Johnson Matthey Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Johnson Matthey has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 3.7%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings growing at 3.7% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 2% per year. Johnson Matthey's return on equity is 21.9%, and it has net margins of 4.4%.

Key information

3.7%

Earnings growth rate

5.3%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals Industry Growth4.3%
Revenue growth rate-2.0%
Return on equity21.9%
Net Margin4.4%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Investors Can Find Comfort In Johnson Matthey's (LON:JMAT) Earnings Quality

Jun 15
Investors Can Find Comfort In Johnson Matthey's (LON:JMAT) Earnings Quality

Recent updates

Why Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Could Be Worth Watching

Nov 29
Why Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Could Be Worth Watching

Getting In Cheap On Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Might Be Difficult

Nov 08
Getting In Cheap On Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Might Be Difficult

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)

Oct 15
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)

Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

Aug 05
Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

Should You Investigate Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) At UK£16.95?

Jul 18
Should You Investigate Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) At UK£16.95?

Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul 02
Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Investors Can Find Comfort In Johnson Matthey's (LON:JMAT) Earnings Quality

Jun 15
Investors Can Find Comfort In Johnson Matthey's (LON:JMAT) Earnings Quality

Here's Why Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

May 25
Here's Why Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Market Participants Recognise Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) Earnings

Apr 16
Market Participants Recognise Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) Earnings

A Look At The Fair Value Of Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)

Mar 01
A Look At The Fair Value Of Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)

Why Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Could Be Worth Watching

Feb 18
Why Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Could Be Worth Watching

Be Wary Of Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) And Its Returns On Capital

Jan 07
Be Wary Of Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) And Its Returns On Capital

What You Can Learn From Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) P/E

Dec 24
What You Can Learn From Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) P/E

An Intrinsic Calculation For Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Suggests It's 30% Undervalued

Nov 12
An Intrinsic Calculation For Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Suggests It's 30% Undervalued

What Does Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) Share Price Indicate?

Oct 27
What Does Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) Share Price Indicate?

Returns At Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Sep 11
Returns At Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Appear To Be Weighed Down

What Is Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) Share Price Doing?

Jul 22
What Is Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) Share Price Doing?

Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul 07
Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Here's Why Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Jun 25
Here's Why Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.55

May 31
Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.55

Here's What's Concerning About Johnson Matthey's (LON:JMAT) Returns On Capital

May 27
Here's What's Concerning About Johnson Matthey's (LON:JMAT) Returns On Capital

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)

Apr 07
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)?

Mar 22
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)?

Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Feb 19
Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Jan 05
Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Is There Now An Opportunity In Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)?

Dec 21
Is There Now An Opportunity In Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)?

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)

Dec 09
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)

Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of £0.22

Nov 27
Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of £0.22

Slowing Rates Of Return At Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Nov 09
Slowing Rates Of Return At Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Sep 28
Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

What Does Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) Share Price Indicate?

Sep 13
What Does Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) Share Price Indicate?

Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 85% Above Its Share Price

Aug 29
Johnson Matthey Plc's (LON:JMAT) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 85% Above Its Share Price

Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Aug 02
Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Jun 19
Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To UK£0.55

May 29
Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To UK£0.55

Are Investors Undervaluing Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) By 40%?

May 17
Are Investors Undervaluing Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) By 40%?

Why Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Could Be Worth Watching

Apr 28
Why Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) Could Be Worth Watching

Returns At Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Apr 11
Returns At Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Appear To Be Weighed Down

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)

Feb 15
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT)

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Johnson Matthey makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

LSE:JMAT Revenue, expenses and earnings (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 2411,9445295050
30 Jun 2412,3943195170
31 Mar 2412,8431085290
31 Dec 2313,4901435310
30 Sep 2314,1361775320
30 Jun 2314,5352215260
31 Mar 2314,9332645200
31 Dec 2214,8922775330
30 Sep 2214,8502905450
30 Jun 2215,4382035310
31 Mar 2216,0251165170
30 Sep 2116,9591464610
30 Jun 2116,1971704630
31 Mar 2115,4351944650
31 Dec 2015,2061544840
30 Sep 2014,7381034680
30 Jun 2014,6581794640
31 Mar 2014,5772554590
31 Dec 1913,5873204670
30 Sep 1912,5963854740
30 Jun 1911,6713994600
31 Mar 1910,7454134450
31 Dec 189,7543734250
30 Sep 188,7633334040
30 Jun 189,5193163940
31 Mar 1810,2742983840
31 Dec 1711,5793383780
30 Sep 1712,8843773720
30 Jun 1712,4583823610
31 Mar 1712,0313863490
31 Dec 1611,3073083270
30 Sep 1610,5842313040
30 Jun 1610,6492823130
31 Mar 1610,7143333230
31 Dec 1510,8644343430
30 Sep 1511,0155353640
30 Jun 1510,5374823560
31 Mar 1510,0604293480
31 Dec 149,8023843430
30 Sep 149,5453403380
30 Jun 1410,3503403390
31 Mar 1411,1553403390

Quality Earnings: JMAT has a large one-off gain of £336.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th September, 2024.

Growing Profit Margin: JMAT's current net profit margins (4.4%) are higher than last year (1.3%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: JMAT's earnings have grown by 3.7% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: JMAT's earnings growth over the past year (198.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (3.7% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: JMAT earnings growth over the past year (198.9%) exceeded the Chemicals industry -13%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: JMAT's Return on Equity (21.9%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


Discover strong past performing companies

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/08 19:56
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/08 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/03/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more here.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

Details of the analysis model used to generate this report is available on our Github page, we also have guides on how to use our reports and tutorials on Youtube.

Learn about the world class team who designed and built the Simply Wall St analysis model.

Industry and Sector Metrics

Our industry and section metrics are calculated every 6 hours by Simply Wall St, details of our process are available on .

Analyst Sources

Johnson Matthey Plc is covered by 38 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Martin SchneeAlphaValue
Rupesh MadlaniBarclays
James StewartBarclays