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Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since May 2, 2024.

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Profitability Ratios (Summary)

Zoetis Inc., profitability ratios (quarterly data)

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Return on Sales
Gross profit margin
Operating profit margin
Net profit margin
Return on Investment
Return on equity (ROE)
Return on assets (ROA)

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).


The financial data indicates consistent profitability and efficiency trends over the analyzed periods. Margins have shown stability with subtle improvements in key profitability indicators, while returns on equity and assets reflect the company's effective utilization of resources.

Gross Profit Margin
The gross profit margin remained relatively stable throughout the observed timeframe, fluctuating narrowly around the high 60% to low 70% range. Starting at 69.51% in March 2020, it experienced minor increases, peaking at approximately 70.56% in March 2022, before stabilizing again near 70.05% in March 2024. This stability suggests steady control over the direct costs related to production or service delivery.
Operating Profit Margin
Operating margin illustrated a positive upward trajectory overall, advancing from 32.72% in March 2020 to roughly 35.56% by March 2024. Despite small fluctuations, the margin consistently held above 33%, reflecting improving operational efficiency or effective management of operating expenses over time.
Net Profit Margin
The net profit margin exhibited a gradual enhancement, rising from 25.41% in March 2020 to around 27.38% in March 2024. This increase indicates strengthening profitability after all expenses, including taxes and interest, suggesting overall financial health and favorable bottom-line performance.
Return on Equity (ROE)
ROE experienced a noticeable decline in the initial periods, dropping from 58.52% in March 2020 to a low point of approximately 42.36% in September 2021. Subsequently, it recovered modestly, stabilizing around the mid-40% range and reaching 47.27% by March 2024. This pattern indicates transient challenges in generating profit from shareholders' equity but eventual recovery and consistent performance in generating returns.
Return on Assets (ROA)
ROA showed a clear upward trend, increasing from 13.97% in March 2020 to 16.66% in March 2024. This steady growth suggests improved efficiency in utilizing assets to generate net income, contributing positively to overall asset management effectiveness.

Return on Sales


Return on Investment


Gross Profit Margin

Zoetis Inc., gross profit margin calculation (quarterly data)

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Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Gross profit
Revenue
Profitability Ratio
Gross profit margin1
Benchmarks
Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2
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Eli Lilly & Co.
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Merck & Co. Inc.
Pfizer Inc.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q1 2024 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × (Gross profitQ1 2024 + Gross profitQ4 2023 + Gross profitQ3 2023 + Gross profitQ2 2023) ÷ (RevenueQ1 2024 + RevenueQ4 2023 + RevenueQ3 2023 + RevenueQ2 2023)
= 100 × ( + + + ) ÷ ( + + + ) =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Revenue Trends
Revenue exhibited a consistent upward trajectory from March 2020 through March 2024, increasing from approximately 1.53 billion USD to about 2.19 billion USD. Notable increments occurred in mid-2021 and from mid-2022 onwards, indicating robust top-line growth across the observed periods.
Gross Profit Analysis
Gross profit mirrored the revenue trend, generally rising from 1.08 billion USD in March 2020 to around 1.55 billion USD by March 2024. Although some quarterly fluctuations appeared, particularly in late 2022 and early 2023, gross profit maintained an overall positive trend, reflecting effective cost management or pricing strategies aligned with revenue growth.
Gross Profit Margin Stability
The gross profit margin percentage demonstrated remarkable stability throughout the entire period, fluctuating narrowly between approximately 69.2% and 70.5%. This consistency suggests steady production efficiency and cost control despite increasing revenue levels.
Quarterly Variations and Seasonality
Quarterly data reveals minor variances typical for operational and market conditions, such as gross profit dips in late 2022 juxtaposed with a subsequent rebound. However, no significant seasonal patterns are immediately evident, as margins and profits maintained relative steadiness.
Overall Financial Health Implications
The steady increase in revenue combined with stable and high gross profit margins indicates healthy financial performance. The company appears capable of scaling operations while maintaining profitability, suggesting effective management of cost of goods sold relative to revenue growth.

