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BP PLC (NYSE:BP)

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Analysis of Profitability Ratios

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Profitability Ratios (Summary)

BP PLC, profitability ratios

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Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010
Return on Sales
Gross profit margin 12.53% 14.05% 12.89% 17.51% 5.48%
Operating profit margin 0.37% 3.87% 1.87% 7.69% -5.22%
Net profit margin 1.07% 6.19% 3.08% 6.84% -1.25%
Return on Investment
Return on equity (ROE) 3.39% 18.14% 9.78% 23.06% -3.92%
Return on assets (ROA) 1.33% 7.67% 3.86% 8.77% -1.37%

Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).

Profitability ratio Description The company
Gross profit margin Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. BP PLC gross profit margin ratio improved from 2012 to 2013 but then deteriorated significantly from 2013 to 2014.
Operating profit margin A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. BP PLC operating profit margin ratio improved from 2012 to 2013 but then deteriorated significantly from 2013 to 2014.
Net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. BP PLC net profit margin ratio improved from 2012 to 2013 but then deteriorated significantly from 2013 to 2014.

Profitability ratio Description The company
ROE A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. BP PLC ROE improved from 2012 to 2013 but then deteriorated significantly from 2013 to 2014.
ROA A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. BP PLC ROA improved from 2012 to 2013 but then deteriorated significantly from 2013 to 2014.

Gross Profit Margin

BP PLC, gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Gross profit 44,286 53,258 48,427 65,754 16,281
Sales and other operating revenues 353,568 379,136 375,580 375,517 297,107
Profitability Ratio
Gross profit margin1 12.53% 14.05% 12.89% 17.51% 5.48%
Benchmarks
Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Valero Energy Corp.

Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).

1 2014 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross profit ÷ Sales and other operating revenues
= 100 × 44,286 ÷ 353,568 = 12.53%

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. BP PLC gross profit margin ratio improved from 2012 to 2013 but then deteriorated significantly from 2013 to 2014.

Operating Profit Margin

BP PLC, operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating profit (loss) 1,302 14,688 7,028 28,871 (15,523)
Sales and other operating revenues 353,568 379,136 375,580 375,517 297,107
Profitability Ratio
Operating profit margin1 0.37% 3.87% 1.87% 7.69% -5.22%
Benchmarks
Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2
Chevron Corp.
ConocoPhillips
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
Valero Energy Corp.

Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).

1 2014 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating profit (loss) ÷ Sales and other operating revenues
= 100 × 1,302 ÷ 353,568 = 0.37%

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. BP PLC operating profit margin ratio improved from 2012 to 2013 but then deteriorated significantly from 2013 to 2014.

Net Profit Margin

BP PLC, net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Profit (loss) for the year attributable to BP shareholders 3,780 23,451 11,582 25,700 (3,719)
Sales and other operating revenues 353,568 379,136 375,580 375,517 297,107
Profitability Ratio
Net profit margin1 1.07% 6.19% 3.08% 6.84% -1.25%
Benchmarks
Net Profit Margin, Competitors2
Chevron Corp.
ConocoPhillips
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
Valero Energy Corp.

Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).

1 2014 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × Profit (loss) for the year attributable to BP shareholders ÷ Sales and other operating revenues
= 100 × 3,780 ÷ 353,568 = 1.07%

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. BP PLC net profit margin ratio improved from 2012 to 2013 but then deteriorated significantly from 2013 to 2014.

Return on Equity (ROE)

BP PLC, ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Profit (loss) for the year attributable to BP shareholders 3,780 23,451 11,582 25,700 (3,719)
Total BP shareholders’ equity 111,441 129,302 118,414 111,465 94,987
Profitability Ratio
ROE1 3.39% 18.14% 9.78% 23.06% -3.92%
Benchmarks
ROE, Competitors2
Chevron Corp.
ConocoPhillips
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
Valero Energy Corp.

Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).

1 2014 Calculation
ROE = 100 × Profit (loss) for the year attributable to BP shareholders ÷ Total BP shareholders’ equity
= 100 × 3,780 ÷ 111,441 = 3.39%

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
ROE A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. BP PLC ROE improved from 2012 to 2013 but then deteriorated significantly from 2013 to 2014.

Return on Assets (ROA)

BP PLC, ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Profit (loss) for the year attributable to BP shareholders 3,780 23,451 11,582 25,700 (3,719)
Total assets 284,305 305,690 300,193 293,068 272,262
Profitability Ratio
ROA1 1.33% 7.67% 3.86% 8.77% -1.37%
Benchmarks
ROA, Competitors2
Chevron Corp.
ConocoPhillips
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
Valero Energy Corp.

Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).

1 2014 Calculation
ROA = 100 × Profit (loss) for the year attributable to BP shareholders ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 3,780 ÷ 284,305 = 1.33%

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
ROA A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. BP PLC ROA improved from 2012 to 2013 but then deteriorated significantly from 2013 to 2014.