CEVA Inc (CEVA)
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 | 87.77% | 88.25% | 89.50% | 86.68% | 86.40% | 84.25% | 80.83% | 80.91% | 79.91% | 79.97% | 82.16% | 84.17% | 86.29% | 88.53% | 89.84% | 89.84% | 89.29% | 88.97% | 88.54% | 88.45% |
| Operating profit margin | -7.62% | -10.81% | -11.25% | -17.74% | -14.30% | -11.99% | -5.80% | -0.06% | 3.08% | 5.37% | 4.04% | 4.89% | 2.86% | 3.73% | 2.45% | -0.42% | -0.76% | 0.29% | 0.02% | -0.70% |
| Pretax margin | -2.58% | -3.63% | -5.09% | -12.04% | -9.07% | -7.27% | -8.98% | -4.75% | -3.79% | -1.42% | 3.06% | 5.01% | 4.64% | 4.54% | 4.29% | 2.02% | 2.51% | 3.95% | 3.32% | 2.84% |
| Net profit margin | -8.22% | -3.22% | -7.02% | -12.91% | -11.80% | -12.47% | -25.99% | -20.83% | -17.22% | -15.70% | 0.66% | 1.77% | 0.32% | -2.44% | -3.14% | -4.72% | -2.37% | 0.05% | 1.58% | 1.22% |
CEVA Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the past few years. The gross profit margin has ranged from a high of 89.84% to a low of 79.91%, indicating some variability in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.
In terms of operating profit margin, the company experienced negative margins in some quarters, with the lowest being -17.74%, which could suggest challenges in controlling operating expenses or generating sufficient revenue.
The pretax margin also exhibited fluctuations, with the company facing negative margins in more recent periods, including a low of -12.04%. This could signal lower profitability before considering taxes and other non-operating expenses.
Similarly, the net profit margin has been negative for several quarters, reaching a low of -25.99%, indicating that CEVA Inc has faced challenges in generating bottom-line profits after accounting for all expenses including taxes.
Overall, the trend in profitability ratios for CEVA Inc reflects a mix of strengths and weaknesses, with areas of improvement needed to enhance overall profitability and financial 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) | -2.64% | -3.61% | -3.70% | -5.68% | -4.73% | -4.45% | -2.31% | -0.02% | 1.34% | 2.47% | 1.70% | 1.92% | 1.07% | 1.37% | 0.86% | -0.14% | -0.25% | 0.10% | 0.01% | -0.22% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -2.84% | -1.08% | -2.31% | -4.13% | -3.91% | -4.63% | -10.34% | -8.47% | -7.52% | -7.21% | 0.28% | 0.70% | 0.12% | -0.90% | -1.10% | -1.53% | -0.78% | 0.02% | 0.53% | 0.39% |
| Return on total capital | -2.83% | -3.92% | -3.98% | -6.03% | -5.09% | -5.17% | -3.62% | -1.65% | -0.46% | 1.55% | 1.61% | 2.26% | 1.62% | 1.62% | 1.01% | -0.16% | -0.29% | 0.29% | 0.19% | -0.08% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -3.30% | -1.23% | -2.63% | -4.75% | -4.49% | -5.34% | -12.01% | -10.14% | -8.96% | -8.42% | 0.33% | 0.84% | 0.14% | -1.06% | -1.29% | -1.84% | -0.91% | 0.02% | 0.62% | 0.46% |
CEVA Inc's profitability ratios show fluctuating performance over the analyzed periods. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) went from negative values in early 2020, gradually increasing to peak at 2.47% in September 2022 before declining significantly to -3.61% by September 2024.
Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) started positive in early 2020 but turned negative in March 2021, reaching its lowest point at -10.34% in June 2023, with slight improvement to -2.84% by December 2024.
Return on Total Capital started in negative territory in 2020, improved significantly in early 2022, achieving a peak of 2.26% and then declining sharply to -3.92% by September 2024.
Return on Equity (ROE) had a mixed performance, starting positively before turning negative in 2021, reaching a low of -12.01% in June 2023, and slightly recovering to -3.30% by December 2024.
Overall, CEVA Inc's profitability ratios indicate volatility and varying degrees of financial performance over the analyzed periods, suggesting a need for consistent improvement strategies to enhance overall profitability and efficiency.