Whirlpool Corporation (WHR)
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 | 15.89% | 15.63% | 15.83% | 16.22% | 16.69% | 17.62% | 16.97% | 17.42% | 17.34% | 17.31% | 18.80% | 19.09% | 20.11% | 21.47% | 21.83% | 21.06% | 19.87% | 18.64% | 16.22% | 16.88% |
| Operating profit margin | 0.88% | 3.99% | 3.78% | 4.55% | 5.34% | -4.83% | -5.05% | -8.60% | -5.96% | 4.32% | 5.76% | 10.17% | 10.71% | 11.71% | 11.86% | 9.67% | 8.35% | 6.99% | 7.55% | 7.75% |
| Pretax margin | -1.93% | 1.64% | 1.66% | 2.58% | 2.93% | -7.45% | -7.31% | -10.41% | -7.08% | 3.69% | 5.37% | 9.88% | 10.50% | 11.33% | 11.25% | 8.94% | 7.53% | 5.99% | 6.61% | 7.00% |
| Net profit margin | -1.99% | 3.24% | 2.96% | 2.13% | 2.53% | -9.41% | -9.09% | -11.73% | -8.57% | 1.90% | 3.41% | 7.72% | 8.14% | 9.03% | 8.75% | 6.64% | 5.55% | 4.57% | 4.32% | 4.27% |
Whirlpool Corporation's profitability ratios experienced fluctuations over the reported periods. The gross profit margin showed a decreasing trend from March 2020 to December 2024, with a slight increase in the first quarter of 2023, indicating the company's ability to generate revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin exhibited significant variability, with peaks in the second quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2020, followed by a sharp decline and negative margins in the latter half of 2022 and the first half of 2023, indicating challenges in controlling operating expenses and generating profits from core business activities.
Similarly, the pretax margin fluctuated over the periods, showing a similar pattern to the operating profit margin, with negative margins in the last two quarters of 2022 and the first two quarters of 2023, indicating the impact of non-operating expenses on the company's profitability.
The net profit margin also displayed a volatile trend, reaching its highest point in the third quarter of 2021 before declining sharply into negative territory in 2022 and 2023, with a modest recovery by the end of 2024. This suggests that after accounting for all expenses, including taxes, Whirlpool Corporation's bottom-line profitability was impacted by various factors throughout the reporting periods.
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) | 0.88% | 4.03% | 3.94% | 4.93% | 5.86% | -4.91% | -5.09% | -8.74% | -6.17% | 4.97% | 6.54% | 11.24% | 11.57% | 12.60% | 12.85% | 9.68% | 7.89% | 6.49% | 7.77% | 7.72% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -1.98% | 3.26% | 3.08% | 2.30% | 2.77% | -9.56% | -9.16% | -11.92% | -8.87% | 2.19% | 3.87% | 8.53% | 8.79% | 9.72% | 9.48% | 6.65% | 5.25% | 4.24% | 4.44% | 4.26% |
| Return on total capital | 2.23% | 7.36% | 7.36% | 9.43% | 10.35% | -11.36% | -11.69% | -16.52% | -10.97% | 10.24% | 14.55% | 24.97% | 25.33% | 26.87% | 26.49% | 21.86% | 18.38% | 15.75% | 18.28% | 20.69% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -12.04% | 18.41% | 17.24% | 16.99% | 20.32% | -78.25% | -77.06% | -97.57% | -65.03% | 9.17% | 17.62% | 36.35% | 36.79% | 39.93% | 38.44% | 32.02% | 27.62% | 25.63% | 27.50% | 28.33% |
Whirlpool Corporation's profitability ratios display fluctuations over the analyzed periods.
The Operating Return on Assets (ROA) initially showed a positive trend, reaching a peak of 12.85% in June 2021, indicating the company's operational efficiency in generating profits from its assets. However, the ratio experienced a decline in the following periods, with negative values recorded in the second half of 2022 and early 2023, suggesting potential operational challenges during that period.
The Return on Assets (ROA) also followed a similar pattern, with a peak of 9.72% in September 2021 before declining to negative values in late 2022 and early 2023. This ratio reflects the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets, including both operating and non-operating income.
The Return on Total Capital exhibited a relatively stable performance, peaking at 26.87% in September 2021 but showing a downward trend towards the end of the analyzed period. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders.
The Return on Equity (ROE) trend mirrored the ROA ratios, with a peak of 39.93% in September 2021 before declining sharply in late 2022 and early 2023, indicating fluctuations in the company's profitability and financial leverage. The negative values recorded during this period suggest potential financial challenges impacting shareholder returns.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Whirlpool Corporation reflect a combination of operational efficiency, overall profitability, and return to capital providers, with notable fluctuations and challenges observed in certain periods.