Zoetis Inc (ZTS)
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 | 43.33% | 42.99% | 42.45% | 42.18% | 41.90% | 41.91% | 41.62% | 40.94% | 41.76% | 41.09% | 41.20% | 41.52% | 41.56% | 40.97% | 40.91% | 40.43% | 38.97% | 56.42% | 56.55% | 57.19% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.63% | 8.54% | 7.53% | 7.05% | 6.59% | 6.49% | 6.17% | 5.53% | 7.22% | 5.52% | 5.54% | 5.94% | 6.17% | 5.83% | 6.10% | 4.99% | 2.10% | 30.05% | 29.79% | 31.30% |
| Pretax margin | 33.74% | 33.25% | 32.48% | 34.22% | 34.41% | 34.42% | 34.44% | 32.48% | 32.91% | 32.13% | 32.07% | 32.07% | 32.03% | 31.58% | 31.61% | 31.22% | 29.93% | 30.79% | 30.68% | 30.24% |
| Net profit margin | 26.86% | 26.55% | 26.29% | 27.38% | 27.43% | 27.24% | 26.92% | 25.59% | 26.16% | 25.81% | 26.14% | 26.27% | 26.20% | 26.02% | 25.76% | 25.30% | 24.54% | 25.42% | 25.50% | 25.41% |
Based on the provided data, let's analyze the profitability ratios of Zoetis Inc:
1. Gross Profit Margin:
- The gross profit margin has been relatively stable over the years, ranging from 38.97% in December 2020 to 43.33% in December 2024.
- The company's ability to generate profits from its core operations has shown a positive trend, reaching its highest point by the end of 2024.
2. Operating Profit Margin:
- Zoetis Inc's operating profit margin experienced significant fluctuations, dropping to as low as 2.10% in December 2020 and gradually improving to 8.63% by December 2024.
- The company managed to recover and improve its operational efficiency over the years, resulting in higher profitability from its core business activities.
3. Pretax Margin:
- The pretax margin has shown a general upward trend, starting at 29.93% in December 2020 and reaching 33.74% by December 2024.
- Zoetis Inc demonstrated consistent growth in pre-tax profitability, indicating effective cost management and revenue generation strategies.
4. Net Profit Margin:
- The net profit margin remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 24.54% and 27.43% over the years.
- Despite some variations, the company maintained a healthy level of profitability after accounting for all expenses, taxes, and interest payments.
Overall, Zoetis Inc's profitability ratios reflect a company with solid financial performance, showing improvements in operational efficiency and profitability over the years.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.61% | 5.45% | 4.74% | 4.29% | 3.94% | 3.85% | 3.69% | 3.26% | 3.91% | 3.23% | 3.22% | 3.38% | 3.45% | 3.24% | 3.21% | 2.54% | 1.03% | 14.32% | 14.45% | 17.21% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 17.46% | 16.93% | 16.55% | 16.66% | 16.41% | 16.16% | 16.10% | 15.06% | 14.16% | 15.12% | 15.18% | 14.96% | 14.65% | 14.46% | 13.57% | 12.86% | 12.04% | 12.12% | 12.37% | 13.97% |
| Return on total capital | 33.51% | 27.74% | 27.16% | 27.74% | 27.50% | 26.85% | 27.44% | 25.88% | 26.28% | 28.22% | 28.36% | 27.83% | 24.38% | 23.36% | 23.55% | 22.71% | 21.51% | 22.00% | 21.31% | 24.52% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 52.12% | 46.43% | 47.20% | 47.27% | 46.91% | 44.90% | 47.85% | 46.08% | 47.99% | 44.33% | 45.63% | 44.50% | 44.84% | 42.36% | 43.89% | 43.38% | 43.46% | 46.17% | 54.23% | 58.52% |
Zoetis Inc has shown a consistent improvement in its profitability ratios over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has increased steadily from 17.21% as of March 31, 2020, to 5.61% as of December 31, 2024.
- Return on assets (ROA) has also shown a positive trend, improving from 13.97% in March 31, 2020, to 17.46% by December 31, 2024.
- Return on total capital has exhibited a similar upward trajectory, rising from 24.52% in March 31, 2020, to 33.51% by December 31, 2024.
- Return on equity (ROE) has shown consistent growth, increasing from 58.52% in March 31, 2020, to 52.12% by December 31, 2024.
Overall, these profitability ratios indicate that Zoetis Inc has effectively utilized its assets and capital to generate increased returns for its shareholders over the analyzed period.