ACI Worldwide Inc (ACIW)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 48.20% | 74.32% | 74.05% | 74.36% | 75.17% | 75.49% | 76.07% | 76.49% | 76.41% | 49.92% | 50.22% | 51.37% | 51.44% | 49.98% | 50.27% | 49.59% | 50.21% | 53.44% | 55.38% | 56.48% |
| Operating profit margin | 15.88% | 7.04% | 5.04% | 5.50% | 7.27% | 7.88% | 8.72% | 8.52% | 7.75% | 11.40% | 11.58% | 12.61% | 11.29% | 11.75% | 13.22% | 10.60% | 9.98% | 11.69% | 10.37% | 11.38% |
| Pretax margin | 10.63% | 4.54% | 4.15% | 5.12% | 7.37% | 8.23% | 7.64% | 7.41% | 6.47% | 8.94% | 9.21% | 10.07% | 7.69% | 7.59% | 8.45% | 5.69% | 5.82% | 7.66% | 6.60% | 7.61% |
| Net profit margin | 8.75% | 3.20% | 2.72% | 3.42% | 5.07% | 5.82% | 5.46% | 5.29% | 4.72% | 6.82% | 6.95% | 7.51% | 5.67% | 4.73% | 5.79% | 5.17% | 5.41% | 8.42% | 7.74% | 6.20% |
ACI Worldwide Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past eight quarters. The gross profit margin has seen a downward trend from Q4 2022 to Q2 2023, indicating that the company's cost of goods sold has been increasing relative to its revenue. However, there was a slight improvement in Q4 2023 compared to the previous quarter.
The operating profit margin has also exhibited variability, with a steady decline from Q4 2022 to Q2 2023 before a slight uptick in Q4 2023. This suggests that the company's operating expenses have been impacting its profitability, but there may have been some cost-cutting measures implemented in the most recent quarter.
Similarly, the pretax margin has fluctuated over the period, with a significant drop in Q1 and Q2 2023 before a notable increase in Q4 2023. This indicates that factors such as interest expenses, taxes, and other non-operating costs have influenced the company's profitability.
The net profit margin has followed a similar pattern, showing a decline from Q4 2022 to Q2 2023 before a slight improvement in Q4 2023. This ratio reflects the company's overall profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes.
In summary, ACI Worldwide Inc's profitability ratios have shown some volatility over the past eight quarters, with fluctuations in gross profit margin, operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin. It may be important for stakeholders to closely monitor the company's cost management strategies and revenue generation efforts to ensure sustainable profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 6.40% | 6.03% | 4.49% | 5.05% | 6.35% | 6.69% | 7.55% | 7.28% | 6.64% | 4.48% | 4.60% | 5.05% | 4.27% | 4.83% | 5.60% | 4.52% | 3.80% | 4.12% | 3.21% | 5.42% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.53% | 2.74% | 2.42% | 3.14% | 4.43% | 4.95% | 4.72% | 4.52% | 4.05% | 2.68% | 2.76% | 3.01% | 2.15% | 1.95% | 2.45% | 2.21% | 2.06% | 2.97% | 2.40% | 2.95% |
| Return on total capital | 9.88% | 9.16% | 8.45% | 9.30% | 11.72% | 12.87% | 11.51% | 10.97% | 9.72% | 7.11% | 7.29% | 7.78% | 6.67% | 6.80% | 7.61% | 6.07% | 5.52% | 6.01% | 4.99% | 7.17% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.18% | 7.36% | 6.34% | 8.08% | 11.92% | 13.47% | 12.58% | 11.86% | 10.27% | 7.15% | 7.43% | 7.94% | 6.02% | 5.43% | 7.05% | 6.42% | 5.93% | 9.37% | 7.86% | 6.04% |
ACI Worldwide Inc's profitability ratios show varying trends over the past eight quarters.
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated, ranging from 4.49% in Q2 2023 to 7.55% in Q2 2022. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its assets used in its core operations.
Return on assets (ROA) has also shown fluctuations, with the highest value of 4.95% in Q3 2022 and the lowest value of 2.42% in Q2 2023. ROA measures the overall profitability of the company in relation to its total assets.
Return on total capital has been relatively stable, ranging from 6.16% in Q2 2023 to 10.58% in Q2 2022. This ratio indicates the company's efficiency in generating returns for both debt and equity holders.
Return on equity (ROE) has shown a similar trend to ROA, with the highest value of 13.47% in Q3 2022 and the lowest value of 6.34% in Q2 2023. ROE measures the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.
Overall, while ACI Worldwide Inc's profitability ratios have fluctuated, the company has generally maintained profitability and efficiency in utilizing its assets and generating returns for its shareholders. Monitoring these ratios over time can provide insights into the company's financial performance and management of resources.