Operating Profit Margin

Zoetis Inc., operating profit margin calculation (quarterly data)

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Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income
Revenue
Profitability Ratio
Operating profit margin1
Benchmarks
Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2
AbbVie Inc.
Amgen Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
Danaher Corp.
Eli Lilly & Co.
Gilead Sciences Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
Merck & Co. Inc.
Pfizer Inc.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q1 2024 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × (Operating incomeQ1 2024 + Operating incomeQ4 2023 + Operating incomeQ3 2023 + Operating incomeQ2 2023) ÷ (RevenueQ1 2024 + RevenueQ4 2023 + RevenueQ3 2023 + RevenueQ2 2023)
= 100 × ( + + + ) ÷ ( + + + ) =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Revenue Trends
Revenue demonstrated a general upward trajectory from the first quarter of 2020 through the first quarter of 2024. Starting at $1,534 million in March 2020, it increased steadily with occasional minor fluctuations, reaching a peak of $2,213 million in December 2023, before slightly decreasing to $2,190 million in March 2024. This growth indicates a strong expansion over the five-year period.
Operating Income Patterns
Operating income showed cyclic fluctuations but maintained a positive growth trend overall. From $530 million in March 2020, it increased to highs above $700 million in several quarters, notably peaking at $826 million in June 2023. Despite some downturns, such as the dip to $510 million in December 2020 and $688 million in December 2022, the operating income remained comparatively strong in the range of $700 million in early 2024.
Operating Profit Margin Analysis
The operating profit margin consistently hovered in the mid-30% range across all periods, reflecting stable profitability relative to revenue. Beginning at approximately 32.7% in early 2020, the margin improved steadily, peaking around 36.1% in December 2022. Subsequent quarters showed slight variations but maintained a margin near or above 35%, indicating effective cost control and operating efficiency throughout the period.
Overall Financial Health and Efficiency
The data reveals an improving financial performance characterized by both rising revenues and strong profit margins. Operating income and profit margins indicate that the company managed to enhance operational efficiency despite market fluctuations. The ability to sustain robust margins above 35% alongside increasing revenue points to a resilient business model with effective control over operating expenses relative to income.
Short-term Variability
While longer-term trends are positive, certain quarters experienced declines or slower growth, such as operating income in late 2020 and late 2022. These could reflect seasonal factors, market conditions, or specific operational challenges. However, recovery in subsequent quarters demonstrates overall resilience and adaptability in financial performance.

Net Profit Margin

Zoetis Inc., net profit margin calculation (quarterly data)

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Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.
Revenue
Profitability Ratio
Net profit margin1
Benchmarks
Net Profit Margin, Competitors2
AbbVie Inc.
Amgen Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
Danaher Corp.
Eli Lilly & Co.
Gilead Sciences Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
Merck & Co. Inc.
Pfizer Inc.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q1 2024 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × (Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.Q1 2024 + Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.Q4 2023 + Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.Q3 2023 + Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.Q2 2023) ÷ (RevenueQ1 2024 + RevenueQ4 2023 + RevenueQ3 2023 + RevenueQ2 2023)
= 100 × ( + + + ) ÷ ( + + + ) =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Revenue Trends
Revenue demonstrates a general upward trend over the observed periods. Starting from $1,534 million in the first quarter of 2020, it steadily increased, reaching $2,190 million by the first quarter of 2024. Despite minor fluctuations, revenue showed consistent growth with occasional slight dips in certain quarters, such as between December 2022 and March 2023, before continuing its upward trajectory.
Net Income Patterns
Net income attributable to the company exhibited variability but generally mirrored the revenue growth pattern. Initial figures in early 2020 hovered around the $400 million mark, with some fluctuations throughout the quarters. There were noticeable peaks, for instance, $671 million in June 2023, indicating strong profitability, followed by a decline and stabilization near $599 million by March 2024. These variations suggest sensitivity to market conditions or operational factors affecting profitability.
Net Profit Margin Observations
Net profit margin percentages stayed relatively stable with a slight increasing trend. Starting at approximately 25.4% in early 2020, margins fluctuated mildly but generally improved over time, reaching around 27.4% by early 2024. This indicates effective cost management or pricing strategies that maintained or enhanced profitability relative to revenue.
Combined Insights
The simultaneous increase in revenue and improvement in net profit margin reflect positively on operational efficiency and market positioning. While net income shows some volatility, its overall increase aligns with the growing revenue base and stable margin trends. The data suggests the company is successfully expanding its top-line performance while preserving or improving profitability ratios.

