Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS)
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 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 44.19% | 44.22% | 43.67% | 42.35% | 40.04% | 37.55% | 36.35% | 36.31% | 38.69% | 31.06% | 24.87% | 20.34% | 18.12% | 18.33% | 23.58% | 29.26% | 34.62% | 39.55% | 38.55% | 38.23% |
| Operating profit margin | 13.42% | 13.96% | 13.11% | 12.51% | 11.87% | 7.10% | 7.58% | 8.35% | 8.81% | 11.21% | 8.16% | 5.83% | 7.91% | 10.04% | 12.37% | 15.32% | 15.92% | 16.16% | 15.72% | 15.41% |
| Pretax margin | 10.94% | 11.57% | 10.88% | 10.15% | 10.10% | 5.27% | 5.69% | 6.90% | -0.87% | 6.06% | 7.02% | 6.74% | 12.64% | 12.49% | 10.07% | 10.64% | 11.22% | 11.32% | 12.43% | 11.13% |
| Net profit margin | 8.37% | 8.59% | 8.10% | 7.36% | 7.52% | 3.45% | 3.85% | 4.81% | -1.66% | 5.04% | 6.50% | 6.59% | 11.08% | 10.26% | 7.88% | 7.96% | 8.41% | 8.71% | 9.54% | 8.44% |
The profitability ratios of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation show fluctuating trends over the years. The gross profit margin has seen a recovery, improving from 29.26% in September 2020 to 44.19% in December 2024. This indicates better control over production costs and potential pricing power.
The operating profit margin, on the other hand, has fluctuated, reaching a peak of 16.16% in March 2020, declining to 5.83% in December 2021, and then slowly recovering to 13.42% in December 2024. This suggests varying efficiency in managing operating expenses and generating profits from core operations.
The pretax margin shows volatility, with a significant decrease to -0.87% in September 2022, possibly due to unforeseen expenses or financial challenges. Subsequently, there has been an improvement, reaching 11.57% in September 2024, indicating better control over taxes and operational efficiency.
The net profit margin experienced a sharp decline to -1.66% in September 2022, likely indicating operational challenges impacting profitability. However, there has been a recovery since then, with the net profit margin reaching 8.37% in December 2024, reflecting improved profitability after addressing the issues.
In conclusion, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation has shown fluctuations in its profitability ratios over time, highlighting the importance of closely monitoring and managing costs, operations, and overall financial performance to ensure sustained profitability and growth.
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 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.76% | 8.00% | 7.54% | 7.18% | 6.34% | 3.86% | 3.80% | 3.74% | 3.43% | 12.17% | 11.34% | 9.93% | 4.51% | 5.54% | 7.18% | 8.93% | 9.51% | 9.22% | 10.04% | 9.69% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.84% | 4.92% | 4.66% | 4.23% | 4.02% | 1.87% | 1.93% | 2.15% | -0.65% | 5.47% | 9.04% | 11.22% | 6.31% | 5.67% | 4.57% | 4.64% | 5.02% | 4.97% | 6.10% | 5.31% |
| Return on total capital | 9.70% | 10.40% | 9.69% | 9.24% | 8.82% | 5.48% | 5.21% | 5.38% | 0.61% | 13.45% | 19.13% | 23.97% | 10.82% | 10.56% | 9.40% | 10.19% | 11.29% | 10.81% | 12.74% | 11.49% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.07% | 8.39% | 7.70% | 7.03% | 7.01% | 3.30% | 3.39% | 3.82% | -1.17% | 28.03% | 52.19% | 95.65% | 14.17% | 12.89% | 10.71% | 11.32% | 12.53% | 13.74% | 14.56% | 13.32% |
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation's profitability ratios have shown varying trends over the reported periods.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated, starting at 9.69% in September 2019, peaking at 12.17% in June 2022, and then declining to 7.76% by December 2024.
2. Return on assets (ROA) also exhibited fluctuations, with values ranging from a low of -0.65% in September 2022 to a high of 11.22% in December 2021. The metric slightly improved to 4.84% by December 2024.
3. Return on total capital showed a similar pattern, with the highest value of 23.97% in December 2021 and decreasing to 9.70% by December 2024.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has been volatile, starting at 13.32% in September 2019, surging to 95.65% in December 2021, and then stabilizing around 8% in the recent periods.
Overall, the company's profitability ratios reflect a mix of fluctuations and trends, indicating changing financial performance and efficiency levels over the reported periods. It is essential for the company to closely monitor and manage these ratios to ensure sustainable profitability and shareholder value.