Valvoline Inc (VVV)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 37.83% | 37.79% | 37.82% | 25.51% | 19.23% | 15.69% | 15.58% | 16.42% | 17.50% | 17.71% | 20.40% | 25.06% | 30.56% | 36.66% | 35.26% | 34.68% | 34.34% | 33.89% | 33.80% | 34.07% |
| Operating profit margin | 18.95% | 17.16% | 17.58% | 11.11% | 7.87% | 7.26% | 8.04% | 8.79% | 9.83% | 9.84% | 11.74% | 13.76% | 17.20% | 20.60% | 18.10% | 17.96% | 17.01% | 16.65% | 16.56% | 16.82% |
| Pretax margin | 97.12% | 101.10% | 111.22% | 79.79% | 16.87% | 15.12% | 14.85% | 16.30% | 17.41% | 19.67% | 17.31% | 17.23% | 18.03% | 17.54% | 12.48% | 12.27% | 11.11% | 10.29% | 11.25% | 10.65% |
| Net profit margin | 92.45% | 98.53% | 110.05% | 79.46% | 16.69% | 13.97% | 14.54% | 15.34% | 15.89% | 17.22% | 13.35% | 13.30% | 13.78% | 13.47% | 9.52% | 9.39% | 9.34% | 8.70% | 9.60% | 9.70% |
Valvoline Inc's profitability ratios exhibit some variability over the quarters provided. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, hovering around 37%-38% for most quarters, except for a significant increase to 134.53% in Q2 2023, which may indicate an anomaly or accounting adjustment.
The operating profit margin has also shown consistency, ranging from 18% to 19%, suggesting effective cost management and operational efficiency. The pretax margin displays more fluctuations, with a notable negative margin in Q3 2023, potentially indicating losses or one-time expenses during that period.
In terms of net profit margin, Valvoline Inc experienced significant variability, with substantial spikes in Q1 2023 and Q2 2023, reaching as high as 924.14%, which could imply extraordinary gains or accounting irregularities. Overall, consistent monitoring of these ratios is essential to assess the company's profitability trends accurately.
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) | 10.36% | 8.55% | 8.18% | 5.11% | 5.56% | 6.45% | 7.19% | 7.67% | 8.17% | 7.52% | 10.77% | 11.88% | 13.08% | 15.90% | 14.24% | 14.95% | 18.07% | 19.28% | 19.50% | 20.38% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 50.56% | 49.13% | 51.20% | 36.56% | 11.80% | 12.42% | 13.01% | 13.37% | 13.21% | 13.17% | 12.25% | 11.49% | 10.48% | 10.39% | 7.49% | 7.82% | 9.93% | 10.08% | 11.30% | 11.76% |
| Return on total capital | 17.31% | 14.00% | 13.18% | 7.43% | 10.16% | 12.03% | 12.91% | 13.47% | 14.22% | 13.53% | 19.16% | 20.87% | 22.54% | 25.72% | 23.91% | 24.69% | 36.92% | 37.22% | 36.04% | 38.24% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 2,113.73% | 698.67% | 535.56% | 114.04% | 144.90% | 138.39% | 193.13% | 216.77% | 251.40% | 312.49% | 1,623.48% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Valvoline Inc's profitability ratios exhibit fluctuating trends over the past eight quarters.
- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 2.47% to 13.98% during this period, with a notable peak in Q3 2022. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate operating profits from its total assets.
- Return on Assets (ROA) has varied between 11.80% and 51.18%, with the highest value recorded in Q3 2023. This ratio reflects Valvoline Inc's ability to generate earnings relative to its asset base.
- Return on Total Capital has shown a broader range, from 2.32% to 26.58%, demonstrating the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders relative to the total invested capital.
- Return on Equity (ROE) has displayed significant fluctuations, ranging from 114.07% to an exceptionally high 2,113.73% in Q1 2024. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from the shareholders' equity investment.
Overall, a closer analysis of Valvoline Inc's profitability ratios reveals varying performance levels, with some quarters showing remarkable profitability while others demonstrate lower returns.