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Profitability Ratios (Summary)
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., profitability ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-03-31).
- Gross Profit Margin
- The gross profit margin remained relatively stable around 80% from early 2012 through mid-2014, indicating consistent cost control relative to revenue. Starting from early 2015, a noticeable decline is observed, reaching its lowest point at approximately 62.82% by late 2016. A mild recovery occurs in 2017, with margins improving to the range of 68%, but they did not return to previous highs within the observed period.
- Operating Profit Margin
- Operating profit margin demonstrates significant volatility across the periods. From early 2012 to mid-2014, margins fluctuated between approximately 17% and 36%, showing a generally strong operational performance. However, a sharp downturn commences in early 2015, with margins turning negative and hitting a steep low around -92.86% by late 2015. Although there is some improvement from 2016 through 2017, the margins remain negative, reflecting continuing operational challenges.
- Net Profit Margin
- The net profit margin follows a downward trajectory from a positive range near 18% in 2012 to persistently negative values after early 2014. The decline intensifies around 2015, reaching substantial negative margins exceeding -70% at the lowest point. Subsequent quarters show a gradual recovery trend, although margins remain negative, indicating ongoing profitability pressures and possibly increased costs or impairments impacting net results.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- The return on equity mirrors the trends observed in net profit margin, beginning with moderate positive returns up to approximately 12% in early 2012. From 2014 onward, ROE sharply decreases, turning negative and deepening to a low near -52.2% by late 2015. While partial recovery occurs during 2016 and 2017, ROE remains in negative territory, signaling that shareholder value has been eroded over the period under review.
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- Return on assets shows a consistent pattern with other profitability ratios, starting with modest positive returns around 4.5% in early 2012. This metric declines steadily, crossing into negative figures in 2014 and reaching a nadir of nearly -14.4% by late 2015. Although some improvement is seen in the last periods, ROA remains negative, highlighting reduced efficiency in asset utilization during this timeframe.
Return on Sales
Return on Investment
Gross Profit Margin
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., gross profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-03-31).
1 Q3 2017 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100
× (Gross profitQ3 2017
+ Gross profitQ2 2017
+ Gross profitQ1 2017
+ Gross profitQ4 2016)
÷ (Sales revenuesQ3 2017
+ Sales revenuesQ2 2017
+ Sales revenuesQ1 2017
+ Sales revenuesQ4 2016)
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ ( + + + )
=
- Gross Profit Trend
- The gross profit displayed a generally upward trajectory from early 2012 through mid-2014, increasing from approximately 2,741 million USD in the first quarter of 2012 to a peak around 3,581 million USD by the second quarter of 2014. After this peak, gross profit demonstrated a notable decline, reaching a low point in the last quarter of 2015 at around 1,284 million USD. Subsequently, it showed some recovery, with fluctuations but generally staying below earlier peak levels through to late 2017.
- Sales Revenues Trend
- Sales revenues followed a similar pattern to gross profit over the period analyzed. Revenues increased from approximately 3,412 million USD in the first quarter of 2012 to a maximum near 4,385 million USD mid-2014. However, after this peak, revenues experienced a marked decline, falling to about 2,034 million USD by the final quarter of 2015. A moderate rebound was observed thereafter, with revenues increasing towards 2,898 million USD by mid-2017 but remaining below the peak values seen in 2014.
- Gross Profit Margin Analysis
- Starting from the first quarter of 2013 (the earliest data point available for gross profit margin), the margin was consistently strong, averaging around 79-80% through late 2013 and the beginning of 2014. A gradual diminishing trend emerged starting in early 2014, with margins declining steadily throughout 2015 and into early 2016. By late 2016, margins reached the low 60% range before demonstrating a slight improvement to approximately 68% by late 2017. This pattern reflects a decrease in profitability relative to sales over time but suggests some stabilization toward the end of the period.
- Overall Interpretation
- The financial data points to an initial phase of growth in both sales and gross profit through mid-2014, accompanied by strong and stable gross profit margins near 80%. Post-2014, there was a pronounced contraction in both revenue and gross profit, aligning with a marked decrease in profit margins, indicative of increased costs or pricing pressures affecting profitability. The period from 2016 to 2017 indicates some recovery in revenue and gross profit, with a modest rebound in margin percentages, potentially signaling effective cost management or pricing adjustments.
Operating Profit Margin
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., operating profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | Jun 30, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 | ||||||||
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| Chevron Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ConocoPhillips | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-03-31).
