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BHP Billiton Ltd., profitability ratios
| Jun 30, 2011 | Jun 30, 2010 | Jun 30, 2009 | Jun 30, 2008 | Jun 30, 2007 | Jun 30, 2006 | ||
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Source: Based on data from BHP Billiton Ltd. Annual Reports
| Ratio | Description | The company |
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| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | BHP Billiton Ltd.'s operating profit margin improved from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011. |
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | BHP Billiton Ltd.'s net profit margin improved from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011. |
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders' equity. | BHP Billiton Ltd.'s ROE improved from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011. |
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | BHP Billiton Ltd.'s ROA improved from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011. |