US Foods Holding Corp (USFD)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 17.40% | 17.22% | 17.06% | 16.54% | 16.25% | 16.03% | 15.85% | 15.75% | 15.91% | 15.93% | 16.17% | 16.19% | 16.42% | 16.84% | 17.10% | 17.66% | 17.81% | 17.86% | 17.93% | 14.38% |
| Operating profit margin | 2.88% | 2.68% | 2.64% | 2.16% | 1.76% | 1.62% | 1.43% | 1.40% | 1.45% | 1.14% | 1.01% | 0.34% | -0.34% | 0.34% | 0.78% | 1.70% | 2.71% | 2.75% | 2.75% | 2.26% |
| Pretax margin | 1.92% | 1.73% | 1.81% | 1.40% | 1.07% | 0.98% | 0.81% | 0.78% | 0.73% | 0.36% | 0.12% | -0.73% | -1.30% | -0.63% | -0.10% | 0.95% | 1.98% | 2.10% | 2.11% | 1.73% |
| Net profit margin | 1.43% | 1.29% | 1.34% | 1.02% | 0.78% | 0.73% | 0.61% | 0.59% | 0.56% | 0.31% | 0.11% | -0.52% | -1.00% | -0.53% | -0.11% | 0.70% | 1.49% | 1.58% | 1.64% | 1.35% |
The profitability ratios of US Foods Holding Corp have shown a fluctuating trend over the past few years.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has ranged between 14.38% and 17.93% over the periods analyzed. It has generally been improving, indicating better cost management and pricing strategies.
2. Operating Profit Margin: US Foods Holding Corp's operating profit margin has varied from -0.34% to 2.88% during the same periods. The margins have been volatile, with some improvement in recent quarters, suggesting efficiency gains in operations.
3. Pre-tax Margin: The pre-tax margin has fluctuated between -1.30% and 2.11%. While the company has shown some periods of profitability, the margins overall have been relatively low, indicating ongoing challenges in controlling costs and generating income before taxes.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin has fluctuated between -1.00% and 1.64%. Despite some positive margins, the company has also experienced periods of losses. There seems to be room for improvement in controlling expenses to enhance overall profitability.
In conclusion, US Foods Holding Corp's profitability ratios reflect a mixed performance with improvements seen in gross profit margin and operating profit margin, although challenges remain in achieving consistent profitability as indicated by the pre-tax and net profit margins. Further efforts may be needed to enhance cost efficiency and revenue generation to sustain profitability in the long term.
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) | 7.71% | 7.04% | 7.05% | 5.73% | 4.65% | 4.04% | 3.50% | 3.32% | 3.39% | 2.42% | 1.99% | 0.59% | -0.62% | 0.62% | 1.40% | 3.69% | 6.19% | 5.93% | 7.22% | 7.30% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.84% | 3.41% | 3.58% | 2.72% | 2.07% | 1.82% | 1.50% | 1.40% | 1.31% | 0.65% | 0.22% | -0.91% | -1.82% | -0.97% | -0.19% | 1.52% | 3.41% | 3.41% | 4.29% | 4.38% |
| Return on total capital | 21.10% | 19.69% | 20.26% | 18.28% | 15.55% | 14.21% | 12.62% | 12.22% | 11.43% | 8.72% | 7.30% | 2.17% | -1.59% | 2.48% | 5.46% | 12.34% | 18.74% | 19.43% | 19.94% | 21.09% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 10.65% | 9.63% | 10.12% | 8.47% | 6.69% | 6.14% | 5.15% | 4.86% | 4.39% | 2.33% | 0.81% | -3.37% | -6.40% | -3.53% | -0.74% | 5.08% | 10.38% | 11.05% | 11.67% | 12.42% |
US Foods Holding Corp's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the specified periods. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has generally improved, indicating the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets has been increasing. The return on assets (ROA) has also been on an upward trend, reflecting an increase in overall profitability relative to its total assets.
Furthermore, the return on total capital and return on equity (ROE) have both demonstrated positive movements over the periods, reflecting strong returns generated from both total invested capital and shareholders' equity. These ratios suggest that the company has been effectively utilizing its capital to generate profits for its stakeholders.
Overall, US Foods Holding Corp has shown improvements in its profitability metrics, indicating a positive trend in its ability to generate returns from its assets and capital.