Xylem Inc (XYL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 37.00% | 36.68% | 36.77% | 36.90% | 37.53% | 37.88% | 37.96% | 37.74% | 37.54% | 37.37% | 37.46% | 38.02% | 38.28% | 38.40% | 38.15% | 37.53% | 37.77% | 38.16% | 38.58% | 38.98% |
| Operating profit margin | 11.36% | 10.69% | 9.18% | 8.85% | 9.45% | 10.16% | 11.27% | 11.26% | 10.58% | 10.51% | 10.80% | 11.26% | 11.90% | 10.48% | 8.76% | 7.53% | 7.86% | 6.48% | 8.53% | 9.26% |
| Pretax margin | 12.34% | 10.32% | 8.87% | 8.62% | 9.09% | 7.36% | 8.21% | 7.97% | 7.06% | 9.44% | 9.50% | 9.84% | 10.35% | 8.85% | 7.13% | 5.84% | 6.26% | 4.91% | 7.09% | 7.93% |
| Net profit margin | 11.30% | 9.46% | 8.34% | 8.27% | 7.29% | 5.81% | 6.53% | 6.43% | 5.97% | 8.06% | 8.10% | 8.22% | 8.81% | 7.40% | 6.05% | 5.21% | 4.60% | 5.09% | 7.01% | 7.64% |
Xylem Inc's profitability ratios provide valuable insights into its financial performance over time.
1. Gross Profit Margin: Xylem's gross profit margin has shown a declining trend from around 38.98% in December 2019 to approximately 36.68% in September 2024. This indicates that the company's profitability on sales has been gradually decreasing over the years.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin of Xylem has exhibited some volatility, with fluctuations observed from 6.48% in June 2020 to a peak of 11.36% in December 2024. Despite the fluctuations, the company has managed to maintain a relatively stable operating profit margin, showing its ability to generate profits from its core operations.
3. Pretax Margin: Xylem's pretax margin has demonstrated an increasing trend, rising from 4.91% in June 2020 to 12.34% in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been effectively managing its operational expenses and generating higher returns before taxes over the years.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin of Xylem has also shown an upward trajectory, increasing from 4.60% in September 2020 to 11.30% in December 2024. This signifies that the company has been successful in controlling its costs and improving its bottom line profitability.
Overall, while Xylem's gross profit margin has been declining, its operating, pretax, and net profit margins have demonstrated improvements over the years, reflecting the company's efforts to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.86% | 5.55% | 4.58% | 4.05% | 4.01% | 3.82% | 8.09% | 7.82% | 6.97% | 6.70% | 6.85% | 7.07% | 7.66% | 6.20% | 5.14% | 4.19% | 4.53% | 3.80% | 5.77% | 6.30% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.83% | 4.91% | 4.16% | 3.78% | 3.09% | 2.19% | 4.69% | 4.46% | 3.94% | 5.14% | 5.13% | 5.16% | 5.67% | 4.38% | 3.55% | 2.90% | 2.65% | 2.98% | 4.74% | 5.20% |
| Return on total capital | 7.77% | 7.26% | 6.23% | 5.50% | 5.43% | 4.04% | 9.42% | 9.12% | 8.38% | 10.88% | 11.09% | 10.37% | 11.30% | 9.90% | 8.13% | 6.64% | 6.35% | 5.23% | 8.86% | 9.67% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.04% | 7.44% | 6.50% | 5.99% | 4.95% | 3.56% | 10.40% | 10.16% | 9.92% | 13.18% | 13.20% | 13.27% | 14.94% | 12.66% | 10.32% | 8.56% | 7.81% | 8.82% | 12.80% | 13.56% |
The profitability ratios of Xylem Inc reflect its ability to generate earnings and returns for its shareholders over time.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): This ratio indicates the efficiency of Xylem in generating operating income from its assets. Over the period analyzed, there is a fluctuation in the Operating ROA ranging from a low of 3.80% in June 2020 to a high of 8.09% in March 2023. The trend shows some variability but generally demonstrates an improving trend, reaching 7.82% by December 2022.
2. Return on Assets (ROA): ROA measures the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets. Xylem's ROA experienced fluctuations during the period, with values ranging from a low of 2.19% in June 2023 to a high of 5.83% by December 2024. Although there are some fluctuations, the trend generally shows improvement, with the ratio increasing over time.
3. Return on Total Capital: This ratio assesses the return generated from all sources of capital invested in the company. Xylem's Return on Total Capital varied over the period, with the lowest value of 4.04% in June 2023 and the highest of 11.30% in September 2021. The trend exhibits fluctuations but generally shows improvement, reaching 7.77% by December 2024.
4. Return on Equity (ROE): ROE measures the return generated on shareholders' equity. The ROE for Xylem ranged from a low of 3.56% in June 2023 to a high of 14.94% in September 2021, indicating fluctuation. The trend shows improvement with some variability, with the ratio increasing over time and reaching 9.04% by December 2024.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Xylem Inc demonstrate some fluctuations but generally show an improving trend over the period, indicating the company's ability to efficiently generate returns for its shareholders and effectively utilize its assets and capital.