Valaris Ltd (VAL)

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 39.31% 17.63% 13.88% 8.69% 7.82% 8.17% 10.55% 11.26% 7.99% 4.52% 1.22% -2.24% -4.95% -16.21% -31.35% -36.68% -29.39% -14.71% -2.23% 7.34%
Operating profit margin 14.82% 11.91% 9.21% 3.83% 3.00% 3.25% 7.77% 18.85% 16.52% 13.49% 7.96% -8.49% -73.29% -85.63% -96.90% -166.72% -106.29% -92.29% -81.94% -32.48%
Pretax margin 15.67% 12.59% 10.86% 5.41% 4.72% 5.01% 8.78% 16.71% 14.03% 12.26% 6.58% -290.26% -360.71% -378.02% -446.30% -221.74% -358.53% -309.57% -242.64% -145.78%
Net profit margin 15.80% 47.52% 49.33% 44.93% 48.50% 3.43% 7.04% 15.27% 10.94% 11.79% 3.30% -291.85% -365.14% -375.89% -441.20% -215.95% -340.21% -304.36% -237.13% -143.53%

Valaris Ltd's profitability ratios have shown a volatile trend over the past few years. The gross profit margin, which reflects the company's ability to generate revenue after accounting for direct costs of goods sold, has fluctuated significantly. It experienced a low of -36.68% on March 31, 2021, but has since improved to 39.31% by December 31, 2024.

The operating profit margin, which indicates the proportion of revenue left after accounting for operating expenses, also saw a similar pattern of fluctuations. It reached a low of -166.72% on March 31, 2021, before recovering to 14.82% by December 31, 2024.

The pretax margin, which measures the company's profitability before taxes, exhibited a drastic decline in profitability in the earlier years, with margins as low as -446.30% on June 30, 2021. However, there has been a steady improvement since then, with the margin reaching 15.67% by December 31, 2024.

The net profit margin, which shows the percentage of revenue that translates into profit after all expenses have been deducted, had negative margins in the past, especially in June 30, 2021, reaching -441.20%. Subsequently, there was a significant turnaround with margins improving to 49.33% by June 30, 2024, before moderating to 15.80% by December 31, 2024.

In conclusion, the profitability ratios of Valaris Ltd have shown a mix of challenges and improvements over the years, indicating changes in the company's operational efficiency and financial performance. Investors and stakeholders may need to continue monitoring these ratios to assess the company's ongoing profitability and financial health.


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
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 7.92% 6.21% 4.33% 1.65% 1.24% 1.62% 4.32% 10.95% 9.25% 7.05% 3.93% -4.00% -34.62% -40.25% -44.03% -17.83% -11.78% -11.74% -12.00% -4.87%
Return on assets (ROA) 8.45% 24.81% 23.17% 19.39% 20.02% 1.70% 3.91% 8.87% 6.13% 6.16% 1.63% -137.61% -172.47% -176.70% -200.45% -23.10% -37.72% -38.73% -34.71% -21.53%
Return on total capital 20.27% 17.45% 14.08% 8.76% 6.35% 9.81% 13.73% 22.52% 20.82% 18.71% 11.91% -348.76% -416.09% -443.28% -477.58% -76.13% -109.77% -103.05% -79.75% -41.09%
Return on equity (ROE) 16.64% 50.83% 47.00% 41.77% 43.54% 4.95% 9.54% 19.36% 13.51% 14.31% 3.95% -354.96% -424.21% -443.62% -478.66% -79.67% -110.99% -110.65% -87.21% -47.95%

Valaris Ltd has shown a significant improvement in profitability ratios over the past few quarters.

Starting with the Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA), the company faced negative percentages in the beginning of the data series, indicating operational inefficiencies and challenges. However, there has been a gradual recovery since then, with a positive trend emerging from June 30, 2022, onwards. This suggests that the company has been able to better utilize its assets to generate operating profits.

The Return on Assets (ROA) also exhibited a similar pattern, with consistently negative values until June 30, 2022. Subsequently, the ROA turned positive, indicating that Valaris has been more efficient in generating profits relative to its total assets.

Return on Total Capital and Return on Equity (ROE) followed a similar trajectory, with negative values in the earlier periods due to financial challenges. However, there has been a notable turnaround starting from June 30, 2022, where both ratios have shown positive values, reflecting a stronger financial performance and higher returns for shareholders.

Overall, the upward trend in profitability ratios for Valaris Ltd signals an improving financial health and operational efficiency, pointing towards a positive outlook for the company's future performance.