Analysis of Profitability Ratios
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Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
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Profitability Ratios (Summary)
Time Warner Inc., profitability ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31).
- Gross profit margin
- The gross profit margin shows a declining trend from early 2014 through mid-2015, decreasing from approximately 45.53% to around 41.8%. Following this period, the margin stabilizes and experiences fluctuations within the 42% to 44% range, indicating a period of relative consistency but no significant recovery to previous peak levels.
- Operating profit margin
- The operating profit margin demonstrates variability with a general upward trend from early 2014, starting near 22% and peaking around 25.74% between late 2016 and early 2017. After reaching this high point, the margin experiences minor fluctuations but remains relatively high, suggesting improved operational efficiency over the observed quarters.
- Net profit margin
- The net profit margin exhibits an overall increase from about 12.39% in early 2014 to a notable peak of 17.33% by the first quarter of 2018. Despite minor dips during certain periods, the margin's upward trajectory reflects enhanced profitability after accounting for all expenses, taxes, and other charges.
- Return on equity (ROE)
- Return on equity generally improves over the analyzed periods, rising from approximately 12.34% in early 2014 to peaks near 18.49% in early 2017 and maintaining close to that level into early 2018. This indicates increasingly effective use of shareholders' equity to generate profits over time, with slight variations but a sustained positive direction.
- Return on assets (ROA)
- Return on assets experiences a gradual increase overall, starting at about 5.43% in early 2014 and reaching nearly 7.92% by the first quarter of 2018. The measure reflects improved asset utilization in generating net income, with occasional small declines but an overall moderating upward trend through the quarters analyzed.
Return on Sales
Return on Investment
Gross Profit Margin
Time Warner Inc., gross profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 | ||||||||
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| Alphabet Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comcast Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meta Platforms Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Netflix Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31).
1 Q1 2018 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100
× (Gross profitQ1 2018
+ Gross profitQ4 2017
+ Gross profitQ3 2017
+ Gross profitQ2 2017)
÷ (RevenuesQ1 2018
+ RevenuesQ4 2017
+ RevenuesQ3 2017
+ RevenuesQ2 2017)
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ ( + + + )
=
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Revenue Trends
- Revenues demonstrate a fluctuating pattern over the analyzed quarters, generally oscillating between approximately 6,243 million and 8,611 million US dollars. Initial quarters in 2013 show moderate revenue levels around 6,939 to 8,565 million with a peak in Q4 2013 at 8,565 million. Subsequently, revenues declined in early 2014 before rising again in late 2014 and early 2015. The period from 2016 to 2018 reflects variability without a strong upward or downward trend, with revenues increasingly approaching the upper range in Q4 2017 at 8,611 million US dollars.
- Gross Profit Analysis
- Gross profit generally follows the revenue trend but with more pronounced fluctuations. It reached a significant high in Q4 2013 at 3,789 million US dollars, followed by declines in the first three quarters of 2014, bottoming at 2,562 million in Q3 2014. From late 2014 onwards, gross profit exhibits recovery and relative stability, especially from Q1 2016 to the end of 2017 where values consistently range between roughly 3,000 and 3,667 million US dollars. Slight declines are evident towards Q1 2018 with gross profit shortening to 3,279 million US dollars.
- Gross Profit Margin
- Gross profit margin percentages are available starting from Q4 2013 and indicate a general range from 41.8% to 45.53% during this period. The highest margin is observed at 45.53% in Q4 2013, which gradually decreases into early 2014, reaching lows around 41.8% to 42.0% in mid to late 2014. Margins then stabilize and improve modestly between 42.5% and 44.1% throughout 2015 to 2017, signaling some efficiency gains or cost management improvements relative to revenues. The margin slightly pulls back to approximately 42.8% by Q1 2018, indicating a minor erosion in profitability per revenue dollar.
- Overall Observations
- The data presents a company experiencing volatile revenue and gross profit figures, with a peak in profitability maintenance around 2016 and 2017. The gross profit margin trends support a consistent ability to manage costs in relation to revenue despite revenue fluctuations. However, the irregular pattern in both revenues and gross profit highlights vulnerability to market conditions or operational changes impacting financial performance across quarters. The slight decline in margins at the beginning of 2018 could warrant close monitoring to determine if this represents a temporary variation or the start of a longer trend.
Operating Profit Margin
Time Warner Inc., operating profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 | ||||||||
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| Alphabet Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comcast Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meta Platforms Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Netflix Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31).