1 Q3 2017 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100
× (Operating income (loss)Q3 2017
+ Operating income (loss)Q2 2017
+ Operating income (loss)Q1 2017
+ Operating income (loss)Q4 2016)
÷ (Sales revenuesQ3 2017
+ Sales revenuesQ2 2017
+ Sales revenuesQ1 2017
+ Sales revenuesQ4 2016)
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ ( + + + )
=
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial data reveals significant fluctuations in operating income (loss) over the analyzed quarters. Initially, there are positive operating income values in early 2012, with a notable peak of 2,975 million USD at March 31, 2014. However, beginning in late 2014, the data shows substantial operating losses that persist through to September 30, 2017, with some quarters experiencing losses exceeding 2 billion USD, notably in March 31, 2015 and subsequent quarters.
Sales revenues exhibit a generally increasing trend from March 31, 2012, reaching a peak of 4,385 million USD in June 30, 2014. After this peak, sales revenues start to decline steadily, decreasing to levels around 2,400 to 2,600 million USD toward the last recorded quarters in 2017.
Operating profit margins follow a similar trajectory to operating income but provide additional insight into profitability relative to sales. The margin remains positive and relatively strong, with values generally above 20%, until late 2014. From the first quarter of 2015 onwards, the operating profit margin turns negative and deteriorates sharply, reaching values as low as -92.86% by December 31, 2015. Although some improvement is observed toward the last periods (2016-2017), margins remain negative, indicating persistent unprofitable operations.
- Operating Income (Loss)
- Positive and relatively stable during 2012–mid 2014, peaking at nearly 3 billion USD; substantial losses begin in late 2014, persisting through 2017 with large negative values.
- Sales Revenues
- Gradual increase from 2012 to mid-2014 with a peak above 4 billion USD; followed by a consistent decline through 2015 to 2017, falling nearly 40% from peak levels.
- Operating Profit Margin
- Strong positive margins above 20% until 2014; a pronounced drop to large negative margins starting in 2015, reflecting operating difficulties and lack of profitability; slight recovery in margins in later periods but remaining below zero.
In summary, the company experienced robust revenue growth and operating profitability until mid-2014. Subsequently, it faced a severe downturn characterized by declining revenues and heavy operating losses. The negative profit margins over multiple quarters indicate ongoing operational challenges and inefficiencies during the latter part of the analyzed period.
Net Profit Margin
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., net profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | Jun 30, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 | ||||||||
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| Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chevron Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ConocoPhillips | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-03-31).
1 Q3 2017 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100
× (Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersQ3 2017
+ Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersQ2 2017
+ Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersQ1 2017
+ Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersQ4 2016)
÷ (Sales revenuesQ3 2017
+ Sales revenuesQ2 2017
+ Sales revenuesQ1 2017
+ Sales revenuesQ4 2016)
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ ( + + + )
=
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial data reveals considerable volatility in the company's profitability over the analyzed periods, particularly evident in the net income attributable to common stockholders and net profit margin metrics. While sales revenues demonstrate some fluctuations, the trends in profitability show more pronounced variations and negative outcomes in recent periods.
- Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders (US$ in millions)
- The net income figures show significant oscillations, with several quarters reporting losses. Early in the period, net income reached a peak of 2,156 million in March 2012 but fell sharply to a loss of 89 million in June 2012 before recovering partially. Throughout 2013 and 2014, earnings fluctuated, with income spikes in June and September 2014 but also notable losses, such as in December 2013 and March 2015. From mid-2015 onwards, the company entered a sustained phase of losses, with several quarters incurring substantial negative net income, including a significant loss of 3,268 million in March 2015 and continued deficits through to the latest quarter reported in September 2017. This persistent negative trend suggests increasing challenges in maintaining profitability.
- Sales Revenues (US$ in millions)
- Sales revenues exhibit moderate volatility but generally reflect a declining trend from earlier to later periods. Peak sales appear around early 2014, with revenues exceeding 4,300 million in some quarters, particularly March and June 2014. Following that peak, there is a clear downward trajectory, with revenues declining notably from March 2015 onwards, reaching lows below 2,000 million in several quarters throughout 2016 and early 2017. Although some quarters show mild revenue rebounds, overall sales have decreased compared to the earlier peak periods, signaling potential market challenges or reduced operational capacity.
- Net Profit Margin (%)
- The net profit margin reflects significant profitability pressures over the timeline. Positive margins are more frequent only in 2012 and early 2013, with figures in the range of 5% to nearly 18%. However, from late 2013 onwards, margins turn predominantly negative, illustrating losses relative to revenues. The margins reach their lowest points in several quarters post-2014, such as margins below -50% in multiple periods between 2015 and 2016, denoting substantial inefficiencies or cost burdens exceeding revenues. Toward the latest reported quarters, the margins, while still negative, show a trend of gradual improvement but remain far from profitability.
Overall, the company has faced increasing difficulties in sustaining profitability over the reviewed quarters. Despite relatively stable sales in some earlier years, diminishing revenues combined with increasing losses have significantly impacted net income and profit margins. The persistent negative profitability metrics in recent years indicate challenges in managing costs, sales, or both, underscoring the need for strategic adjustments to restore financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., ROE calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | Jun 30, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 | ||||||||
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| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chevron Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ConocoPhillips | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-03-31).
