UGI Corporation (UGI)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 17.95% | -9.99% | 20.24% | 36.79% | 21.51% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.68% | -16.17% | 16.49% | 31.56% | 14.97% |
| Pretax margin | 4.72% | -20.58% | 13.71% | 26.71% | 10.17% |
| Net profit margin | 3.73% | -16.82% | 10.62% | 19.70% | 8.11% |
UGI Corporation's profitability ratios have shown significant fluctuations over the past five years. The gross profit margin, a measure of how effectively the company is managing its production costs, has ranged from negative 9.99% in 2023 to a high of 36.79% in 2021. This indicates potential challenges in cost management in certain periods.
Similarly, the operating profit margin, which reflects the company's efficiency in controlling operating expenses, has also varied, with a low of negative 16.17% in 2023 and a peak of 31.56% in 2021. This suggests fluctuations in operating efficiency.
The pretax margin, which signifies the company's ability to generate profits before taxes relative to its total revenue, ranged from negative 20.58% in 2023 to 26.71% in 2021. These fluctuations indicate volatility in the company's pre-tax profitability over the years.
Finally, the net profit margin, which is a measure of the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses have been deducted, fluctuated between negative 16.82% in 2023 and a high of 19.70% in 2021. This suggests varying levels of profitability for UGI Corporation over the analyzed period.
Overall, UGI Corporation's profitability ratios show a mixed performance, with fluctuations in profitability and efficiency metrics over the past five years. This variability may indicate challenges in maintaining consistent profitability and efficiency in the company's operations.
Return on investment
| Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.10% | -9.38% | 9.48% | 14.05% | 7.02% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.78% | -9.75% | 6.11% | 8.77% | 3.80% |
| Return on total capital | 7.14% | -13.34% | 13.67% | 19.38% | 9.78% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 6.19% | -34.25% | 17.69% | 26.57% | 12.89% |
UGI Corporation's profitability ratios have shown variability over the past five years.
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from a low of -9.38% in 2023 to a high of 14.05% in 2021. This ratio indicates that the company is generating operating income relative to its total assets, with the highest level of performance seen in 2021.
Return on assets (ROA) has also fluctuated, with a negative value in 2023 and higher values in 2021 and 2022. This ratio reflects the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets, showing improvement over the years, especially in 2022 and 2021.
Return on total capital has shown significant variability, with negative returns in 2023 and then improving to a peak of 19.38% in 2021. This ratio considers the return generated on both equity and debt capital invested in the company.
Return on equity (ROE) has exhibited a similar pattern, with negative returns in 2023 followed by a notable increase to 26.57% in 2021. This ratio evaluates the return earned on shareholders' equity, indicating a strong performance in 2021.
Overall, UGI Corporation has displayed a mix of profitability levels over the years, with improvements in certain periods and challenges in others. It is important for stakeholders to consider the company's ability to generate profits efficiently and sustainably when evaluating its financial performance.