Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT)
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 | 11.76% | 9.12% | 8.51% | 8.41% | 8.65% | 11.36% | 11.75% | 29.03% | 45.81% | 62.16% | 79.24% | 77.83% | 78.01% | 77.17% | 77.09% | 78.94% | 78.25% | 59.51% | 59.35% | 59.47% |
| Operating profit margin | 12.36% | 10.40% | 10.24% | 10.63% | 10.84% | 13.14% | 13.35% | 13.59% | 13.83% | 13.84% | 13.96% | 12.90% | 12.43% | 12.08% | 11.84% | 12.43% | 11.59% | 7.95% | 7.82% | 8.13% |
| Pretax margin | 10.50% | 8.49% | 8.38% | 8.81% | 9.08% | 11.50% | 11.89% | 12.37% | 12.81% | 12.95% | 13.11% | 12.01% | 11.52% | 11.11% | 10.82% | 11.38% | 10.47% | 6.72% | 6.47% | 6.67% |
| Net profit margin | 8.04% | 5.85% | 5.91% | 6.27% | 6.53% | 8.96% | 9.28% | 9.59% | 9.90% | 9.81% | 9.78% | 9.10% | 8.68% | 8.57% | 8.63% | 9.07% | 8.31% | 5.18% | 5.13% | 5.36% |
Sensient Technologies Corporation's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the years. The gross profit margin has generally been strong, ranging from around 59% to over 79%. However, there was a significant drop in the gross profit margin in the later quarters of 2022 and 2023, falling to as low as 8.41% in March 2024.
The operating profit margin also demonstrated variability, with figures fluctuating between about 7.82% to 13.96%. Despite some ups and downs, the operating profit margin remained relatively stable compared to the gross profit margin.
The pretax margin exhibited a similar pattern, showing variations from approximately 6.47% to 13.11%. Like the operating profit margin, the pretax margin maintained a more consistent performance compared to the gross profit margin.
The net profit margin, which reflects the bottom line profitability, also experienced fluctuations, ranging from around 5.13% to 9.90%. While the net profit margin followed the general trend of the other profitability ratios, it showed a steeper decline in the later quarters of 2023 and early 2024, before recovering slightly by the end of 2024.
Overall, Sensient Technologies Corporation's profitability ratios indicate a mix of strong performance and periodic challenges. It is essential for the company to closely monitor and manage its cost structure and efficiency to maintain sustainable profitability levels 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) | 9.47% | 7.72% | 7.60% | 7.66% | 7.70% | 9.36% | 9.34% | 9.63% | 9.93% | 10.65% | 10.84% | 9.84% | 9.74% | 9.51% | 9.34% | 9.59% | 8.77% | 6.03% | 6.04% | 6.28% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.16% | 4.34% | 4.39% | 4.52% | 4.64% | 6.38% | 6.49% | 6.80% | 7.11% | 7.56% | 7.59% | 6.94% | 6.80% | 6.75% | 6.81% | 6.99% | 6.29% | 3.93% | 3.96% | 4.14% |
| Return on total capital | 11.44% | 9.24% | 8.96% | 9.00% | 9.13% | 11.03% | 10.98% | 11.41% | 12.07% | 13.05% | 13.41% | 11.79% | 11.80% | 11.50% | 11.11% | 11.38% | 10.51% | 7.21% | 7.22% | 7.42% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 11.75% | 8.21% | 8.28% | 8.52% | 8.87% | 12.14% | 12.60% | 13.37% | 14.09% | 14.56% | 14.27% | 12.91% | 12.65% | 12.42% | 12.25% | 13.00% | 11.72% | 7.51% | 7.70% | 8.31% |
Sensient Technologies Corporation's profitability ratios exhibit a generally positive trend over the period under review.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown consistent improvement, starting at 6.28% in March 2020 and reaching 7.72% by September 2024, with occasional fluctuations but overall displaying an upward trajectory.
- Return on assets (ROA) has followed a similar pattern, starting at 4.14% in March 2020 and ending at 6.16% by December 2024, with some fluctuations along the way but still showing an overall increase.
- Return on total capital has displayed a steady increase from 7.42% in March 2020 to 11.44% by December 2024, demonstrating the company's efficiency in generating returns from its total capital over time.
- Return on equity (ROE) has shown a consistent upward trend, starting at 8.31% in March 2020 and reaching 11.75% by December 2024, indicating the company's ability to generate profit for its shareholders.
Overall, Sensient Technologies Corporation's profitability ratios reflect improving efficiency in utilizing assets, generating returns on investment, and creating value for its shareholders over the period analyzed.