Ratios (Summary)
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BP PLC, profitability ratios
| Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | Dec 31, 2007 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Sales | ||||||
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Operating profit margin | % |
% |
% |
% |
% |
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Net profit margin | % |
% |
% |
% |
% |
| Return on Investment | ||||||
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Return on equity (ROE) | % |
% |
% |
% |
% |
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Return on assets (ROA) | % |
% |
% |
% |
% |
Source: Based on data from BP PLC Annual Reports
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | BP PLC's operating profit margin deteriorated from 2009 to 2010 but then improved from 2010 to 2011 not reaching 2009 level. |
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | BP PLC's net profit margin deteriorated from 2009 to 2010 but then improved from 2010 to 2011 not reaching 2009 level. |
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders' equity. | BP PLC's ROE deteriorated from 2009 to 2010 but then improved from 2010 to 2011 exceeding 2009 level. |
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | BP PLC's ROA deteriorated from 2009 to 2010 but then improved from 2010 to 2011 exceeding 2009 level. |