1 Q3 2017 Calculation
ROE = 100
× (Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersQ3 2017
+ Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersQ2 2017
+ Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersQ1 2017
+ Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersQ4 2016)
÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders
- Over the period under review, net income displayed considerable volatility. The first quarter of 2012 began with a strong positive net income of 2,156 million USD, followed by fluctuations including losses in some quarters. Notably, the company experienced significant net losses starting in late 2014 and continuing through 2016 and 2017, with several quarters reporting losses exceeding 1 billion USD, such as -3,268 million USD in Q1 2015 and -2,235 million USD in Q3 2015. Although there were intermittent quarters of profit, such as 1,087 million USD in Q3 2014 and 227 million USD in Q2 2014, the general trend from 2014 onward was a decline in profitability, culminating in consistent negative net income in the final reported quarters.
- Stockholders’ Equity
- Stockholders' equity demonstrated a gradual increase from approximately 20,279 million USD in Q1 2012 to a peak around 22,342 million USD in Q3 2013. After this peak, equity levels began a downward trajectory, dropping significantly to about 16,332 million USD by Q1 2015. This decline continued steadily up to the last reported quarter, reaching approximately 10,782 million USD in Q3 2017. The persistent decrease in stockholders' equity from late 2013 onward suggests a reduction in the company’s net asset base, which may reflect accumulated losses or other factors affecting shareholder value.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- ROE data was not available for the initial quarters but recorded a peak of 11.59% in Q1 2013. From that point, ROE fluctuated but remained positive through the end of 2013 and early 2014. Beginning in Q2 2014, ROE turned negative and deteriorated sharply, reaching as low as -52.2% in Q4 2015. This negative trend persisted throughout 2016 and into 2017, with values stabilizing around the -18% to -30% range. The sustained negative ROE values during this period reflect the company’s ongoing challenges in generating profits relative to shareholder equity.
- Overall Trends and Insights
- The data reveals a period of financial strain commencing around mid-2014, characterized by deepening net losses, declining stockholders’ equity, and sharply negative returns on equity. The substantial losses during this window suggest operational or market challenges impacting profitability. Concurrently, the decline in equity indicates erosion of the company’s financial foundation, likely as a consequence of continued losses and possibly other adverse factors such as write-downs or dividend payments exceeding earnings. The protracted negative ROE emphasizes the inability to efficiently utilize equity to generate profits over the latter half of the analyzed period. The intermittent positive quarters amidst the broader trend of declines imply some episodic improvements but insufficient to reverse the overall downward momentum.
Return on Assets (ROA)
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., ROA calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | Jun 30, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 | ||||||||
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| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chevron Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ConocoPhillips | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-03-31).
1 Q3 2017 Calculation
ROA = 100
× (Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersQ3 2017
+ Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersQ2 2017
+ Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersQ1 2017
+ Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersQ4 2016)
÷ Total assets
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial performance over the observed quarters reveals notable volatility and a general downward trend in key profitability metrics. Net income attributable to common stockholders exhibits significant fluctuations, transitioning from positive figures in the early periods to persistent losses in more recent quarters. Initial quarters such as March 31, 2012, show robust net income; however, subsequent periods include both sharp declines and intermittent recoveries. Negative net income values become more frequent and deeper from around March 31, 2014, through March 31, 2017, suggesting increasing operational challenges or market pressures impacting profitability.
Total assets demonstrate relatively stable values with minor fluctuations during the entire timeframe. Asset size slightly decreases over longer intervals, moving from above 54 billion US dollars in early 2012 toward lower levels near 43 billion US dollars by late 2017. This gradual reduction may reflect asset divestitures, depreciation, or other strategic shifts in the asset base.
The Return on Assets (ROA) data supports the observation of declining profitability. Earlier quarterly ROA figures report healthy positive values exceeding 3%, but from mid-2014 onward, the ROA consistently registers negative percentages. The trend lines demonstrate a progressively worsening return, reaching lows steeply below -10% in certain quarters. This negative ROA illustrates diminished efficiency in utilizing assets to generate earnings.
- Profitability Trends
- Net income is highly volatile with early gains followed by sustained losses in later quarters. This suggests increasing difficulties in maintaining profitability.
- Asset Base Stability
- Total assets remain largely stable with only moderate decline over time, indicating no drastic asset increases or disposals but a modest contraction overall.
- Return on Assets
- ROA shifts from positive to negative mid-period, reflecting less effective asset utilization and contributing to the period's overall financial challenges.
In summary, the data indicates a company facing growing profitability pressures despite relatively steady asset levels, with returns on assets decreasing markedly. This pattern underscores the need for strategic review to address operational efficiency and profitability restoration.