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T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS)

DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin 
Quarterly Data

Microsoft Excel

Two-Component Disaggregation of ROE

T-Mobile US Inc., decomposition of ROE (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
ROE = ROA × Financial Leverage
Dec 31, 2025 18.57% = 5.01% × 3.70
Sep 30, 2025 19.63% = 5.47% × 3.59
Jun 30, 2025 19.99% = 5.74% × 3.48
Mar 31, 2025 19.50% = 5.55% × 3.51
Dec 31, 2024 18.37% = 5.45% × 3.37
Sep 30, 2024 16.14% = 4.92% × 3.28
Jun 30, 2024 15.10% = 4.53% × 3.33
Mar 31, 2024 14.10% = 4.24% × 3.32
Dec 31, 2023 12.85% = 4.00% × 3.21
Sep 30, 2023 12.03% = 3.73% × 3.22
Jun 30, 2023 9.35% = 2.92% × 3.20
Mar 31, 2023 5.70% = 1.82% × 3.14
Dec 31, 2022 3.72% = 1.23% × 3.03
Sep 30, 2022 2.19% = 0.72% × 3.04
Jun 30, 2022 2.45% = 0.82% × 2.99
Mar 31, 2022 4.01% = 1.33% × 3.01

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).


The information presents a quarterly view of Return on Assets (ROA), Financial Leverage, and Return on Equity (ROE) over a three-year period. A consistent upward trend is evident in both ROA and ROE, though with some quarterly fluctuations. Financial Leverage demonstrates a more moderate, but generally increasing, pattern.

Return on Assets (ROA)
ROA began at 1.33% in March 2022 and exhibited volatility throughout the year, reaching a low of 0.72% in September 2022 before recovering to 1.23% by December 2022. A significant and sustained increase is observed from March 2023 onwards, rising to 5.45% in December 2024 and slightly decreasing to 5.01% in December 2025. This indicates improving efficiency in utilizing assets to generate earnings.
Financial Leverage
Financial Leverage remained relatively stable between March 2022 and December 2022, fluctuating between 2.99 and 3.04. A gradual increase commenced in March 2023, reaching 3.20, 3.22, and 3.21 in subsequent quarters. The trend continued into 2024, peaking at 3.37 in December 2024, and further increasing to 3.70 by December 2025. This suggests an increasing reliance on debt financing.
Return on Equity (ROE)
ROE mirrored the volatility seen in ROA during 2022, starting at 4.01% in March 2022, declining to 2.19% in September 2022, and recovering to 3.72% by year-end. A substantial increase began in March 2023, with ROE reaching 9.35%, 12.03%, and 12.85% in subsequent quarters. This upward momentum continued into 2024 and 2025, culminating in 18.57% in December 2025. The increase in ROE is attributable to both the improving ROA and the increasing Financial Leverage.

The combined effect of rising ROA and Financial Leverage has resulted in a pronounced increase in ROE over the observed period. While the increasing leverage amplifies returns, it also introduces increased financial risk. The consistent improvement in ROA suggests that the company is becoming more effective at generating profits from its asset base, which is a positive indicator.


Three-Component Disaggregation of ROE

T-Mobile US Inc., decomposition of ROE (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
ROE = Net Profit Margin × Asset Turnover × Financial Leverage
Dec 31, 2025 18.57% = 12.45% × 0.40 × 3.70
Sep 30, 2025 19.63% = 13.83% × 0.40 × 3.59
Jun 30, 2025 19.99% = 14.53% × 0.40 × 3.48
Mar 31, 2025 19.50% = 14.41% × 0.39 × 3.51
Dec 31, 2024 18.37% = 13.93% × 0.39 × 3.37
Sep 30, 2024 16.14% = 12.96% × 0.38 × 3.28
Jun 30, 2024 15.10% = 11.95% × 0.38 × 3.33
Mar 31, 2024 14.10% = 11.14% × 0.38 × 3.32
Dec 31, 2023 12.85% = 10.59% × 0.38 × 3.21
Sep 30, 2023 12.03% = 9.93% × 0.38 × 3.22
Jun 30, 2023 9.35% = 7.82% × 0.37 × 3.20
Mar 31, 2023 5.70% = 4.83% × 0.38 × 3.14
Dec 31, 2022 3.72% = 3.25% × 0.38 × 3.03
Sep 30, 2022 2.19% = 1.92% × 0.38 × 3.04
Jun 30, 2022 2.45% = 2.14% × 0.38 × 2.99
Mar 31, 2022 4.01% = 3.48% × 0.38 × 3.01

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).


