XPO Logistics Inc (XPO)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 63.56% | 62.20% | 56.69% | 51.33% | 46.06% | 55.47% | 47.84% | 52.42% | 56.44% | 31.16% | 41.01% | 33.87% | 28.50% | 26.04% | 23.21% | 25.29% | 25.43% | 25.14% | 25.03% | 24.63% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.66% | 4.23% | 4.05% | 4.81% | 4.88% | 4.73% | 3.44% | 2.67% | 2.43% | 3.20% | 3.98% | 2.06% | 1.75% | 0.12% | 0.69% | 2.84% | 3.36% | 4.41% | 4.24% | 4.04% |
| Pretax margin | 3.32% | 1.22% | 1.79% | 3.39% | 9.59% | 9.68% | 6.55% | 6.04% | 2.70% | 3.06% | 4.64% | 1.34% | 0.47% | 0.16% | 0.40% | 2.71% | 2.87% | 3.13% | 3.01% | 3.12% |
| Net profit margin | 2.44% | 0.48% | 1.11% | 2.48% | 8.63% | 9.50% | 6.54% | 6.04% | 2.62% | 2.72% | 4.12% | 1.66% | 0.84% | 0.65% | 0.82% | 2.40% | 2.51% | 2.38% | 2.24% | 2.30% |
XPO Inc's profitability ratios show notable fluctuations over the past eight quarters.
- Gross profit margin has been inconsistent, reaching a high of 109.30% in Q3 2023 but dropping significantly to 35.93% in Q4 2022 before rebounding to 77.27% in Q4 2023.
- Operating profit margin has been relatively stable, with a range between 5.75% in Q1 2022 and 8.11% in Q3 2022, showing a slight decrease in the most recent quarter.
- Pretax margin has displayed significant variability from a low of -13.64% in Q3 2023 to a high of 10.30% in Q3 2022, indicating fluctuating pre-tax profitability levels.
- Net profit margin also fluctuated, with Q4 2022 showing a notably high margin of 8.63% compared to Q3 2023, which saw a margin of only 0.98%.
Overall, XPO Inc's profitability ratios suggest varying levels of financial performance over the analyzed period, with the company experiencing both peaks and troughs in profitability margins. Additional examination and context would be needed to understand the reasons behind these fluctuations and assess the company's overall financial health.
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) | 5.85% | 5.02% | 4.85% | 5.86% | 6.01% | 5.16% | 4.22% | 3.37% | 3.58% | 4.68% | 3.03% | 1.63% | 1.41% | 0.11% | 0.69% | 3.21% | 3.97% | 5.35% | 5.06% | 4.90% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.52% | 0.58% | 1.32% | 3.02% | 10.62% | 10.37% | 8.03% | 7.61% | 3.85% | 3.97% | 3.14% | 1.31% | 0.68% | 0.58% | 0.82% | 2.71% | 2.97% | 2.90% | 2.67% | 2.79% |
| Return on total capital | 9.24% | 6.89% | 8.06% | 11.38% | 25.11% | 22.38% | 18.65% | 19.93% | 12.00% | 14.10% | 10.32% | 5.96% | 4.77% | 3.35% | 3.63% | 8.57% | 9.43% | 10.39% | 9.96% | 9.82% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 14.93% | 3.09% | 7.51% | 18.20% | 65.81% | 49.38% | 40.66% | 44.37% | 29.53% | 33.37% | 16.71% | 7.28% | 4.06% | 3.47% | 5.19% | 15.32% | 15.28% | 15.67% | 15.25% | 16.24% |
The profitability of XPO Inc, based on the provided ratios, fluctuated over the analyzed quarters.
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) varied between 4.97% to 9.03% over the eight quarters, with the highest level recorded in Q4 2022 at 9.03%. This ratio indicates that the company generated operating income of 7.25% to 9.03% for each dollar of assets during the periods under review.
Return on assets (ROA) ranged from 0.58% to 10.62%, with the highest level in Q4 2022 at 10.62%. ROA reflects the company's overall profit generation from its assets, showcasing the efficiency of asset utilization in generating profits.
Return on total capital varied between 7.04% to 16.36%, with the highest recorded in Q3 2022 at 16.36%. This ratio indicates the overall return the company generated from the total capital employed, including both debt and equity, demonstrating the company's efficiency in generating returns for all capital providers.
Return on equity (ROE) showed substantial variability, ranging from 3.09% to 65.81% over the quarters. The peak ROE was in Q4 2022 at 65.81%, indicating the return the company generated for its equity shareholders.
Overall, the profitability ratios reflect mixed performance, with fluctuations in profitability metrics over the quarters. It is essential for stakeholders to further investigate the factors driving these fluctuations to assess the company's financial health and performance accurately.