Maplebear Inc. (CART)
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 | Sep 30, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 75.10% | 75.11% | 74.67% | 73.99% | 74.42% | 74.67% | 74.52% | 73.98% | 71.62% | 69.35% | 68.02% | 67.35% | 67.51% | 67.44% | 67.30% | 66.80% | 100.00% |
| Operating profit margin | 15.04% | 12.16% | -68.35% | -68.93% | -70.68% | -69.96% | 13.59% | 10.77% | 2.70% | -3.35% | -7.32% | -7.27% | -2.83% | -0.52% | 4.26% | 2.11% | 27.29% |
| Pretax margin | 16.34% | 13.89% | -66.48% | -66.39% | -67.75% | -67.49% | 15.52% | 11.27% | 2.78% | -3.59% | -7.51% | -7.11% | -2.64% | -0.37% | 4.32% | 2.21% | 27.29% |
| Net profit margin | 13.53% | 13.46% | -52.12% | -52.21% | -53.32% | -43.09% | 25.66% | 22.75% | 16.78% | -3.50% | -7.56% | -7.21% | -2.72% | -0.52% | 4.04% | 1.87% | 20.88% |
Maplebear Inc.'s profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the years. The gross profit margin improved steadily from 100.00% in September 2019 to 75.10% in December 2024, indicating a consistent increase in the company's efficiency in generating profits after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
However, the operating profit margin experienced volatility, ranging from -70.68% in December 2023 to 15.04% in December 2024. This suggests that Maplebear faced challenges in controlling its operating expenses and generating profits from its core business activities during this period.
Similarly, the pretax margin displayed variability, with values fluctuating from -67.75% in December 2023 to 16.34% in December 2024. This indicates fluctuations in Maplebear's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes, possibly due to varying levels of tax liabilities and operational efficiency.
Finally, the net profit margin also exhibited wide variations, ranging from -53.32% in December 2023 to 25.66% in June 2023. The company faced significant challenges in maintaining consistent bottom-line profitability, with negative margins in some periods and positive margins in others.
Overall, Maplebear Inc.'s profitability ratios reflect a mix of challenges and improvements in different periods, highlighting the company's need to focus on cost management, operational efficiency, and sustainable revenue generation to ensure long-term profitability and financial stability.
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 | Sep 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 12.35% | 10.21% | -54.48% | -52.21% | -45.48% | -47.41% | 10.40% | 8.13% | 1.88% | -2.07% | -5.02% | — | -1.76% | -0.24% | — | — | 0.95% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 11.11% | 11.31% | -41.54% | -39.54% | -34.31% | -29.20% | 19.65% | 17.17% | 11.67% | -2.17% | -5.18% | — | -1.69% | -0.24% | — | — | 0.73% |
| Return on total capital | 16.42% | 13.96% | -68.12% | -64.43% | -54.75% | -60.16% | 206.28% | 10.20% | — | -3.01% | -7.17% | -6.14% | -2.31% | -0.24% | — | 0.90% | 16.43% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 14.78% | 15.46% | -51.94% | -48.80% | -41.30% | -37.06% | 389.53% | 22.06% | — | -2.88% | -7.08% | -6.09% | -2.22% | -0.31% | — | 0.54% | 6.34% |
Maplebear Inc.'s profitability ratios have shown significant fluctuations over the past few years. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has varied widely, with a positive trend from March 2023 to June 2024, peaking at 12.35% in December 2024 before declining sharply in the subsequent quarters.
The Return on assets (ROA) also exhibits fluctuations, with a similar positive trend from December 2022 to June 2024, reaching 11.31% in September 2024 before a slight decrease by December 2024.
The Return on total capital saw significant fluctuations but also had a notably positive trend from March 2023 to December 2024, where it reached 16.42% by the end of 2024.
Lastly, the Return on equity (ROE) experienced similar patterns of volatility, with a strong upward trend from March 2023 to June 2024, peaking at 389.53% in June 2023, before decreasing back to 14.78% by December 2024.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Maplebear Inc. exhibit a mix of positive and negative trends, indicating a degree of volatility and inconsistency in the company's profit generation and performance over the analyzed period.