The three-component DuPont analysis reveals a consistent upward trend in Return on Equity (ROE) over the observed period. This increase in ROE is primarily driven by improvements in Net Profit Margin, with Financial Leverage also contributing positively, while Asset Turnover remains relatively stable. The period between March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2025, demonstrates a significant evolution in profitability and financial structure.

Net Profit Margin
The Net Profit Margin exhibits a substantial and consistent increase throughout the analyzed timeframe. Starting at 3.48% in March 2022, it experiences initial fluctuations before demonstrating strong growth, culminating in 14.53% in June 2025 and settling at 12.45% by December 2025. This indicates a growing ability to translate revenue into profit. The most significant gains are observed from March 2023 onwards, suggesting successful implementation of cost control measures or pricing strategies.
Asset Turnover
Asset Turnover displays remarkable stability, fluctuating within a narrow range between 0.37 and 0.40. This suggests that the company maintains a consistent efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate sales. While there is a slight upward trend towards the end of the period, the changes are minimal and do not significantly impact the overall ROE. The consistency suggests a mature operational model.
Financial Leverage
Financial Leverage shows a gradual increase over the period, moving from 3.01 in March 2022 to 3.70 in December 2025. This indicates a growing reliance on debt financing. While the increase is moderate, it contributes positively to the overall ROE, amplifying the returns generated from both profit margin and asset turnover. The increase appears to be managed effectively, as it does not coincide with a decline in profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE)
ROE demonstrates a clear upward trajectory, increasing from 4.01% in March 2022 to 18.57% in December 2025. This substantial growth is a direct result of the combined positive effects of the increasing Net Profit Margin and Financial Leverage, offset by the stable Asset Turnover. The most significant increases in ROE occur after March 2023, mirroring the accelerated growth in Net Profit Margin. The overall trend suggests improved profitability and efficient capital structure management.

In summary, the company’s improved financial performance is largely attributable to its increasing profitability, as evidenced by the rising Net Profit Margin. The consistent Asset Turnover indicates operational stability, while the moderate increase in Financial Leverage amplifies the returns generated. The resulting upward trend in ROE suggests effective management strategies and a strengthening financial position.


Five-Component Disaggregation of ROE

T-Mobile US Inc., decomposition of ROE (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
ROE = Tax Burden × Interest Burden × EBIT Margin × Asset Turnover × Financial Leverage
Dec 31, 2025 18.57% = 0.77 × 0.79 × 20.45% × 0.40 × 3.70
Sep 30, 2025 19.63% = 0.77 × 0.81 × 22.23% × 0.40 × 3.59
Jun 30, 2025 19.99% = 0.77 × 0.82 × 23.13% × 0.40 × 3.48
Mar 31, 2025 19.50% = 0.77 × 0.82 × 22.81% × 0.39 × 3.51
Dec 31, 2024 18.37% = 0.77 × 0.81 × 22.26% × 0.39 × 3.37
Sep 30, 2024 16.14% = 0.77 × 0.80 × 21.17% × 0.38 × 3.28
Jun 30, 2024 15.10% = 0.76 × 0.79 × 19.94% × 0.38 × 3.33
Mar 31, 2024 14.10% = 0.76 × 0.77 × 19.03% × 0.38 × 3.32
Dec 31, 2023 12.85% = 0.76 × 0.77 × 18.25% × 0.38 × 3.21
Sep 30, 2023 12.03% = 0.76 × 0.76 × 17.35% × 0.38 × 3.22
Jun 30, 2023 9.35% = 0.78 × 0.70 × 14.29% × 0.37 × 3.20
Mar 31, 2023 5.70% = 0.80 × 0.59 × 10.27% × 0.38 × 3.14
Dec 31, 2022 3.72% = 0.82 × 0.48 × 8.18% × 0.38 × 3.03
Sep 30, 2022 2.19% = 1.06 × 0.30 × 6.01% × 0.38 × 3.04
Jun 30, 2022 2.45% = 1.02 × 0.33 × 6.30% × 0.38 × 2.99
Mar 31, 2022 4.01% = 0.90 × 0.48 × 8.04% × 0.38 × 3.01

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).


