Stanley Black & Decker Inc (SWK)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 2.14% | 9.72% | 15.96% | 23.21% | 25.28% | 27.49% | 29.24% | 31.29% | 33.32% | 35.09% | 35.88% | 35.03% | 33.74% | 32.59% | 32.28% | 33.04% | 33.27% | 33.45% | 33.45% | 33.45% |
| Operating profit margin | -32.96% | 8.08% | 7.75% | 9.14% | 10.83% | 12.75% | 14.36% | 16.56% | 19.48% | 17.95% | 19.49% | 18.53% | 16.66% | 14.83% | 13.38% | 14.00% | 13.81% | 13.32% | 13.03% | 12.75% |
| Pretax margin | -2.56% | -2.46% | 2.88% | 3.46% | 5.49% | 7.25% | 5.04% | 8.37% | 11.41% | 13.56% | 14.22% | 12.33% | 9.74% | 7.29% | 5.79% | 7.46% | 7.50% | 7.40% | 7.38% | 7.03% |
| Net profit margin | -1.97% | -0.32% | 4.87% | 4.26% | 6.27% | 8.47% | 6.05% | 8.60% | 11.05% | 11.95% | 12.05% | 11.33% | 9.45% | 7.56% | 6.20% | 6.63% | 6.62% | 4.52% | 4.52% | 4.52% |
Stanley Black & Decker Inc's profitability ratios have displayed fluctuations over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has shown a declining trend from 33.45% in Q1 2019 to 2.14% in Q4 2023, indicating challenges in maintaining profitability on sales after deducting direct costs.
The operating profit margin fluctuated significantly, reaching a peak of 16.56% in Q1 2022 but then dropping to -32.96% in Q4 2023, indicating inconsistent operational efficiency and cost management.
Similarly, the pretax margin has shown volatility, with a high of 14.22% in Q2 2021 and a low of -2.56% in Q4 2023, reflecting fluctuations in pre-tax profitability before accounting for taxes.
The net profit margin has also been inconsistent, ranging from a high of 12.05% in Q2 2021 to a low of -1.97% in Q4 2023, indicating fluctuations in net profitability after all expenses have been deducted.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Stanley Black & Decker Inc have been volatile, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent levels of profitability over the period analyzed. Further analysis and investigation would be required to understand the factors driving these fluctuations in profitability ratios.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -21.98% | 5.37% | 5.04% | 5.99% | 7.35% | 8.46% | 8.12% | 9.03% | 10.56% | 11.29% | 12.21% | 10.88% | 9.23% | 8.22% | 7.52% | 8.48% | 9.68% | 8.97% | 8.70% | 8.53% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -1.31% | -0.21% | 3.16% | 2.79% | 4.26% | 5.62% | 3.42% | 4.69% | 5.99% | 7.52% | 7.55% | 6.65% | 5.24% | 4.19% | 3.49% | 4.01% | 4.64% | 3.05% | 3.02% | 3.03% |
| Return on total capital | 1.02% | 0.91% | 6.06% | 6.30% | 8.42% | 10.06% | 7.36% | 10.42% | 12.10% | 14.57% | 15.22% | 12.39% | 9.76% | 7.74% | 6.84% | 9.56% | 11.08% | 11.13% | 11.14% | 10.96% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -3.43% | -0.55% | 8.27% | 7.37% | 10.94% | 15.04% | 11.07% | 14.72% | 14.57% | 16.16% | 16.32% | 13.93% | 11.16% | 9.31% | 8.04% | 10.27% | 10.46% | 7.87% | 7.90% | 8.19% |
Stanley Black & Decker Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the past few quarters. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has varied significantly, ranging from -21.98% to 12.21%, indicating inconsistency in the company's ability to generate operating profit from its assets.
Similarly, the Return on assets (ROA) has also been unstable, with values fluctuating between -1.31% and 7.55%. This suggests that the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets has been volatile.
On the other hand, the Return on total capital and Return on equity (ROE) ratios have generally exhibited a more stable performance, although there are still some fluctuations. The Return on total capital has ranged from 1.02% to 15.22%, indicating the company's ability to generate returns from both equity and debt capital. The ROE has varied between -3.43% and 16.32%, highlighting the company's profitability for its shareholders.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Stanley Black & Decker Inc suggest that the company has experienced some challenges in consistently generating profits from its assets, but has shown relatively stable returns on capital and equity over the analyzed periods. Continued monitoring of these ratios will be important to assess the company's long-term profitability and financial health.