Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN)
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 | 8.01% | 7.14% | 8.56% | 10.22% | 11.87% | 13.93% | 14.65% | 15.10% | 15.85% | 16.24% | 16.63% | 17.29% | 17.48% | 18.32% | 19.12% | 19.54% | 19.43% | 18.58% | 17.89% | 17.33% |
| Operating profit margin | 2.18% | 2.93% | 3.50% | 4.31% | 5.37% | 4.62% | 3.66% | 4.46% | 3.43% | 6.14% | 8.51% | 9.13% | 11.31% | 11.28% | 11.42% | 10.80% | 9.59% | 8.92% | 8.45% | 8.48% |
| Pretax margin | 1.40% | 1.94% | 2.59% | 3.42% | 4.50% | 5.98% | 7.26% | 8.91% | 9.87% | 10.80% | 11.64% | 12.37% | 12.65% | 12.59% | 12.16% | 10.71% | 9.47% | 8.75% | 8.24% | 8.28% |
| Net profit margin | 1.13% | 1.48% | 1.99% | 2.59% | 3.42% | 4.48% | 5.41% | 6.63% | 7.33% | 8.11% | 8.76% | 9.32% | 9.56% | 9.43% | 9.10% | 8.03% | 7.13% | 6.62% | 6.23% | 6.26% |
Werner Enterprises Inc's profitability ratios have shown a declining trend over the years based on the provided data.
- Gross profit margin has decreased from 17.33% as of March 31, 2020, to 8.01% as of December 31, 2024, indicating a decrease in the percentage of revenue remaining after deducting the cost of goods sold.
- Operating profit margin has declined from 8.48% as of March 31, 2020, to 2.18% as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a decrease in the proportion of revenue left after deducting operating expenses.
- Pretax margin has also shown a decreasing trend, falling from 8.28% as of March 31, 2020, to 1.40% as of December 31, 2024, suggesting a decline in the proportion of revenue before tax expenses.
- Net profit margin has similarly decreased from 6.26% as of March 31, 2020, to 1.13% as of December 31, 2024, indicating a decrease in the percentage of revenue remaining after all expenses including taxes.
Overall, the declining trend in profitability ratios for Werner Enterprises Inc suggests potential challenges in maintaining profitability and effective cost management.
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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 2.17% | 2.91% | 3.59% | 4.50% | 5.59% | 4.81% | 3.93% | 4.80% | 3.64% | 6.86% | 9.17% | 9.93% | 11.94% | 11.78% | 11.87% | 11.61% | 10.55% | 9.89% | 9.76% | 9.98% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.12% | 1.47% | 2.04% | 2.71% | 3.56% | 4.66% | 5.81% | 7.15% | 7.79% | 9.06% | 9.44% | 10.14% | 10.10% | 9.85% | 9.46% | 8.63% | 7.84% | 7.34% | 7.20% | 7.37% |
| Return on total capital | 5.07% | 5.72% | 6.42% | 7.39% | 8.91% | 11.52% | 13.37% | 14.88% | 17.74% | 19.51% | 22.47% | 25.63% | 24.34% | 24.49% | 22.73% | 20.40% | 18.90% | 17.51% | 17.03% | 17.63% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 2.35% | 3.17% | 4.33% | 5.50% | 7.35% | 9.85% | 12.04% | 15.15% | 16.71% | 18.68% | 20.02% | 20.03% | 19.70% | 18.69% | 17.39% | 15.68% | 14.15% | 13.31% | 13.18% | 13.97% |
Based on the provided data, Werner Enterprises Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the analyzed periods.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA):
- Werner's Operating ROA ranged from a high of 11.94% in December 2021 to a low of 2.17% in December 2024.
- The company's operational efficiency and profitability, as indicated by Operating ROA, peaked in 2021 before declining significantly in 2022 and 2023.
2. Return on Assets (ROA):
- ROA varied from 10.10% in December 2021 to 1.12% in December 2024.
- The performance of the company in generating profit from its assets followed a decreasing trend over the analyzed periods.
3. Return on Total Capital:
- Return on Total Capital ranged from a high of 25.63% in March 2022 to a low of 5.07% in December 2024.
- Werner's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders showed a declining pattern from 2022 onwards.
4. Return on Equity (ROE):
- ROE fluctuated between 20.03% in March 2022 and 2.35% in December 2024.
- The return to equity shareholders exhibited a decreasing trend, indicating a decline in the company's profitability relative to shareholders' investments.
Overall, Werner Enterprises Inc's profitability ratios reflect a mix of peaks and troughs over the analyzed periods, suggesting varying levels of operational efficiency and financial performance. The declining trends in certain ratios may indicate challenges faced by the company in maximizing profits and returns for its stakeholders.