The five-component DuPont analysis reveals a consistent upward trend in Return on Equity (ROE) over the observed period, beginning at 4.01% in March 2022 and reaching 18.57% by December 2025. This increase in ROE is driven by improvements in several key components, most notably the EBIT Margin and Financial Leverage, with some contribution from the Asset Turnover and Tax Burden.

Tax Burden
The Tax Burden demonstrates relative stability, fluctuating between 0.76 and 1.06 throughout the period. It begins at 0.90 in March 2022, dips to a low of 0.82 in December 2022, and generally remains within a narrow range, concluding at 0.77 in December 2025. This suggests consistent tax management practices.
Interest Burden
The Interest Burden exhibits an increasing trend. Starting at 0.48 in March 2022, it rises to 0.79 by December 2025, with a noticeable increase beginning in March 2023. This indicates a growing proportion of earnings allocated to interest expenses, potentially due to increased debt financing.
EBIT Margin
The EBIT Margin shows a significant and consistent upward trajectory. Beginning at 8.04% in March 2022, it steadily increases to 20.45% by December 2025. This substantial improvement in profitability is the primary driver of the overall ROE increase, indicating enhanced operational efficiency and pricing power. The most rapid growth occurs between March 2023 and December 2024.
Asset Turnover
Asset Turnover remains relatively stable, fluctuating around 0.38 for most of the period. A slight upward trend is observed in the later quarters, reaching 0.40 by September 2025 and remaining at that level through December 2025. This suggests a modest improvement in the efficiency with which assets are used to generate sales.
Financial Leverage
Financial Leverage demonstrates a clear upward trend, increasing from 3.01 in March 2022 to 3.70 in December 2025. This indicates an increasing reliance on debt financing, amplifying the impact of both profits and losses on equity. The increase is relatively consistent throughout the period.

In summary, the increasing ROE is primarily attributable to the substantial improvement in the EBIT Margin, coupled with increased Financial Leverage. While the Asset Turnover remains relatively constant and the Tax Burden is stable, the combined effect of these factors results in a significant and positive trend in overall profitability and return to shareholders.


Two-Component Disaggregation of ROA

T-Mobile US Inc., decomposition of ROA (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
ROA = Net Profit Margin × Asset Turnover
Dec 31, 2025 5.01% = 12.45% × 0.40
Sep 30, 2025 5.47% = 13.83% × 0.40
Jun 30, 2025 5.74% = 14.53% × 0.40
Mar 31, 2025 5.55% = 14.41% × 0.39
Dec 31, 2024 5.45% = 13.93% × 0.39
Sep 30, 2024 4.92% = 12.96% × 0.38
Jun 30, 2024 4.53% = 11.95% × 0.38
Mar 31, 2024 4.24% = 11.14% × 0.38
Dec 31, 2023 4.00% = 10.59% × 0.38
Sep 30, 2023 3.73% = 9.93% × 0.38
Jun 30, 2023 2.92% = 7.82% × 0.37
Mar 31, 2023 1.82% = 4.83% × 0.38
Dec 31, 2022 1.23% = 3.25% × 0.38
Sep 30, 2022 0.72% = 1.92% × 0.38
Jun 30, 2022 0.82% = 2.14% × 0.38
Mar 31, 2022 1.33% = 3.48% × 0.38

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).


The financial performance, as indicated by the two-component DuPont analysis, demonstrates a clear upward trend in Return on Assets (ROA) over the observed period. This improvement is driven by both increasing Net Profit Margin and relatively stable Asset Turnover. A detailed examination of each component follows.

