Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) | Profitability Analysis
Profitability ratios measure the company's ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Ratios (Summary)
Exxon Mobil Corp., profitability ratios
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Sales | ||||||
| Operating profit margin | 17.45% | 15.74% | 14.38% | 11.72% | 18.29% | |
| Net profit margin | 9.90% | 8.79% | 8.23% | 6.39% | 9.84% | |
| Return on Investment | ||||||
| Return on equity (ROE) | 27.06% | 26.59% | 20.74% | 17.44% | 40.03% | |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 13.45% | 12.40% | 10.07% | 8.26% | 19.83% | |
Source: Based on data from Exxon Mobil Corp. Annual Reports
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | Exxon Mobil Corp.'s operating profit margin improved from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | Exxon Mobil Corp.'s net profit margin improved from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders' equity. | Exxon Mobil Corp.'s ROE improved from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | Exxon Mobil Corp.'s ROA improved from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
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Operating Profit Margin
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions) | ||||||
| Income before interest expense and income taxes | 79,053 | 73,504 | 53,218 | 35,325 | 84,070 | |
| Sales and other operating revenue | 453,123 | 467,029 | 370,125 | 301,500 | 459,579 | |
| Operating Profit Margin, Comparison to Industry | ||||||
| Exxon Mobil Corp.1 | 17.45% | 15.74% | 14.38% | 11.72% | 18.29% | |
| Industry, Oil & Gas | 13.75% | 15.04% | 13.06% | 12.31% | 14.49% | |
Source: Based on data from Exxon Mobil Corp. Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 Operating profit margin = 100 × Income before interest expense and income taxes ÷ Sales and other operating revenue
= 100 × 79,053 ÷ 453,123 = 17.45%
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | Exxon Mobil Corp.'s operating profit margin improved from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
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Net Profit Margin
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to ExxonMobil | 44,880 | 41,060 | 30,460 | 19,280 | 45,220 | |
| Sales and other operating revenue | 453,123 | 467,029 | 370,125 | 301,500 | 459,579 | |
| Net Profit Margin, Comparison to Industry | ||||||
| Exxon Mobil Corp.1 | 9.90% | 8.79% | 8.23% | 6.39% | 9.84% | |
| Industry, Oil & Gas | 7.54% | 8.60% | 7.62% | 6.79% | 7.35% | |
Source: Based on data from Exxon Mobil Corp. Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 Net profit margin = 100 × Net income attributable to ExxonMobil ÷ Sales and other operating revenue
= 100 × 44,880 ÷ 453,123 = 9.90%
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | Exxon Mobil Corp.'s net profit margin improved from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
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Return on Equity (ROE)
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to ExxonMobil | 44,880 | 41,060 | 30,460 | 19,280 | 45,220 | |
| Total ExxonMobil share of equity | 165,863 | 154,396 | 146,839 | 110,569 | 112,965 | |
| ROE, Comparison to Industry | ||||||
| Exxon Mobil Corp.1 | 27.06% | 26.59% | 20.74% | 17.44% | 40.03% | |
| Industry, Oil & Gas | 14.23% | 17.87% | 13.70% | 11.68% | 20.32% | |
Source: Based on data from Exxon Mobil Corp. Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 ROE = 100 × Net income attributable to ExxonMobil ÷ Total ExxonMobil share of equity
= 100 × 44,880 ÷ 165,863 = 27.06%
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders' equity. | Exxon Mobil Corp.'s ROE improved from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
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Return on Assets (ROA)
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to ExxonMobil | 44,880 | 41,060 | 30,460 | 19,280 | 45,220 | |
| Total assets | 333,795 | 331,052 | 302,510 | 233,323 | 228,052 | |
| ROA, Comparison to Industry | ||||||
| Exxon Mobil Corp.1 | 13.45% | 12.40% | 10.07% | 8.26% | 19.83% | |
| Industry, Oil & Gas | 6.96% | 8.62% | 6.66% | 5.56% | 9.65% | |
Source: Based on data from Exxon Mobil Corp. Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 ROA = 100 × Net income attributable to ExxonMobil ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 44,880 ÷ 333,795 = 13.45%
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | Exxon Mobil Corp.'s ROA improved from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
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