Blackbaud Inc (BLKB)
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 | 55.16% | 54.98% | 55.13% | 54.85% | 54.50% | 53.76% | 53.13% | 52.47% | 52.24% | 52.10% | 51.98% | 52.04% | 52.23% | 52.44% | 52.58% | 53.06% | 53.13% | 53.21% | 53.19% | 53.31% |
| Operating profit margin | -23.06% | 11.59% | 9.77% | 5.82% | 4.04% | -0.29% | -2.60% | -2.34% | -1.87% | -1.05% | 0.35% | 1.39% | 2.68% | 3.33% | 3.19% | 3.90% | 4.08% | 4.59% | 4.32% | 3.68% |
| Pretax margin | -26.97% | 8.05% | 6.83% | 3.57% | 1.60% | -3.14% | -5.99% | -5.81% | -5.25% | -3.95% | -2.01% | -0.61% | 0.76% | 1.20% | 0.99% | 1.85% | 2.37% | 2.97% | 2.77% | 2.08% |
| Net profit margin | -24.84% | 4.62% | 3.64% | 1.94% | 0.16% | -2.29% | -4.13% | -4.68% | -4.29% | -3.03% | -1.47% | -0.47% | 0.61% | -0.09% | -0.24% | 0.32% | 0.85% | 2.49% | 2.44% | 1.95% |
Blackbaud Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past few years.
- Gross profit margin has shown a gradual increase from 53.31% in March 2020 to 55.16% in December 2024, indicating the company's ability to efficiently manage production costs and generate profit from its core operations.
- Operating profit margin has been volatile, with a significant decline from 4.59% in September 2020 to -23.06% in December 2024. This suggests that the company's operating expenses have not been well controlled, leading to reduced profitability.
- Pretax margin has also experienced fluctuations, dropping from 2.97% in September 2020 to -26.97% in December 2024. This indicates that the company's pre-tax earnings relative to its total revenue have been inconsistent over the period.
- Net profit margin has shown a similar trend, with a decrease from 2.49% in September 2020 to -24.84% in December 2024. This indicates that the company's bottom line profitability has been negatively impacted over the period.
Overall, Blackbaud Inc's profitability ratios reflect a mix of positive and negative trends, highlighting the importance of closely monitoring and addressing the factors influencing its profitability performance.
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) | -10.67% | 5.12% | 3.66% | 2.56% | 1.54% | -0.12% | -0.90% | -0.94% | -0.66% | -0.41% | 0.13% | 0.51% | 0.84% | 1.85% | 1.52% | 2.11% | 1.82% | 2.52% | 2.08% | 2.00% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -11.50% | 2.04% | 1.36% | 0.85% | 0.06% | -0.95% | -1.43% | -1.88% | -1.52% | -1.19% | -0.52% | -0.17% | 0.19% | -0.05% | -0.11% | 0.17% | 0.38% | 1.37% | 1.18% | 1.06% |
| Return on total capital | -196.27% | 33.01% | 29.12% | 23.48% | 12.79% | 2.67% | -1.62% | -2.36% | -1.92% | -1.30% | 0.46% | 1.69% | 3.17% | 6.85% | 6.01% | 7.55% | 8.23% | 9.25% | 10.16% | 10.11% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -202.09% | 9.74% | 7.18% | 4.08% | 0.23% | -3.10% | -5.80% | -6.91% | -6.10% | -4.26% | -2.04% | -0.64% | 0.79% | -0.22% | -0.54% | 0.70% | 1.81% | 5.13% | 5.44% | 4.64% |
Based on the provided data, Blackbaud Inc's profitability ratios fluctuated over the analyzed period.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) started at a moderate level in March 2020, gradually increased until September 2024, with a significant peak of 5.12% in September 2024, but declined sharply in the subsequent quarter.
- Return on assets (ROA) followed a similar trend, starting at a low level in March 2020, then gradually increasing to a peak of 2.04% in September 2024 before dropping significantly in December 2024.
- Return on total capital exhibited a fluctuating pattern, ranging from negative values to a high of 33.01% in September 2024. The ratio showed high volatility over the period, with a substantial increase towards the end of the analyzed timeframe.
- Return on equity (ROE) also displayed significant fluctuations, starting positive in March 2020, dipping into negative territory in June 2021 and remaining negative until March 2024. The ratio experienced a notable increase in September 2024 but fell sharply in December 2024.
Overall, the profitability ratios suggest that Blackbaud Inc's performance was characterized by volatility and varying levels of profitability over the analyzed period. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor these ratios continuously to assess the company's financial health and performance.