showed a fluctuating pattern, with a substantial decrease from 99.57% in 2020 to 27.23% in 2024. This indicates a drop in the company's profitability in relation to its shareholders' equity.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Rockwell Automation Inc suggest a mixed performance over the past five years, with some ratios showing a declining trend while others fluctuating. This could indicate changes in the company's operational efficiency and financial performance during the period under review.