Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
DuPont de Nemours Inc., profitability ratios
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | DuPont de Nemours Inc. gross profit margin ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | DuPont de Nemours Inc. operating profit margin ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | DuPont de Nemours Inc. net profit margin ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | DuPont de Nemours Inc. ROE improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | DuPont de Nemours Inc. ROA improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Gross Profit Margin
DuPont de Nemours Inc., gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Gross margin | 7,456) | 20,644) | 12,070) | 10,517) | 10,942) | |
| Net sales | 21,512) | 85,977) | 62,484) | 48,158) | 48,778) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Gross profit margin1 | 34.66% | 24.01% | 19.32% | 21.84% | 22.43% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Linde plc | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherwin-Williams Co. | — | — | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).
1 2019 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross margin ÷ Net sales
= 100 × 7,456 ÷ 21,512 = 34.66%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | DuPont de Nemours Inc. gross profit margin ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
Operating Profit Margin
DuPont de Nemours Inc., operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Operating income (loss) | (43) | 5,404) | 545) | 3,520) | 5,539) | |
| Net sales | 21,512) | 85,977) | 62,484) | 48,158) | 48,778) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Operating profit margin1 | -0.20% | 6.29% | 0.87% | 7.31% | 11.36% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Linde plc | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherwin-Williams Co. | — | — | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).
1 2019 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating income (loss) ÷ Net sales
= 100 × -43 ÷ 21,512 = -0.20%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | DuPont de Nemours Inc. operating profit margin ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Net Profit Margin
DuPont de Nemours Inc., net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to DuPont | 498) | 3,844) | 1,460) | 4,318) | 7,685) | |
| Net sales | 21,512) | 85,977) | 62,484) | 48,158) | 48,778) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Net profit margin1 | 2.31% | 4.47% | 2.34% | 8.97% | 15.76% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Linde plc | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherwin-Williams Co. | — | — | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).
1 2019 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × Net income attributable to DuPont ÷ Net sales
= 100 × 498 ÷ 21,512 = 2.31%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | DuPont de Nemours Inc. net profit margin ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Return on Equity (ROE)
DuPont de Nemours Inc., ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to DuPont | 498) | 3,844) | 1,460) | 4,318) | 7,685) | |
| Total DuPont stockholders’ equity | 40,987) | 94,571) | 100,330) | 25,987) | 25,374) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| ROE1 | 1.22% | 4.06% | 1.46% | 16.62% | 30.29% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| ROE, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Linde plc | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherwin-Williams Co. | — | — | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).
1 2019 Calculation
ROE = 100 × Net income attributable to DuPont ÷ Total DuPont stockholders’ equity
= 100 × 498 ÷ 40,987 = 1.22%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | DuPont de Nemours Inc. ROE improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Return on Assets (ROA)
DuPont de Nemours Inc., ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to DuPont | 498) | 3,844) | 1,460) | 4,318) | 7,685) | |
| Total assets | 69,396) | 188,030) | 192,164) | 79,511) | 68,026) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| ROA1 | 0.72% | 2.04% | 0.76% | 5.43% | 11.30% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| ROA, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Linde plc | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherwin-Williams Co. | — | — | — | — | — | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).
1 2019 Calculation
ROA = 100 × Net income attributable to DuPont ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 498 ÷ 69,396 = 0.72%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | DuPont de Nemours Inc. ROA improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |