Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Oct 27, 2024 | Jul 28, 2024 | Apr 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 25, 2020 | Jul 26, 2020 | Apr 26, 2020 | Jan 26, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 47.66% | 47.60% | 47.47% | 47.29% | 47.13% | 46.80% | 46.74% | 46.79% | 46.87% | 47.53% | 48.02% | 48.17% | 47.70% | 46.87% | 45.91% | 44.96% | 44.72% | 44.23% | 44.04% | 43.81% |
| Operating profit margin | 29.07% | 29.14% | 29.05% | 29.08% | 29.13% | 29.17% | 29.53% | 29.90% | 30.43% | 31.35% | 32.14% | 31.69% | 30.11% | 28.58% | 26.54% | 25.30% | 25.37% | 24.26% | 23.58% | 23.20% |
| Pretax margin | 30.13% | 31.52% | 31.42% | 30.63% | 29.37% | 28.47% | 28.58% | 29.33% | 29.70% | 30.74% | 31.65% | 31.17% | 29.59% | 27.88% | 25.60% | 24.18% | 24.22% | 23.13% | 22.71% | 22.55% |
| Net profit margin | 26.52% | 27.86% | 27.73% | 27.21% | 26.09% | 24.48% | 24.57% | 24.78% | 25.50% | 26.69% | 27.50% | 27.38% | 25.73% | 24.63% | 22.39% | 21.19% | 21.04% | 19.58% | 18.89% | 18.83% |
Applied Materials Inc has maintained a relatively stable gross profit margin, averaging around 47% over the past few quarters. The operating profit margin has also been consistent, staying above 29% in most periods. However, there was a slight dip in the net profit margin in the most recent quarter, which was at 26.52%, down from the previous quarter at 27.86%.
Overall, the company has shown a strong ability to generate profits from its operations, with healthy margins across the board. The pretax margin has also shown stability, with an average of around 30% over the past few quarters. This indicates that Applied Materials Inc effectively manages its operating expenses relative to its revenues.
The downward trend in net profit margin in the most recent quarter may warrant further investigation to understand the factors contributing to this decline. However, the company's profitability ratios, including gross profit margin, operating profit margin, and pretax margin, remain at satisfactory levels, showcasing its ability to generate profits effectively.
Return on investment
| Oct 27, 2024 | Jul 28, 2024 | Apr 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 25, 2020 | Jul 26, 2020 | Apr 26, 2020 | Jan 26, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 22.86% | 23.16% | 23.95% | 24.26% | 24.91% | 25.24% | 26.81% | 27.83% | 29.14% | 29.85% | 31.02% | 29.82% | 26.68% | 25.16% | 21.81% | 19.76% | 19.53% | 18.64% | 16.69% | 17.63% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 20.86% | 22.14% | 22.86% | 22.69% | 22.31% | 21.19% | 22.31% | 23.07% | 24.41% | 25.40% | 26.54% | 25.76% | 22.80% | 21.68% | 18.40% | 16.55% | 16.19% | 15.05% | 13.37% | 14.30% |
| Return on total capital | 34.35% | 34.35% | 35.97% | 36.24% | 36.47% | 37.61% | 39.72% | 41.66% | 44.34% | 44.98% | 46.99% | 44.33% | 39.59% | 35.67% | 30.44% | 27.44% | 27.49% | 26.66% | 24.56% | 27.08% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 37.77% | 39.54% | 40.14% | 41.07% | 41.94% | 42.69% | 45.93% | 48.06% | 53.51% | 55.06% | 58.35% | 55.09% | 48.08% | 44.00% | 36.95% | 33.62% | 34.21% | 33.30% | 32.31% | 32.64% |
Applied Materials Inc has shown consistently strong profitability ratios over the past several quarters. The company's operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged between 22.86% and 31.02%, indicating its ability to generate profits from its assets used in operations. Return on assets (ROA) has also been impressive, varying from 15.05% to 26.54%, demonstrating the company's efficiency in utilizing its total assets to generate earnings.
Moreover, the return on total capital has been consistently high, ranging from 24.56% to 46.99%, reflecting the company's effectiveness in generating returns on both equity and debt capital invested in the business. Return on equity (ROE) has been particularly noteworthy, ranging from 32.31% to 58.35%, showcasing the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders from the equity investments made in the company.
Overall, Applied Materials Inc's profitability ratios indicate a strong and effective utilization of its assets and capital, leading to consistent and impressive returns for both the company and its shareholders.