Revenue Analysis
Over the past three years, GTES has shown a consistent increase in both Total Revenue and Operating Revenue. In particular, Total Revenue increased from $863.3 million in Q3 2023 to $862.6 million in Q4 2024. Similarly, Operating Revenue mirrored this trend. Gross Profit increased from $325.1 million in Q1 2023 to $330 million in Q4 2024, indicating a modest improvement in profitability at the gross level.
Cost Management
Cost of Revenue showcased a slight decrease over the periods, settling at $532.6 million in Q4 2024 from $572.6 million in Q1 2023. Operating Expenses show fluctuations but notably increased from $231.4 million in Q1 2023 to $211 million in Q4 2024. Total Expenses were relatively stable, suggesting efficient cost management.
Profitability Analysis
EBITDA and Operating Income have shown fluctuations but an overall uptrend. EBITDA slightly decreased from $177.8 million in Q3 2023 to $169.6 million in Q4 2024, while Operating Income showed growth, moving from $93.7 million in Q1 2023 to $119 million in Q4 2024. Pretax Income and Net Income also illustrated growth, indicating an increasingly profitable operation.
Cash Flow Indicators
Reconciled Depreciation expenses have remained fairly stable, indicating consistent investment in capital assets. Interest Expense fluctuated but showed an overall reduction, suggesting effective management of financial costs or reduced debt levels.
Taxation
The Tax Rate for Calculations varied, with significant changes from as low as approximately 0.01 in Q3 2023 to 0.4 in Q4 2024. Tax Provisions ranged from $1.5 million in Q1 2023 to $34.5 million in Q4 2024, correlating with changes in Pretax Income. A negative Tax Effect of Unusual Items was observed, affecting the overall tax expense.
Shareholder Metrics
Diluted and Basic EPS both showed improvements from $0.09 in Q1 2023 to $0.15 in Q4 2024. Diluted and Basic Average Shares have seen slight increases, reflecting potential equity dilution. Net Income Available to Common Stockholders followed suit with solid increments, affirming better returns to shareholders.
Conclusion
GTES has shown commendable consistency in revenue growth with adequate cost management. The company’s profitability has improved, evidenced by increments in Operating Income and Net Income. Though fluctuations in taxation need to be monitored, overall financial health appears to be strengthening, which suggests that GTES might consider further investments in growth or shareholder returns enhancements.