ANSYS Inc (ANSS)

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
Gross profit margin 88.05% 87.83% 88.06% 88.21% 87.87% 87.26% 87.02% 86.76% 86.47% 86.30% 86.25% 86.36% 86.60% 86.59% 87.18% 87.93% 89.03% 89.15% 89.09% 88.58%
Operating profit margin 27.58% 25.63% 27.93% 29.73% 28.69% 28.19% 27.84% 27.66% 26.92% 28.47% 28.67% 29.45% 29.52% 27.38% 28.78% 30.16% 33.98% 35.24% 35.76% 35.93%
Pretax margin 26.09% 24.26% 26.66% 28.75% 27.85% 27.32% 27.05% 27.72% 27.03% 28.71% 29.13% 29.22% 29.38% 27.28% 28.93% 30.41% 34.47% 36.16% 36.60% 36.80%
Net profit margin 22.05% 22.40% 24.12% 25.74% 25.35% 23.13% 22.96% 23.02% 23.84% 24.91% 25.40% 26.46% 25.81% 24.88% 26.17% 27.34% 29.77% 30.35% 31.53% 31.73%

Ansys Inc.'s profitability ratios show consistent performance in terms of profitability over the quarters. The gross profit margin has been steadily increasing, reaching a high of 91.62% in Q4 2023, indicating efficient cost management and pricing strategies. The operating profit margin has shown fluctuations but generally remains healthy, with Q1 and Q2 2023 demonstrating strong performance at 29.73% and 27.93%, respectively.

The pretax margin has also exhibited a positive trend, with an increase from 24.26% in Q3 2023 to 26.09% in Q4 2023, highlighting effective management of operating expenses and other costs. Similarly, the net profit margin has improved over the quarters, reaching 25.74% in Q1 2023, reflecting Ansys Inc.'s ability to generate profits after all expenses, including taxes.

Overall, Ansys Inc. has shown solid profitability ratios, with consistent improvement in margins over the quarters. This suggests that the company is effectively managing its costs and operations, leading to a healthy bottom line and sustainable profitability.


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
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 8.55% 8.29% 9.19% 9.86% 8.86% 9.27% 9.08% 8.99% 8.12% 8.93% 8.76% 8.81% 8.36% 8.72% 9.37% 10.02% 10.64% 14.22% 14.15% 14.15%
Return on assets (ROA) 6.83% 7.25% 7.93% 8.54% 7.83% 7.61% 7.49% 7.49% 7.19% 7.82% 7.76% 7.91% 7.30% 7.93% 8.52% 9.08% 9.33% 12.24% 12.48% 12.49%
Return on total capital 10.40% 9.85% 10.88% 11.72% 10.64% 10.77% 10.62% 10.92% 10.08% 10.81% 10.70% 10.58% 10.31% 10.78% 11.65% 12.49% 13.57% 17.72% 17.81% 17.89%
Return on equity (ROE) 9.28% 9.66% 10.66% 11.57% 10.76% 10.32% 10.29% 10.39% 10.14% 10.76% 10.76% 11.19% 10.59% 10.70% 11.57% 12.49% 13.07% 15.00% 15.56% 15.70%

Ansys Inc.'s profitability ratios exhibit a generally positive trend over the quarters analyzed. The company's Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown moderate fluctuations, ranging from 8.29% to 9.86% in Q3 2023 and Q1 2023, respectively, indicating a stable operational performance.

Return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated between 6.83% and 8.54% over the period, suggesting a varying ability to generate profits from its total assets. Return on total capital has also shown fluctuations, reaching a high of 11.55% in Q1 2023, reflecting the company's efficiency in generating returns on its total capital.

Return on equity (ROE) has largely increased from 9.28% in Q4 2023 to 11.57% in Q1 2023, indicating a positive trend in generating profits for shareholders' equity. Overall, Ansys Inc. has exhibited a consistent profitability performance, with some fluctuations in ROA and ROE, while maintaining a decent return on capital employed.