ANSYS Inc (ANSS)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 89.00% | 88.77% | 88.24% | 87.77% | 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 28.21% | 28.18% | 25.96% | 24.33% | 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% |
| Pretax margin | 28.22% | 27.70% | 25.16% | 23.00% | 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% |
| Net profit margin | 22.62% | 23.01% | 21.30% | 19.51% | 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% |
1. Gross Profit Margin: ANSYS Inc has shown a consistent improvement in its gross profit margin over the years, with an increasing trend from 87.93% as of March 31, 2020, to 89.00% as of December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to effectively control its production costs and generate a higher percentage of revenue as gross profit.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin of ANSYS Inc witnessed fluctuations over the years, reaching a peak of 29.73% on March 31, 2023, but declining to 24.33% on March 31, 2024. This suggests that the company has experienced some challenges in managing its operating expenses efficiently, impacting its profitability at the operating level.
3. Pretax Margin: ANSYS Inc's pretax margin also displayed volatility, ranging from 30.41% on March 31, 2020, to 23.00% on March 31, 2024. The company saw a significant decline in profitability before recovering slightly towards the end of the period. This indicates fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin of ANSYS Inc declined over the years from 27.34% on March 31, 2020, to 22.62% on December 31, 2024. This declining trend in net profitability suggests that the company may be facing challenges in managing its overall costs, including taxes and other expenses, to generate net income as a percentage of revenue.
Overall, while ANSYS Inc has shown strength in its gross profit margin, there are areas of concern in its operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin, indicating potential inefficiencies in cost management and profitability generation that require attention for sustained financial health and growth.
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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.92% | 9.14% | 8.25% | 7.58% | 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% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.15% | 7.46% | 6.76% | 6.08% | 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% |
| Return on total capital | 11.20% | 11.13% | 10.00% | 9.10% | 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% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.46% | 9.74% | 8.86% | 8.03% | 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% |
Based on the provided data, we can assess the profitability ratios of ANSYS Inc over the last five years. Here is a detailed analysis of the profitability ratios:
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): This ratio measures the company's operating income generated per dollar of assets. The trend of ANSYS Inc's Operating ROA fluctuated slightly over the analyzed period, ranging from 7.58% to 9.86%. The ratio peaked in March 2023 at 9.86%, indicating that the company was efficient in generating operating income relative to its assets at that time.
2. Return on Assets (ROA): ROA indicates the company's overall profitability by measuring the net income generated per dollar of total assets. ANSYS Inc's ROA varied between 6.08% and 8.54% during the period. The highest ROA was recorded in March 2023 at 8.54%, suggesting that the company was effective in utilizing its assets to generate profit during that quarter.
3. Return on Total Capital: This ratio evaluates the return earned on all of the company's invested capital, including both equity and debt. ANSYS Inc's Return on Total Capital ranged from 9.10% to 11.72% over the period. The highest return was seen in March 2023 at 11.72%, indicating that the company efficiently utilized its capital to generate returns for its investors.
4. Return on Equity (ROE): ROE measures the company's profitability from the perspective of its shareholders' equity. ANSYS Inc's ROE fluctuated between 8.03% and 11.57% during the analysis period. The highest ROE was reported in March 2023 at 11.57%, indicating that the company provided a favorable return to its equity holders at that time.
In conclusion, ANSYS Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate varying levels of efficiency and effectiveness in utilizing assets, generating returns, and providing value to shareholders over the analyzed period. Investors and stakeholders may use these ratios to evaluate the company's financial performance and sustainability.