Net Profit Margin
The Net Profit Margin exhibits a significant and consistent increase throughout the period. Starting at 3.48% in March 2022, it generally rose, with some quarterly fluctuations, to reach 14.53% in June 2025. The most substantial gains occurred between March 2022 and June 2023, and again between September 2023 and June 2025. A slight decrease is observed in the final reported period, declining to 12.45% by December 2025, though it remains substantially higher than the initial value. This suggests improving profitability and cost management.
Asset Turnover
Asset Turnover remains remarkably stable throughout the analyzed timeframe, consistently hovering around 0.38 for the majority of the periods. A minor increase is noted in the later quarters, reaching 0.39 in December 2022 and remaining at 0.40 from March 2025 onwards. This indicates consistent efficiency in utilizing assets to generate revenue, with a slight improvement in recent periods. The stability suggests that changes in revenue are largely driven by factors other than asset base changes.
Return on Assets (ROA)
The Return on Assets demonstrates a strong positive trajectory. Beginning at 1.33% in March 2022, ROA steadily increased, mirroring the upward trend in Net Profit Margin. The rate of increase accelerated after June 2023, culminating in a peak of 5.74% in June 2025 before decreasing slightly to 5.01% in December 2025. The overall improvement in ROA is a direct result of the combined effect of the increasing Net Profit Margin and the stable, slightly improving Asset Turnover. The final reported value remains significantly higher than the initial value, indicating improved overall financial performance.

In summary, the analysis reveals a pattern of increasing profitability coupled with consistent asset utilization, leading to substantial gains in overall Return on Assets. The recent slight decline in both Net Profit Margin and ROA in the final period warrants further investigation, but the overall trend remains positive.


Four-Component Disaggregation of ROA

T-Mobile US Inc., decomposition of ROA (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
ROA = Tax Burden × Interest Burden × EBIT Margin × Asset Turnover
Dec 31, 2025 5.01% = 0.77 × 0.79 × 20.45% × 0.40
Sep 30, 2025 5.47% = 0.77 × 0.81 × 22.23% × 0.40
Jun 30, 2025 5.74% = 0.77 × 0.82 × 23.13% × 0.40
Mar 31, 2025 5.55% = 0.77 × 0.82 × 22.81% × 0.39
Dec 31, 2024 5.45% = 0.77 × 0.81 × 22.26% × 0.39
Sep 30, 2024 4.92% = 0.77 × 0.80 × 21.17% × 0.38
Jun 30, 2024 4.53% = 0.76 × 0.79 × 19.94% × 0.38
Mar 31, 2024 4.24% = 0.76 × 0.77 × 19.03% × 0.38
Dec 31, 2023 4.00% = 0.76 × 0.77 × 18.25% × 0.38
Sep 30, 2023 3.73% = 0.76 × 0.76 × 17.35% × 0.38
Jun 30, 2023 2.92% = 0.78 × 0.70 × 14.29% × 0.37
Mar 31, 2023 1.82% = 0.80 × 0.59 × 10.27% × 0.38
Dec 31, 2022 1.23% = 0.82 × 0.48 × 8.18% × 0.38
Sep 30, 2022 0.72% = 1.06 × 0.30 × 6.01% × 0.38
Jun 30, 2022 0.82% = 1.02 × 0.33 × 6.30% × 0.38
Mar 31, 2022 1.33% = 0.90 × 0.48 × 8.04% × 0.38

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).


The four-component DuPont analysis reveals a consistent upward trend in Return on Assets (ROA) over the observed period, punctuated by some quarterly fluctuations. This improvement in ROA is primarily driven by increases in the EBIT Margin, partially offset by changes in the Interest Burden. Asset Turnover remains relatively stable throughout the period.

Tax Burden
The Tax Burden exhibits a moderate degree of variability, beginning at 0.90 and generally fluctuating between 0.76 and 1.06. A slight upward trend is observed towards the end of the period, stabilizing around 0.77 to 0.79. This suggests a relatively consistent, though not entirely stable, effective tax rate.
Interest Burden
The Interest Burden demonstrates a clear increasing trend. Starting at 0.48, it rises to 0.70 by June 2023, peaking at 0.81 in December 2023 before slightly decreasing to 0.79 by December 2025. This increase indicates a growing proportion of earnings are allocated to interest expenses, likely due to increased debt levels or rising interest rates. The recent slight decrease may indicate debt management or a change in interest rate environment.
EBIT Margin
The EBIT Margin shows a significant and consistent upward trajectory. Beginning at 8.04%, it steadily increases to 23.13% by June 2025, with only minor quarterly variations. This substantial improvement in profitability is the primary driver of the overall ROA increase, indicating enhanced operational efficiency and/or pricing power. A slight decrease to 20.45% is observed in the final period, but the margin remains significantly higher than initial values.
Asset Turnover
Asset Turnover remains remarkably stable throughout the entire period, fluctuating narrowly between 0.37 and 0.40. This indicates consistent efficiency in utilizing assets to generate revenue. The slight increase towards the end of the period suggests a marginal improvement in asset utilization, but the overall impact on ROA is limited compared to the changes in profitability.

