Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)
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 | 29.54% | 29.15% | 29.17% | 29.33% | 29.57% | 30.09% | 30.36% | 30.52% | 31.42% | 31.63% | 31.08% | 30.91% | 30.38% | 30.50% | 31.52% | 32.42% | 32.82% | 33.21% | 33.08% | 32.77% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.23% | 15.16% | 14.53% | 14.44% | 13.72% | 13.98% | 15.21% | 15.29% | 16.75% | 17.63% | 17.15% | 16.90% | 16.28% | 15.37% | 15.75% | 16.09% | 16.07% | 15.89% | 15.11% | 12.86% |
| Pretax margin | 8.50% | 9.08% | 8.25% | 8.27% | 7.83% | 8.94% | 10.82% | 11.07% | 12.93% | 13.82% | 13.29% | 13.45% | 12.94% | 12.24% | 12.54% | 12.80% | 12.77% | 11.87% | 10.94% | 8.71% |
| Net profit margin | 5.04% | 7.34% | 6.64% | 6.61% | 6.22% | 5.65% | 7.04% | 7.25% | 8.71% | 10.03% | 9.56% | 9.60% | 9.16% | 8.76% | 9.56% | 9.74% | 10.25% | 9.56% | 8.23% | 6.84% |
Sealed Air Corporation's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the years. The gross profit margin has gradually decreased from 32.77% in March 2020 to 29.54% in December 2024. This decrease may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability at the gross level.
The operating profit margin experienced some fluctuations, starting at 12.86% in March 2020, peaking at 17.63% in September 2022, and then decreasing to 14.23% by December 2024. This suggests some variability in the company's ability to control operating expenses and generate profits from its core business activities.
The pretax margin shows a similar trend, starting at 8.71% in March 2020, reaching a peak of 13.82% in September 2022, and declining to 8.50% by December 2024. This trend indicates fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes.
The net profit margin also displays variability, starting at 6.84% in March 2020, rising to 10.03% in September 2022, and then dropping to 5.04% by December 2024. This indicates fluctuations in Sealed Air Corporation's bottom-line profitability after considering all expenses.
Overall, it is essential for the company to closely monitor its profitability margins and take appropriate measures to improve efficiency, control costs, and enhance revenue generation to ensure sustainable and consistent profitability in the long run.
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) | 10.93% | 11.18% | 10.86% | 10.97% | 10.46% | 10.47% | 11.19% | 11.58% | 15.20% | 16.74% | 16.22% | 15.70% | 14.46% | 13.34% | 13.56% | 13.58% | 12.95% | 13.25% | 12.71% | 11.01% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.87% | 5.41% | 4.97% | 5.02% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 5.18% | 5.50% | 7.91% | 9.52% | 9.04% | 8.92% | 8.14% | 7.60% | 8.23% | 8.22% | 8.26% | 7.97% | 6.93% | 5.85% |
| Return on total capital | 124.50% | 101.52% | 123.77% | 136.50% | 145.73% | 205.07% | 206.86% | 249.52% | 272.30% | 447.75% | 474.31% | 480.88% | 349.34% | 655.21% | 886.35% | 812.13% | 468.41% | 3,104.49% | — | — |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 43.49% | 51.35% | 55.51% | 60.45% | 62.17% | 76.37% | 94.45% | 116.68% | 142.87% | 264.99% | 276.26% | 286.71% | 203.78% | 366.56% | 527.08% | 479.68% | 291.48% | 1,896.73% | — | — |
Sealed Air Corporation's profitability ratios show varying levels of performance over the given periods.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown an upward trend from March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2022, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate operating profits relative to its total assets. However, there was a slight dip in the ratio from June 30, 2022, to December 31, 2022, and a significant decrease from March 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024.
2. Return on assets (ROA) also demonstrates fluctuating performance, with peaks in June 30, 2020, and June 30, 2022, indicating the company's efficiency in generating profits from its assets. However, the ratio shows a declining trend from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024.
3. Return on total capital has shown a mixed performance, with significant fluctuations throughout the periods. The ratio started very high in September 30, 2020, but gradually decreased over time, with some fluctuations in between.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has also displayed variability in performance, with notable fluctuations in the ratio over the periods. The ratios were highest in September 30, 2020, and have decreased over time, indicating a declining trend in the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders relative to the equity invested.
In summary, the profitability ratios of Sealed Air Corporation reflect mixed performance with fluctuations in profitability levels over the periods, suggesting the need for closer examination of the company's operations and financial management strategies.