Return on Equity (ROE)

Zoetis Inc., ROE calculation (quarterly data)

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Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.
Total Zoetis Inc. equity
Profitability Ratio
ROE1
Benchmarks
ROE, Competitors2
AbbVie Inc.
Amgen Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
Danaher Corp.
Eli Lilly & Co.
Gilead Sciences Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
Merck & Co. Inc.
Pfizer Inc.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q1 2024 Calculation
ROE = 100 × (Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.Q1 2024 + Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.Q4 2023 + Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.Q3 2023 + Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.Q2 2023) ÷ Total Zoetis Inc. equity
= 100 × ( + + + ) ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Net Income Attributable to Zoetis Inc.
The net income shows noticeable fluctuations across the observed periods. Starting at 423 million US dollars in March 2020, it experienced a decline in June and December 2020, reaching its lowest point at 359 million in December 2020. From early 2021 onward, net income generally trended upward, peaking at 671 million in June 2023. However, there were some periods of decline, notably between December 2023 and March 2024, where net income fell from 525 million to 599 million. Overall, the data suggests a recovery and growth phase after the mid-2020 dip, with some volatility in the most recent quarters.
Total Zoetis Inc. Equity
Total equity steadily increased over time, starting at 2,753 million US dollars in March 2020 and rising to over 5,000 million US dollars by the end of the period in March 2024. The growth was relatively consistent, with a minor decrease in the fourth quarter of 2022, after which equity continued to rise again. This trend indicates strengthening equity base and potentially retained earnings or capital contributions supporting the company's financial structure.
Return on Equity (ROE)
ROE demonstrates an overall high level of profitability relative to equity throughout the period, consistently remaining above 40%. Beginning at 58.52% in March 2020, it declined notably during 2020, reaching approximately 43.46% by December 2020. Post this decline, ROE stabilized mostly within the 44% to 48% range, with slight fluctuations each quarter. The consistency in ROE from 2021 through early 2024 reflects effective utilization of equity to generate income despite periodic variations in net income and equity values.
Summary and Insights
The quarter-to-quarter analysis reveals that despite some volatility in net income, the company maintained a solid growth trajectory in equity, supporting sustained returns to shareholders as seen in stable ROE levels. The dip in net income during 2020 aligns with broader economic challenges, but the recovery and subsequent growth suggest operational resilience. The stable and relatively high ROE indicates efficient management of equity capital during fluctuating profit conditions. The slight recent decreases in net income do not appear to have significantly impacted overall profitability ratios or equity strength.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Zoetis Inc., ROA calculation (quarterly data)

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Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.
Total assets
Profitability Ratio
ROA1
Benchmarks
ROA, Competitors2
AbbVie Inc.
Amgen Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
Danaher Corp.
Eli Lilly & Co.
Gilead Sciences Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
Merck & Co. Inc.
Pfizer Inc.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q1 2024 Calculation
ROA = 100 × (Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.Q1 2024 + Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.Q4 2023 + Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.Q3 2023 + Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.Q2 2023) ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ( + + + ) ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Net Income Attributable to Zoetis Inc.

Net income demonstrates a generally positive trend over the observed periods, with some fluctuations quarter to quarter. Starting at 423 million USD in the first quarter of 2020, the figure experienced a dip in the second quarter of 2020 but then showed recoveries and growth phases. Noticeable peaks include 671 million USD in the second quarter of 2023, which represents the highest recorded net income in the timeframe. The most recent data point for the first quarter of 2024 indicates a solid net income of 599 million USD, showing stability after the prior peak.

Total Assets

Total assets experienced moderate growth through the period, beginning at 11.5 billion USD in the first quarter of 2020 and steadily increasing to approximately 14.3 billion USD by the first quarter of 2024. Despite minor quarter-to-quarter fluctuations, the overall asset base expanded, demonstrating capital accumulation or acquisition over time. An outlier is observed in the fourth quarter of 2022 when assets reached a high of about 14.9 billion USD before slightly retracting and stabilizing thereafter.

Return on Assets (ROA)

The ROA metric shows a consistent upward trend throughout the periods under review, starting at 13.97% in the first quarter of 2020 and rising steadily to 16.66% by the first quarter of 2024. This increase indicates improved efficiency in utilizing the asset base to generate net income. Despite some minor quarterly variability, the general momentum is positive, with ROA reaching its peak in the final quarter of 2023 and maintaining the higher level into early 2024.

Summary Insights

The data suggests that the company has managed to grow both its asset base and profitability simultaneously over the observed period. The rising ROA highlights an improvement in operational efficiency and profitability relative to the asset size, suggesting effective management and possibly favorable market conditions. The fluctuations in net income reflect typical quarter-to-quarter variability, but the upward trend and recovery after dips denote resilience in earnings performance.