Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 60.95% | 63.08% | 59.78% | 58.29% | 60.05% |
| Operating profit margin | -8.72% | 3.35% | 1.88% | 5.30% | -0.52% |
| Pretax margin | -11.59% | 3.83% | -3.48% | 2.54% | 0.92% |
| Net profit margin | 58.03% | 2.80% | -3.13% | 3.23% | 1.19% |
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's gross profit margin has shown fluctuations over the years, starting at 60.05% in December 2020, decreasing to 58.29% in December 2021, then increasing to 59.78% in December 2022, further rising to 63.08% in December 2023, and slightly dropping to 60.95% in December 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
In terms of operating profit margin, the company experienced a negative margin of -0.52% in December 2020, followed by improvements to 5.30% in December 2021 and 1.88% in December 2022. However, the margin slightly increased to 3.35% in December 2023 before dropping to -8.72% in December 2024. This indicates the efficiency of the company in managing its operating expenses.
Looking at the pretax margin, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co had a margin of 0.92% in December 2020, which increased to 2.54% in December 2021. However, the margin turned negative at -3.48% in December 2022, recovered to 3.83% in December 2023, and then dropped significantly to -11.59% in December 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes.
Finally, the net profit margin of Shenandoah Telecommunications Co shows positive trends, with a margin of 1.19% in December 2020, increasing to 3.23% in December 2021. However, the margin turned negative at -3.13% in December 2022, before rebounding to 2.80% in December 2023, and increasing significantly to 58.03% in December 2024. This ratio demonstrates the company's overall profitability after all expenses, including taxes and interest, are deducted.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -1.64% | 0.79% | 0.51% | 1.46% | -0.06% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 10.94% | 0.66% | -0.86% | 0.89% | 0.13% |
| Return on total capital | -2.41% | 1.87% | -0.31% | 0.82% | -0.45% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 20.73% | 1.23% | -1.31% | 1.23% | 0.45% |
The profitability ratios of Shenandoah Telecommunications Co show fluctuations over the years.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) improved from -0.06% in 2020 to 1.46% in 2021 before declining to 0.51% in 2022. It then increased to 0.79% in 2023 but decreased significantly to -1.64% in 2024.
2. Return on assets (ROA) was low at 0.13% in 2020 but improved to 0.89% in 2021. However, it turned negative at -0.86% in 2022 before rebounding to 0.66% in 2023 and significantly increasing to 10.94% in 2024.
3. Return on total capital fluctuated, starting at -0.45% in 2020, rising to 0.82% in 2021, then dropping to -0.31% in 2022. It then increased to 1.87% in 2023 but decreased again to -2.41% in 2024.
4. Return on equity (ROE) started at 0.45% in 2020, increased to 1.23% in 2021, but became negative at -1.31% in 2022. It then reverted to 1.23% in 2023 and significantly surged to 20.73% in 2024.
Overall, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's profitability ratios exhibit varying trends, suggesting changes in the company's efficiency in generating profits relative to its assets, capital, and shareholder equity.