Schneider National Inc (SNDR)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 8.34% | 10.17% | 13.94% | 13.58% | 10.56% |
| Operating profit margin | 3.12% | 5.39% | 3.99% | 4.79% | 0.15% |
| Pretax margin | 2.88% | 5.57% | 9.15% | 9.66% | 6.21% |
| Net profit margin | 2.21% | 4.34% | 6.93% | 7.23% | 4.65% |
Schneider National Inc's gross profit margin has shown a general increasing trend from 10.56% in December 2020 to 13.94% in December 2022, indicating improved efficiency in generating profit from sales. However, there was a decline in the gross profit margin to 8.34% by December 2024, which could be a cause for concern as it may suggest potential challenges in managing production costs.
The operating profit margin of Schneider National Inc has fluctuated over the years, with a significant increase from 0.15% in December 2020 to 4.79% in December 2021. Despite some volatility, the operating profit margin remained relatively stable around 3-5% in the subsequent years, reflecting the company's ability to control its operating expenses and generate profit from its core business operations.
The pretax margin of Schneider National Inc has shown a similar pattern to the operating profit margin, with a peak of 9.66% in December 2021 before declining to 2.88% by December 2024. This suggests that while the company has been able to generate profits before taxes, there may have been challenges in managing tax liabilities or other non-operating expenses in the latter years.
The net profit margin of Schneider National Inc has followed a downward trend from 4.65% in December 2020 to 2.21% in December 2024. This decrease indicates that the company's profitability after accounting for all expenses and taxes has been on a declining path, highlighting potential inefficiencies or challenges in the company's overall financial performance.
Overall, Schneider National Inc's profitability ratios have shown mixed results, with improvements in gross profit margin and operating profit margin offset by declines in pretax margin and net profit margin. It would be important for the company to closely monitor its cost structures and overall financial performance to ensure sustainable profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 3.35% | 6.50% | 6.10% | 6.83% | 0.20% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.37% | 5.23% | 10.60% | 10.30% | 6.02% |
| Return on total capital | 5.65% | 10.83% | 21.63% | 22.88% | 14.42% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 3.92% | 8.07% | 16.14% | 16.73% | 10.30% |
Schneider National Inc's profitability ratios show varying performance over the years.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA):
- The Operating ROA increased significantly from 0.20% in 2020 to 6.83% in 2021, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets.
- In 2022 and 2023, the Operating ROA remained relatively stable at 6.10% and 6.50% respectively.
- However, there was a decline in 2024 to 3.35%, which might suggest some challenges in maintaining operating profitability relative to the assets employed.
2. Return on Assets (ROA):
- ROA showed a similar trend, starting at 6.02% in 2020 and peaking at 10.60% in 2022.
- However, there was a notable decrease in 2023 and 2024 to 5.23% and 2.37% respectively, reflecting a decline in overall profitability relative to the total assets.
3. Return on Total Capital:
- Return on Total Capital followed a pattern similar to ROA, with a steady increase from 14.42% in 2020 to 22.88% in 2021 before declining in subsequent years.
- The return on total capital dropped to 5.65% in 2024, signaling that the company may be facing challenges in generating returns on its total invested capital.
4. Return on Equity (ROE):
- ROE also displayed a positive trajectory from 10.30% in 2020 to 16.73% in 2021, indicating an increase in shareholders' equity returns.
- However, ROE experienced a decline in 2024 to 3.92%, reflecting a slump in the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders.
Overall, while Schneider National Inc has shown improvements in profitability ratios over the years, there are some recent declines that may warrant further analysis to identify potential factors impacting profitability.