1 Q1 2018 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100
× (Operating incomeQ1 2018
+ Operating incomeQ4 2017
+ Operating incomeQ3 2017
+ Operating incomeQ2 2017)
÷ (RevenuesQ1 2018
+ RevenuesQ4 2017
+ RevenuesQ3 2017
+ RevenuesQ2 2017)
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ ( + + + )
=
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The operating income exhibits notable fluctuations over the analyzed quarters. Initially, the values increased from $1,410 million in the first quarter of 2013 to a peak of $2,048 million in the first quarter of 2014, indicating a positive growth trend. However, this was followed by a sharp decline to $971 million in the third quarter of 2014, representing the lowest point in the observed period. Subsequently, operating income demonstrated a recovery phase, reaching another peak of $2,245 million in the fourth quarter of 2017 before slightly decreasing to $1,811 million by the first quarter of 2018.
Regarding revenues, the data fluctuates similarly but within a somewhat narrower band. Initially recorded at $6,939 million in the first quarter of 2013, revenues increased to a high of $8,611 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. There are visible dips, such as in the third quarter of 2013 and third quarter of 2015, with values around $6,564 million. Despite these variations, the overall trend reflects moderate growth over the five-year span, with revenues tending to recover after periods of decline.
The operating profit margin, available from the fourth quarter of 2013 onwards, remains relatively stable throughout the periods analyzed. Starting at approximately 22.17% in the fourth quarter of 2013, the margin gradually improves, reaching a peak around 25.74% in the fourth quarter of 2016. Thereafter, the margin slightly fluctuates but remains close to 25%, indicating consistent operational profitability relative to revenues despite variations in absolute income and revenue figures.
- Operating Income
- Exhibits cyclical trends with significant volatility, including a pronounced dip in mid-2014 and a strong recovery by late 2017.
- Peaks correspond with certain quarters suggesting possible seasonality or episodic gains.
- Revenues
- Show moderate growth over time, with some seasonal or cyclical fluctuations.
- Lowest revenue points occasionally align with declines in operating income, indicating correlated operational outcomes.
- Operating Profit Margin
- Maintains a fairly steady and improving trend despite revenue and income variability.
- Margins consistently remain above 20%, peaking near 25%, reflecting effective cost control or operational efficiency.
In summary, while both operating income and revenues display considerable quarter-to-quarter variability, the operating profit margin points to a stable and efficient operational performance. The fluctuations in income and revenue may arise from market conditions, seasonal influences, or one-time events, but the margin stability suggests robust underlying profitability mechanisms within the operational framework.
Net Profit Margin
Time Warner Inc., net profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 | ||||||||
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| Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comcast Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meta Platforms Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Netflix Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31).
1 Q1 2018 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100
× (Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholdersQ1 2018
+ Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholdersQ4 2017
+ Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholdersQ3 2017
+ Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholdersQ2 2017)
÷ (RevenuesQ1 2018
+ RevenuesQ4 2017
+ RevenuesQ3 2017
+ RevenuesQ2 2017)
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ ( + + + )
=
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The quarterly financial data reveals several noteworthy trends in the financial performance over the analyzed periods.
- Net Income Attributable to Shareholders
- Net income showed a general upward trajectory from early 2013 through early 2018, despite some volatility in certain quarters. Initial values hovered around the 700 to 1000 million USD range, with notable peaks above 1400 million USD occurring in the latter part of 2016 and early 2018. A sharp drop is visible in the December 2016 quarter to 293 million USD, which constitutes a significant outlier in the overall upward trend. This sudden decrease interrupts an otherwise positive pattern of growth over the years.
- Revenues
- Revenue figures exhibit some fluctuation over time, with values ranging generally between 6200 and 8600 million USD. Revenues appear somewhat cyclical, with periodic increases often followed by decreases in subsequent quarters. The highest revenue was recorded towards the end of 2017 and beginning of 2018 (8611 million USD in December 2017 and 7996 million USD in March 2018). Despite some quarterly declines, revenues overall maintain a relatively stable range, without a strong sustained upward or downward trend across the entire period.
- Net Profit Margin
- Data for net profit margin is only available from late 2013 onward. During this period, margins consistently range between roughly 12% and 17%, indicating a mostly stable profitability relative to revenues. The profit margin shows a gradual increase over time, reaching its peak of 17.33% in the first quarter of 2018. This upward movement suggests improved efficiency or profitability despite the revenue fluctuations.
Overall, the financial data indicates a company experiencing moderate revenue volatility but demonstrating improving profitability and net income growth over the analyzed timeframe, aside from a significant income drop in late 2016. Strengthening net profit margins towards the end of the period reflect favorable operational performance relative to revenue. The sharp net income dip in December 2016 warrants further examination to understand its cause and implications.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Time Warner Inc., ROE calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 | ||||||||
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| Alphabet Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comcast Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meta Platforms Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Netflix Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31).
