United States Steel Corporation (X)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 7.08% | 6.06% | 6.81% | 8.56% | 8.65% | 10.24% | 11.24% | 13.52% | 17.18% | 14.60% | 19.52% | 19.89% | 17.51% | 21.64% | 12.74% | 2.02% | -5.16% | -11.53% | -13.53% | -10.29% |
| Operating profit margin | 1.53% | 0.93% | 2.26% | 4.31% | 4.43% | 6.60% | 8.10% | 10.99% | 15.00% | 18.48% | 25.35% | 25.81% | 24.39% | 22.33% | 9.50% | -2.58% | -11.04% | -14.94% | -12.70% | -5.88% |
| Pretax margin | 2.80% | 2.41% | 3.70% | 5.67% | 5.80% | 7.88% | 9.15% | 11.73% | 15.47% | 18.12% | 24.52% | 24.63% | 21.43% | 19.08% | 5.62% | -7.55% | -13.42% | -17.08% | -14.71% | -7.58% |
| Net profit margin | 2.46% | 2.41% | 3.40% | 4.89% | 4.96% | 6.30% | 7.05% | 9.07% | 11.98% | 15.30% | 21.34% | 22.73% | 20.59% | 18.32% | 6.75% | -6.41% | -11.96% | -18.81% | -16.14% | -8.82% |
The profitability ratios of United States Steel Corporation have shown a significant improvement over the past few years.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin has steadily increased from negative percentages in 2020 and early 2021 to reach around 7-19% by the end of 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to effectively manage its production costs and generate a higher profit on sales.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin also exhibits a positive trend, improving from negative figures in 2020-2021 to approximately 1-25% by the end of 2024. This shows that the company has been successful in controlling its operating expenses and increasing operational efficiency.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin shows a similar positive trajectory, rising from negative values in 2020-2021 to about 2-25% by the end of 2024. This suggests that the company has been successful in enhancing its overall profitability before accounting for taxes.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin has also seen a consistent improvement, moving from negative percentages in 2020-2021 to approximately 2-22% by the end of 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to increase its bottom line profitability by managing its costs and improving revenue generation.
Overall, the trend in profitability ratios for United States Steel Corporation reflects a positive performance, showcasing enhanced efficiency, cost control, and overall financial strength over the analyzed period.
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) | 1.19% | 0.74% | 1.87% | 3.74% | 3.91% | 5.90% | 7.59% | 11.42% | 16.24% | 20.70% | 29.50% | 29.33% | 27.76% | 22.18% | 8.03% | -1.87% | -8.91% | -12.74% | -10.86% | -5.79% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.90% | 1.90% | 2.81% | 4.24% | 4.38% | 5.63% | 6.60% | 9.42% | 12.97% | 17.13% | 24.83% | 25.83% | 23.43% | 18.20% | 5.71% | -4.65% | -9.66% | -16.04% | -13.80% | -8.69% |
| Return on total capital | 4.07% | 3.54% | 5.73% | 9.40% | 10.13% | 13.92% | 17.31% | 24.43% | 33.45% | 40.61% | 57.79% | 58.27% | 51.69% | 45.69% | 18.90% | -10.44% | -27.13% | -42.51% | -38.37% | -20.56% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 3.38% | 3.39% | 5.03% | 7.74% | 8.10% | 10.44% | 12.49% | 17.87% | 24.70% | 32.76% | 48.35% | 51.20% | 46.33% | 39.84% | 15.69% | -14.76% | -30.77% | -54.57% | -47.88% | -28.86% |
United States Steel Corporation's profitability ratios have shown a fluctuating trend over the past few years.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has improved significantly from -12.74% in September 2020 to 29.50% in June 2022, but then declined to 0.74% by September 2024.
2. Return on assets (ROA) also displayed a similar pattern, with an increase from -16.04% in September 2020 to 24.83% in June 2022, followed by a decrease to 1.90% by December 2024.
3. Return on total capital showed a steady increase from -42.51% in September 2020 to 57.79% in June 2022, but then decreased to 3.54% by September 2024.
4. Return on equity (ROE) experienced growth from -54.57% in September 2020 to 48.35% in June 2022 before dropping to 3.38% by December 2024.
These ratios indicate that while there was significant improvement in profitability up to June 2022, there was a subsequent decline in profitability levels towards the end of 2024. It is important for United States Steel Corporation to closely monitor and manage its profitability ratios to ensure sustainable financial performance.
See also:
United States Steel Corporation Profitability Ratios (Quarterly Data)