Xcel Energy Inc (XEL)
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 | 28.57% | 24.48% | 29.82% | 33.97% | 37.08% | 39.27% | 38.05% | 38.25% | 38.28% | 39.01% | 39.31% | 39.07% | 39.15% | 39.98% | 40.60% | 41.51% | 43.07% | 43.22% | 42.62% | 42.18% |
| Operating profit margin | 17.99% | 19.75% | 19.76% | 19.46% | 17.98% | 16.41% | 16.01% | 15.93% | 15.86% | 15.99% | 15.98% | 16.17% | 16.40% | 16.86% | 17.15% | 17.69% | 18.36% | 18.81% | 18.60% | 18.51% |
| Pretax margin | 11.39% | 12.56% | 12.57% | 12.49% | 11.44% | 10.70% | 10.38% | 10.46% | 10.46% | 10.53% | 10.70% | 11.12% | 11.37% | 11.69% | 11.91% | 12.39% | 12.73% | 13.25% | 13.04% | 12.94% |
| Net profit margin | 14.38% | 13.65% | 13.44% | 13.36% | 12.47% | 11.75% | 11.38% | 11.34% | 11.34% | 11.44% | 11.66% | 11.84% | 11.89% | 12.06% | 12.28% | 12.57% | 12.78% | 12.98% | 12.50% | 12.07% |
Xcel Energy Inc's profitability ratios have shown variations over the periods analyzed. The gross profit margin declined from 42.18% in March 2020 to 37.08% in December 2023, before slightly improving to 38.05% in June 2024. This indicates a decrease in the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations.
Similarly, the operating profit margin decreased from 18.51% in March 2020 to 17.99% in December 2024, with some fluctuations in between. This suggests a reduction in the efficiency of Xcel Energy in managing its operating expenses and generating profits from its operations.
The pretax margin also exhibited a downward trend, declining from 12.94% in March 2020 to 11.39% in December 2024. This indicates a decrease in the company's ability to generate profit before accounting for taxes, pointing towards potential challenges in revenue generation and cost management.
On a positive note, the net profit margin showed some resilience compared to other profitability ratios, with fluctuations between 11.34% and 14.38% over the periods analyzed. This suggests that Xcel Energy was able to maintain a relatively stable level of profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes.
Overall, the declining trend in gross profit margin, operating profit margin, and pretax margin highlight potential challenges in Xcel Energy's profitability, while the stability in the net profit margin indicates some level of control over bottom-line profitability. Monitoring and managing expenses, improving revenue generation, and cost efficiency could be key areas of focus for enhancing Xcel Energy's profitability in the future.
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) | 3.46% | 3.93% | 4.01% | 4.09% | 3.99% | 3.87% | 3.96% | 4.09% | 3.97% | 3.89% | 3.77% | 3.80% | 3.81% | 3.82% | 3.85% | 3.84% | 3.92% | 3.98% | 3.90% | 4.05% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.76% | 2.71% | 2.73% | 2.81% | 2.76% | 2.77% | 2.81% | 2.91% | 2.84% | 2.79% | 2.75% | 2.79% | 2.76% | 2.73% | 2.75% | 2.73% | 2.73% | 2.75% | 2.62% | 2.64% |
| Return on total capital | 13.31% | 14.42% | 15.31% | 15.22% | 14.82% | 14.37% | 14.57% | 14.98% | 14.75% | 14.41% | 14.12% | 14.09% | 14.12% | 14.46% | 14.74% | 14.70% | 14.46% | 15.26% | 15.27% | 15.25% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.92% | 9.72% | 10.33% | 10.32% | 10.05% | 10.06% | 10.25% | 10.55% | 10.41% | 10.21% | 10.22% | 10.27% | 10.23% | 10.35% | 10.57% | 10.48% | 10.11% | 10.72% | 10.47% | 10.16% |
Xcel Energy Inc's profitability ratios exhibit variations over the reported periods.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3.77% and 4.09%. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profit from its operational assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) ranged from 2.62% to 2.91%, showing the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.
- Return on total capital fluctuated from 13.31% to 15.31%, reflecting the company's ability to generate returns for both debt and equity investors.
- Return on equity (ROE) varied between 9.72% and 10.72%, reflecting the return generated for the company's shareholders.
Overall, Xcel Energy Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate a mixed performance, with some fluctuations in profitability and efficiency metrics over the reported periods.