Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
RTX Corp., profitability ratios
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | RTX Corp. gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 not reaching 2022 level. |
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | RTX Corp. operating profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 exceeding 2022 level. |
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | RTX Corp. net profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024. |
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | RTX Corp. ROE deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 exceeding 2022 level. |
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | RTX Corp. ROA deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 not reaching 2022 level. |
Gross Profit Margin
RTX Corp., gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Gross margin | 15,410) | 12,089) | 13,668) | 12,491) | 8,531) | |
| Net sales | 80,738) | 68,920) | 67,074) | 64,388) | 56,587) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Gross profit margin1 | 19.09% | 17.54% | 20.38% | 19.40% | 15.08% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | -2.99% | 9.93% | 5.26% | 4.84% | -9.78% | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 34.49% | 33.04% | 26.91% | 26.30% | 25.47% | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 38.20% | 36.36% | 33.19% | 32.28% | 30.52% | |
| GE Aerospace | 30.79% | 21.95% | 24.55% | 24.19% | 17.26% | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 38.09% | 37.28% | 36.99% | 35.85% | 32.07% | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 9.75% | 12.55% | 12.56% | 13.52% | 13.23% | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
1 2024 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross margin ÷ Net sales
= 100 × 15,410 ÷ 80,738 = 19.09%
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. | RTX Corp. gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 not reaching 2022 level. |
Operating Profit Margin
RTX Corp., operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Operating profit (loss) | 6,538) | 3,561) | 5,414) | 4,958) | (1,889) | |
| Net sales | 80,738) | 68,920) | 67,074) | 64,388) | 56,587) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Operating profit margin1 | 8.10% | 5.17% | 8.07% | 7.70% | -3.34% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | -16.10% | -0.99% | -5.33% | -4.66% | -21.95% | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 21.30% | 20.30% | 13.97% | 14.27% | 11.67% | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 18.62% | 16.75% | 14.55% | 15.69% | 11.45% | |
| GE Aerospace | 23.29% | 8.49% | 6.05% | 8.58% | 5.49% | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 19.33% | 19.32% | 18.12% | 18.03% | 17.45% | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 9.87% | 12.59% | 12.65% | 13.61% | 13.22% | |
| Operating Profit Margin, Sector | ||||||
| Capital Goods | 9.56% | 10.11% | 8.29% | 9.11% | 3.00% | |
| Operating Profit Margin, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | 9.94% | 9.90% | 9.06% | 9.24% | 3.13% | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
1 2024 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating profit (loss) ÷ Net sales
= 100 × 6,538 ÷ 80,738 = 8.10%
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. | RTX Corp. operating profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 exceeding 2022 level. |
Net Profit Margin
RTX Corp., net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common shareowners | 4,774) | 3,195) | 5,197) | 3,864) | (3,519) | |
| Net sales | 80,738) | 68,920) | 67,074) | 64,388) | 56,587) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Net profit margin1 | 5.91% | 4.64% | 7.75% | 6.00% | -6.22% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | -17.77% | -2.86% | -7.41% | -6.75% | -20.42% | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 17.59% | 16.18% | 11.85% | 13.47% | 7.68% | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 15.25% | 13.87% | 11.86% | 10.92% | 7.90% | |
| GE Aerospace | 18.67% | 14.68% | 0.31% | -9.17% | 7.81% | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 14.82% | 15.43% | 14.00% | 16.11% | 14.64% | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 7.51% | 10.24% | 8.69% | 9.42% | 10.45% | |
| Net Profit Margin, Sector | ||||||
| Capital Goods | 6.65% | 9.09% | 5.27% | 3.71% | 1.85% | |
| Net Profit Margin, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | 8.06% | 8.32% | 5.04% | 5.85% | 0.09% | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
1 2024 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × Net income (loss) attributable to common shareowners ÷ Net sales
= 100 × 4,774 ÷ 80,738 = 5.91%
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. | RTX Corp. net profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024. |
Return on Equity (ROE)
RTX Corp., ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common shareowners | 4,774) | 3,195) | 5,197) | 3,864) | (3,519) | |
| Shareowners’ equity | 60,156) | 59,798) | 72,632) | 73,068) | 72,163) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| ROE1 | 7.94% | 5.34% | 7.16% | 5.29% | -4.88% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| ROE, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 55.37% | 53.02% | 42.25% | 39.37% | 19.56% | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 20.52% | 16.90% | 14.45% | 13.06% | 9.44% | |
| GE Aerospace | 33.90% | 34.63% | 0.62% | -16.17% | 16.04% | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 30.64% | 35.68% | 29.74% | 29.85% | 27.23% | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 84.26% | 101.24% | 61.86% | 57.62% | 113.60% | |
| ROE, Sector | ||||||
| Capital Goods | 18.15% | 27.89% | 13.39% | 8.48% | 4.42% | |
| ROE, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | 23.51% | 27.70% | 15.38% | 15.38% | 0.24% | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
1 2024 Calculation
ROE = 100 × Net income (loss) attributable to common shareowners ÷ Shareowners’ equity
= 100 × 4,774 ÷ 60,156 = 7.94%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | RTX Corp. ROE deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 exceeding 2022 level. |
Return on Assets (ROA)
RTX Corp., ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common shareowners | 4,774) | 3,195) | 5,197) | 3,864) | (3,519) | |
| Total assets | 162,861) | 161,869) | 158,864) | 161,404) | 162,153) | |
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| ROA1 | 2.93% | 1.97% | 3.27% | 2.39% | -2.17% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| ROA, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | -7.56% | -1.62% | -3.60% | -3.03% | -7.80% | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 12.30% | 11.81% | 8.18% | 7.84% | 3.83% | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 9.89% | 8.37% | 7.03% | 6.30% | 4.43% | |
| GE Aerospace | 5.32% | 5.81% | 0.12% | -3.28% | 2.25% | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 7.59% | 9.20% | 7.97% | 8.60% | 7.40% | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 9.59% | 13.19% | 10.84% | 12.41% | 13.47% | |
| ROA, Sector | ||||||
| Capital Goods | 3.59% | 5.21% | 2.84% | 1.86% | 0.80% | |
| ROA, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | 5.24% | 5.61% | 3.31% | 3.40% | 0.04% | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
1 2024 Calculation
ROA = 100 × Net income (loss) attributable to common shareowners ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 4,774 ÷ 162,861 = 2.93%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | RTX Corp. ROA deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 not reaching 2022 level. |