ACI Worldwide Inc (ACIW)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 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
Gross profit margin 48.61% 48.70% 47.02% 48.56% 48.50% 49.84% 48.20% 48.99% 51.05% 52.72% 53.95% 54.16% 53.39% 51.39% 51.36% 52.17% 51.91% 50.67% 50.94% 50.27%
Operating profit margin 19.35% 22.16% 19.48% 17.20% 15.18% 13.76% 13.31% 14.15% 17.47% 18.30% 16.78% 16.60% 15.31% 11.06% 11.32% 12.40% 11.18% 11.59% 13.04% 10.46%
Pretax margin 15.71% 18.19% 15.28% 12.39% 10.16% 8.86% 8.28% 10.18% 14.53% 15.87% 14.71% 14.45% 12.77% 8.68% 9.00% 9.91% 7.62% 7.49% 8.34% 5.62%
Net profit margin 12.74% 14.04% 12.01% 9.88% 8.37% 6.24% 5.42% 6.80% 10.00% 11.23% 10.51% 10.31% 9.32% 6.62% 6.79% 7.39% 5.61% 4.67% 5.72% 5.10%

ACI Worldwide Inc's profitability ratios show a positive trend over the period analyzed.

- The Gross Profit Margin has been relatively stable, ranging from around 48% to 54% during the period. This indicates that the company has been effectively managing its production costs and generating a reasonable margin on its sales.

- The Operating Profit Margin has shown a significant improvement, starting from around 10% in March 2020 and increasing to over 19% by June 2024. This signals that the company has been able to control its operating expenses efficiently and increase its profitability from core operations.

- The Pretax Margin has also depicted a steady growth trend over the period, rising from about 5% in March 2020 to around 18% by September 2024. This suggests that ACI Worldwide Inc has been successful in enhancing its pre-tax earnings in relation to its total revenue.

- The Net Profit Margin has shown consistent growth, increasing from about 5% in March 2020 to over 14% by December 2024. This indicates that the company has been efficient in managing its overall expenses, including taxes, interest, and other costs, to improve its bottom line profitability.

Overall, the improving trend in all profitability ratios reflects positively on ACI Worldwide Inc's ability to generate profits over the analyzed period. This demonstrates the company's operational efficiency and financial health.


Return on investment

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 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
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 10.20% 11.59% 8.85% 7.71% 6.40% 6.03% 5.95% 6.53% 7.74% 8.06% 7.55% 7.28% 6.64% 4.48% 4.60% 5.05% 4.27% 4.83% 5.60% 4.52%
Return on assets (ROA) 6.71% 7.34% 5.46% 4.43% 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%
Return on total capital 20.09% 25.06% 25.13% 20.83% 17.07% 16.63% 15.60% 17.34% 21.78% 23.05% 21.34% 20.25% 17.68% 13.25% 13.93% 14.91% 12.87% 14.27% 16.57% 13.59%
Return on equity (ROE) 14.26% 17.09% 14.85% 11.62% 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%

ACI Worldwide Inc's profitability ratios show a positive trend over the periods analyzed.

- The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has increased steadily from 4.52% as of March 31, 2020, to 11.59% as of September 30, 2024. This indicates that the company's operating income generated from its assets has been improving consistently.

- The Return on assets (ROA) has also shown an upward trajectory, rising from 2.21% on March 31, 2020, to 7.34% on September 30, 2024. This demonstrates that the company's profitability in relation to its total assets has been increasing over time.

- The Return on total capital has exhibited a similar pattern of growth, climbing from 13.59% on March 31, 2020, to 25.06% on September 30, 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to generate higher returns on its total invested capital.

- The Return on equity (ROE) has shown consistent improvement as well, increasing from 6.42% on March 31, 2020, to 17.09% on September 30, 2024. This signifies that the company has been effectively utilizing its equity to generate higher returns for its shareholders.

Overall, ACI Worldwide Inc's profitability ratios reflect a positive trend, indicating improved operational efficiency and increased profitability over the periods analyzed.