US Foods Holding Corp (USFD)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 17.44% | 16.25% | 15.91% | 16.41% | 17.81% |
| Operating profit margin | 2.88% | 1.76% | 1.45% | -0.34% | 2.71% |
| Pretax margin | 1.92% | 1.07% | 0.73% | -1.30% | 1.98% |
| Net profit margin | 1.44% | 0.78% | 0.56% | -1.00% | 1.49% |
The profitability ratios of US Foods Holding Corp have shown mixed trends over the past five years. The gross profit margin has varied, with a slight increase in 2023 compared to the prior years. This indicates the company's ability to generate profits after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has shown improvement in recent years, reaching 2.88% in 2023, indicating better operational efficiency. This ratio reflects the company's ability to control its operating expenses while generating revenue.
The pretax margin reflects the company's profitability before accounting for taxes. US Foods Holding Corp has shown a positive trend in this ratio, with an increase in 2023 compared to the prior years. This indicates the company's ability to generate profits before tax expenses are considered.
The net profit margin has also shown improvement, reaching 1.44% in 2023. This ratio reflects the company's overall profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes. The positive trend in this ratio signifies the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders.
Overall, US Foods Holding Corp has demonstrated improvement in its profitability ratios in recent years, suggesting better cost management and operational performance.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.71% | 4.65% | 3.39% | -0.62% | 6.19% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.84% | 2.07% | 1.31% | -1.82% | 3.41% |
| Return on total capital | 21.10% | 15.55% | 11.43% | -1.59% | 18.74% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 10.65% | 6.69% | 4.39% | -6.40% | 10.38% |
US Foods Holding Corp's profitability ratios have shown varying trends over the past five years. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has generally improved, with a notable increase from 4.65% in 2022 to 7.71% in 2023, indicating that the company is generating more operating profit per dollar of assets.
Return on assets (ROA) has also shown improvement, with an increase from 2.07% in 2022 to 3.84% in 2023. This indicates that US Foods Holding Corp is becoming more efficient in generating profit from its assets.
Return on total capital has shown a favorable trend, increasing from 15.55% in 2022 to 21.10% in 2023. This suggests that the company is effectively utilizing both equity and debt to generate returns for its capital providers.
Return on equity (ROE) has also improved, with a significant increase from 6.69% in 2022 to 10.65% in 2023. This indicates that the company is generating higher returns for its equity shareholders.
Overall, the improving profitability ratios suggest that US Foods Holding Corp has been able to enhance its operational efficiency and generate better returns for its investors in recent years.