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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Beginner level
Profitability ratios measure the company’s ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
Johnson & Johnson, profitability ratios
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-24).
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | Johnson & Johnson’s gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | Johnson & Johnson’s operating profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly improved from 2017 to 2018. |
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | Johnson & Johnson’s net profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 not reaching 2016 level. |
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | Johnson & Johnson’s ROE deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 exceeding 2016 level. |
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | Johnson & Johnson’s ROA deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 not reaching 2016 level. |
Gross Profit Margin
Johnson & Johnson, gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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| Pfizer Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-24).
1 2018 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross profit ÷ Sales to customers
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | Johnson & Johnson’s gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Operating Profit Margin
Johnson & Johnson, operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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| Allergan PLC | |
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| Amgen Inc. | |
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| Biogen Inc. | |
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| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | |
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| Eli Lilly & Co. | |
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| Gilead Sciences Inc. | |
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| Merck & Co. Inc. | |
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| Pfizer Inc. | |
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| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Operating Profit Margin, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | |
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| Health Care | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-24).
1 2018 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating earnings ÷ Sales to customers
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | Johnson & Johnson’s operating profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly improved from 2017 to 2018. |
Net Profit Margin
Johnson & Johnson, net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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| Abbott Laboratories | |
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| AbbVie Inc. | |
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| Allergan PLC | |
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| Amgen Inc. | |
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| Biogen Inc. | |
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| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | |
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| Eli Lilly & Co. | |
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| Gilead Sciences Inc. | |
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| Merck & Co. Inc. | |
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| Pfizer Inc. | |
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| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Net Profit Margin, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | |
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| Health Care | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-24).
1 2018 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Sales to customers
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | Johnson & Johnson’s net profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 not reaching 2016 level. |
Return on Equity (ROE)
Johnson & Johnson, ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 30, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 28, 2014 | ||
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| ROE1 | |
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| ROE, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | |
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| AbbVie Inc. | |
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| Allergan PLC | |
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| Amgen Inc. | |
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| Biogen Inc. | |
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| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | |
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| Eli Lilly & Co. | |
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| Gilead Sciences Inc. | |
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| Merck & Co. Inc. | |
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| Pfizer Inc. | |
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| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| ROE, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | |
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| ROE, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-24).
1 2018 Calculation
ROE = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Shareholders’ equity
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | Johnson & Johnson’s ROE deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 exceeding 2016 level. |
Return on Assets (ROA)
Johnson & Johnson, ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 30, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 28, 2014 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net earnings | |
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| ROA1 | |
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| ROA, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | |
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| AbbVie Inc. | |
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| Allergan PLC | |
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| Amgen Inc. | |
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| Biogen Inc. | |
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| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | |
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| Eli Lilly & Co. | |
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| Gilead Sciences Inc. | |
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| Merck & Co. Inc. | |
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| Pfizer Inc. | |
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| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| ROA, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | |
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| ROA, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-24).
1 2018 Calculation
ROA = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | Johnson & Johnson’s ROA deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 not reaching 2016 level. |