UGI Corporation (UGI)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 18.10% | 22.64% | 11.33% | 4.73% | -9.99% | -8.37% | 0.40% | 10.90% | 20.24% | 17.37% | 21.75% | 16.15% | 25.42% | 42.58% | 40.91% | 45.67% | 50.79% | 50.99% | 54.15% | 74.22% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.68% | 17.00% | 5.93% | -0.10% | -16.17% | -14.57% | -5.56% | 5.20% | 16.49% | 22.36% | 26.90% | 21.74% | 31.56% | 22.89% | 20.71% | 17.07% | 14.97% | 12.36% | 9.61% | 11.59% |
| Pretax margin | 4.72% | 11.54% | 0.93% | -4.75% | -20.58% | -18.21% | -9.10% | 2.02% | 13.71% | 19.16% | 22.90% | 17.51% | 26.71% | 17.45% | 16.28% | 12.20% | 10.17% | 9.31% | 7.59% | 7.71% |
| Net profit margin | 3.73% | 9.13% | -0.89% | -5.48% | -16.82% | -14.69% | -6.17% | 2.12% | 10.62% | 14.09% | 16.65% | 13.03% | 19.70% | 13.33% | 12.96% | 9.61% | 8.11% | 7.15% | 5.69% | 5.67% |
UGI Corporation's profitability ratios have fluctuated over the past eight quarters. The gross profit margin has shown a declining trend, starting at 74.22% in December 2019 and dropping to 18.10% in September 2024. This could indicate challenges in managing the cost of goods sold relative to revenue.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has varied significantly, with negative margins recorded in some quarters. Though showing improvement from negative figures, the operating profit margin experienced volatility, reflecting fluctuations in operating expenses relative to sales.
The pretax margin also displayed fluctuations, ranging from -20.58% to 22.90%, suggesting variability in non-operating income and expenses impacting the company's pre-tax profitability.
Net profit margin, representing the final profitability ratio, has also shown inconsistency, demonstrating a downward trend from 19.70% in March 2021 to 3.73% in September 2024. This decline indicates challenges in generating net income relative to revenue.
Overall, UGI Corporation's profitability ratios exhibit volatility and declining trends, indicating potential challenges in managing costs and generating profits over the analyzed period. Further analysis and investigation into the underlying drivers of these fluctuations would be necessary to understand the company's financial performance comprehensively.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.10% | 8.32% | 2.91% | -0.05% | -9.38% | -9.04% | -3.33% | 3.09% | 9.48% | 12.56% | 13.73% | 10.60% | 14.05% | 10.88% | 9.47% | 7.52% | 7.02% | 5.88% | 4.59% | 5.78% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.78% | 4.47% | -0.44% | -2.89% | -9.75% | -9.11% | -3.69% | 1.26% | 6.11% | 7.91% | 8.50% | 6.35% | 8.77% | 6.34% | 5.93% | 4.23% | 3.80% | 3.40% | 2.72% | 2.83% |
| Return on total capital | 7.14% | 11.23% | 3.99% | -0.06% | -13.34% | -12.28% | -4.53% | 4.57% | 13.67% | 17.33% | 18.77% | 14.64% | 19.38% | 14.13% | 13.11% | 10.53% | 9.78% | 9.22% | 8.19% | 8.40% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 6.19% | 14.38% | -1.41% | -10.26% | -34.25% | -31.83% | -11.66% | 4.17% | 17.69% | 22.58% | 24.37% | 19.95% | 26.57% | 18.66% | 18.39% | 14.04% | 12.89% | 11.42% | 9.41% | 10.11% |
The profitability ratios of UGI Corporation show fluctuations over the past few quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been inconsistent, with a peak of 13.73% in the first quarter of 2022 and a low of -9.38% in the third quarter of 2023. The ratio improved in the latest quarter to 5.10%.
- Return on assets (ROA) has also been volatile, ranging from -2.89% to 8.77% over the same period. The latest quarter saw an ROA of 1.78%.
- Return on total capital exhibited similar variability, with a high of 19.38% in the first quarter of 2022 and a low of -13.34% in the third quarter of 2023. The ratio improved to 7.14% in the latest quarter.
- Return on equity (ROE) showed fluctuations as well, with a peak of 26.57% in the third quarter of 2021 and a low of -34.25% in the third quarter of 2023. The ROE increased to 6.19% in the latest quarter.
Overall, UGI Corporation's profitability ratios have been volatile, reflecting changes in the company's operational efficiency and financial performance. It is important for investors and analysts to closely monitor these ratios to assess the company's profitability trends and financial health.