Sotera Health Co (SHC)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 51.90% | 50.97% | 50.91% | 52.13% | 53.51% | 54.39% | 54.17% | 54.65% | 55.50% | 55.29% | 55.50% | 55.66% | 55.68% | 55.71% | 55.31% | 54.91% | 54.22% | 52.87% | 52.27% | 50.92% |
| Operating profit margin | 28.39% | 31.23% | 31.46% | 30.04% | 28.33% | 23.50% | 22.53% | 23.11% | 24.74% | 25.63% | 26.48% | 27.60% | 27.56% | 26.76% | 25.43% | 24.64% | 25.18% | 25.05% | 23.75% | 23.10% |
| Pretax margin | 10.35% | 12.01% | 8.40% | 10.37% | 10.10% | -34.13% | -30.38% | -28.66% | -24.22% | 19.54% | 19.90% | 21.64% | 18.86% | 9.03% | 4.57% | -1.25% | -4.75% | -3.10% | -4.50% | -4.00% |
| Net profit margin | 4.03% | 6.31% | 3.65% | 5.09% | 4.90% | -30.99% | -27.48% | -26.47% | -23.27% | 12.30% | 12.82% | 14.30% | 12.55% | 4.10% | 1.11% | -3.07% | -4.72% | -2.87% | -3.60% | -3.78% |
Sotera Health Co's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the last few years:
1. Gross Profit Margin: This ratio measures the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold. Sotera Health Co's gross profit margin has fluctuated between 50.92% to 55.71%. It peaked at 55.71% on September 30, 2021, and has slightly decreased to 51.90% by December 31, 2024.
2. Operating Profit Margin: This ratio indicates how much of each dollar of revenue is left over after both variable and fixed operating costs are deducted. Sotera Health Co's operating profit margin has ranged from 22.53% to 31.46%. It showed significant volatility, reaching a high of 31.46% on June 30, 2024, after a low of 22.53% on June 30, 2023.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin represents the percentage of each dollar of revenue that translates into profit before taxes. Sotera Health Co's pretax margin has varied widely, from -34.13% to 28.33%. The company experienced negative pretax margins in the first half of 2023 but rebounded with a positive margin of 31.46% by June 30, 2024.
4. Net Profit Margin: This ratio reflects the percentage of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses have been deducted. Sotera Health Co's net profit margin has shown volatility, ranging from -30.99% to 14.30%. The company had negative net profit margins in the first three quarters of 2023 but improved to a positive margin of 6.31% by September 30, 2024.
Overall, Sotera Health Co has experienced fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the years, indicating changes in its operational efficiency, cost structures, and ability to generate profits. Investors should closely monitor these ratios to assess the company's financial health and performance.
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) | 10.17% | 11.11% | 11.30% | 10.57% | 9.50% | 7.67% | 7.15% | 6.68% | 7.97% | 9.06% | 9.05% | 9.30% | 9.20% | 8.85% | 7.86% | 7.47% | 7.46% | 7.37% | 7.33% | — |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.45% | 2.25% | 1.31% | 1.79% | 1.64% | -10.11% | -8.72% | -7.66% | -7.49% | 4.35% | 4.38% | 4.82% | 4.19% | 1.36% | 0.34% | -0.93% | -1.40% | -0.85% | -1.11% | — |
| Return on total capital | 65.88% | 42.19% | 39.49% | 42.19% | 36.24% | -53.67% | -44.34% | -51.99% | -47.25% | 42.22% | 39.32% | 42.32% | 42.84% | 44.27% | 43.60% | 45.89% | 48.68% | — | — | — |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 10.96% | 15.05% | 9.48% | 12.78% | 11.58% | -81.34% | -64.12% | -72.38% | -66.69% | 20.13% | 19.58% | 21.29% | 19.94% | 7.08% | 1.87% | -5.54% | -8.50% | — | — | — |
Sotera Health Co's profitability ratios indicate the company's ability to generate returns for its stakeholders.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA): The trend shows a gradual increase from 7.33% as of June 30, 2020, peaking at 11.30% as of June 30, 2024, before slightly declining to 10.17% by December 31, 2024. This ratio indicates the efficiency of utilizing assets to generate operating profits.
2. Return on assets (ROA): Initially negative, the ratio improved over time, with a notable turnaround starting from September 30, 2021, through December 31, 2024. The ratio ranged from -10.11% on September 30, 2023, to 2.25% on September 30, 2024. ROA demonstrates how efficiently the company is using its assets to generate profits.
3. Return on total capital: The ratio fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from as high as 65.88% on December 31, 2024, to as low as -53.67% on September 30, 2023. This ratio reflects the overall return generated from the company’s total capital, including debt and equity.
4. Return on equity (ROE): The trend in ROE was volatile, with significant fluctuations. There was a notable improvement from negative percentages to positive percentages starting from June 30, 2021. The ratios ranged from -81.34% on September 30, 2023, to 19.94% on December 31, 2021. ROE measures the return generated on shareholders’ equity investment.
Overall, Sotera Health Co showed improvements in profitability metrics over the years, with some periods of volatility and fluctuation. Investors and stakeholders may closely monitor these ratios to assess the company's financial performance and efficiency in utilizing its resources.