1 Q1 2018 Calculation
ROE = 100
× (Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholdersQ1 2018
+ Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholdersQ4 2017
+ Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholdersQ3 2017
+ Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholdersQ2 2017)
÷ Total Time Warner Inc. shareholders’ equity
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Net Income Attributable to Time Warner Inc. Shareholders
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The net income figures show variability over the periods analyzed, with an overall increasing trend from 2013 through early 2018. Initially, net income started around 754 million USD in March 2013, reaching a notable peak of 1,292 million USD in March 2014. This was followed by a period of fluctuation with some decreases observed in late 2014 and 2015, including a low of 718 million USD in December 2014. From 2016 onwards, net income demonstrates a recovery and growth trend, hitting a significant low of 293 million USD in December 2016, which may reflect a one-time event or anomaly. Afterward, there is consistent improvement, reaching the highest reported value of 1,643 million USD in March 2018. The general pattern suggests resilience and a recovery phase succeeding the mid-cycle dip.
- Total Time Warner Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
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The shareholders’ equity remained relatively stable from March 2013 through March 2014, staying close to 30 billion USD. However, a decline trend appears between March 2014 and December 2015, decreasing from about 30 billion USD to approximately 23.6 billion USD. This reduction could suggest share buybacks, dividend payments exceeding earnings, or other equity reductions during this period. From early 2016 forward, the equity begins to recover gradually, increasing steadily and reaching a level near 29.8 billion USD by March 2018. This recovery phase in equity is consistent with the observed nutrition in net income during the same period.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
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The return on equity metric becomes available starting March 2014 and shows a general positive trajectory. It begins at 12.34% and improves consistently through 2014, reaching highs above 16% during that year and into 2015. ROE remains elevated between 14% and 18% in the periods following 2015, indicating effective profitability relative to shareholders’ equity. The highest ROE values recorded are 18.49% and 18.34% in March and June 2018 respectively. Despite fluctuations in net income and equity, the ROE stability and growth suggest improved operational efficiency or profitability management over time.
- Overall Financial Trends and Insights
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The company demonstrates a period of earnings variability and equity contraction between 2014 and 2015, followed by a notable recovery in both financial performance and equity levels from 2016). Noteworthy is the steep decline of net income in December 2016, which deviates from the general upward trend and may indicate an extraordinary charge or restructuring event. Despite such fluctuations, the ROE figures reflect a relatively strong capacity to generate profit from equity, improving over the reported timeline and reaching peak efficiency in early 2018.
In summary, the financial data points to a cycle of stabilization challenges around mid-cycle 2014 to 2015, with subsequent recovery and strengthening in profitability and equity base. The company’s ability to rebound with increasing net income and rising ROE suggests effective strategic adjustments and operational improvements during the latter part of the period.
Return on Assets (ROA)
Time Warner Inc., ROA calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 | ||||||||
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| ROA, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comcast Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meta Platforms Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Netflix Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31).
1 Q1 2018 Calculation
ROA = 100
× (Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholdersQ1 2018
+ Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholdersQ4 2017
+ Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholdersQ3 2017
+ Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholdersQ2 2017)
÷ Total assets
= 100 × ( + + + )
÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial data reveals several noteworthy patterns and trends over the examined quarters. Net income attributable to shareholders demonstrates a generally upward trajectory, albeit with some fluctuations.
- Net Income Trends
- From the first quarter of 2013 through the first quarter of 2018, net income shows variability but an overall increase. Initial values start around 754 million USD in March 2013, peaking at 1,292 million USD in March 2014. A decline is noticeable in late 2014 into 2015, followed by recovery and significant growth toward the end of 2016 and through 2017. The sharp decline to 293 million USD in December 2016 is an outlier within the pattern, quickly followed by a rebound in subsequent quarters, culminating at 1,643 million USD by March 2018. This suggests possible one-time events or seasonal impacts that affected earnings in the last quarter of 2016.
- Total Assets Trends
- Total assets show more stability but with a slight declining trend moving from around 66,947 million USD in March 2013 to a lower range around 62,000-63,000 million USD through 2014 and 2015. Post-2015, total assets stabilize and begin a modest incline approaching nearly 69,000 million USD by the first quarter of 2018. This gradual recovery in asset size suggests steady investment or asset growth towards the end of the period analyzed.
- Return on Assets (ROA) Trends
- ROA percentages, available from December 2013 onward, exhibit a consistent range between approximately 5.4% and 7.9% across the periods. This indicates relatively stable asset profitability. Key observations include a peak ROA of 7.92% in March 2018, reflecting improved efficiency in generating net income from the company’s asset base. The lowest noted value, 5.43% in December 2013, marks the starting point of this data series, followed by mostly moderate fluctuations within this range, underscoring consistent operational performance.
Overall, the company demonstrates resilience and growth potential, with net income showing substantial improvement towards the end of the period despite occasional volatility. Asset base stability and efficiency, as reflected by total assets and ROA, provide a foundation supporting the observed income trends. The notable dip in net income at the end of 2016 warrants further investigation to understand underlying causes and potential impacts on future earnings and asset utilization.