The combined effect of these components results in a substantial increase in ROA, rising from 1.33% in March 2022 to 5.01% in December 2025. While the increasing Interest Burden exerts downward pressure, the significant gains in EBIT Margin more than compensate, driving the overall positive trend. The stable Asset Turnover provides a consistent base for these changes.


Disaggregation of Net Profit Margin

T-Mobile US Inc., decomposition of net profit margin ratio (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
Net Profit Margin = Tax Burden × Interest Burden × EBIT Margin
Dec 31, 2025 12.45% = 0.77 × 0.79 × 20.45%
Sep 30, 2025 13.83% = 0.77 × 0.81 × 22.23%
Jun 30, 2025 14.53% = 0.77 × 0.82 × 23.13%
Mar 31, 2025 14.41% = 0.77 × 0.82 × 22.81%
Dec 31, 2024 13.93% = 0.77 × 0.81 × 22.26%
Sep 30, 2024 12.96% = 0.77 × 0.80 × 21.17%
Jun 30, 2024 11.95% = 0.76 × 0.79 × 19.94%
Mar 31, 2024 11.14% = 0.76 × 0.77 × 19.03%
Dec 31, 2023 10.59% = 0.76 × 0.77 × 18.25%
Sep 30, 2023 9.93% = 0.76 × 0.76 × 17.35%
Jun 30, 2023 7.82% = 0.78 × 0.70 × 14.29%
Mar 31, 2023 4.83% = 0.80 × 0.59 × 10.27%
Dec 31, 2022 3.25% = 0.82 × 0.48 × 8.18%
Sep 30, 2022 1.92% = 1.06 × 0.30 × 6.01%
Jun 30, 2022 2.14% = 1.02 × 0.33 × 6.30%
Mar 31, 2022 3.48% = 0.90 × 0.48 × 8.04%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).


The information presents a quarterly view of several financial metrics related to profitability, specifically focusing on the components influencing net profit margin. A clear upward trend is observable in both EBIT margin and net profit margin over the analyzed period, though with some fluctuations. The tax and interest burdens exhibit more stable patterns, providing context for the overall profitability improvements.

Net Profit Margin
Net profit margin demonstrates a consistent increase from 3.48% in March 2022 to 12.45% in December 2025. The growth is not linear; acceleration is evident between March 2023 and December 2024, with a slight deceleration in the final quarter. This suggests improving operational efficiency and/or revenue growth outpacing costs during that period.
EBIT Margin
EBIT margin exhibits a similar upward trajectory, rising from 8.04% in March 2022 to 20.45% in December 2025. The rate of increase is more pronounced than that of the net profit margin, indicating that factors *after* EBIT, such as taxes and interest, are moderating the overall profit growth. The highest values are consistently observed in the latter half of the period, suggesting seasonal or strategic factors impacting operational profitability.
Tax Burden
The tax burden remains relatively stable, fluctuating between 0.76 and 1.06. It begins at 0.90 in March 2022, increases to a peak of 1.06 in September 2022, and then settles around 0.77-0.80 for most of the subsequent period. This consistency suggests no significant changes in the effective tax rate or tax planning strategies. The initial higher values may reflect specific tax events or adjustments.
Interest Burden
The interest burden shows an increasing trend, moving from 0.48 in March 2022 to 0.79 in December 2025. This increase likely reflects higher levels of debt or rising interest rates. The most significant increase occurs between March 2023 and June 2023, potentially indicating a new financing arrangement or a shift in the debt portfolio. The rising interest burden partially offsets the gains from the increasing EBIT margin, contributing to the smaller proportional increase in net profit margin.

In summary, the observed trends indicate improving core operational profitability, as evidenced by the strong growth in EBIT margin. However, the increasing interest burden and relatively stable tax burden moderate the impact on net profit margin. Continued monitoring of these factors will be crucial to understanding the sustainability of the observed profitability improvements.