Coherent Inc (COHR)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Gross profit margin -5.75% -11.84% -11.50% -11.48% -8.55% -1.26% 1.97% 7.38% 12.18% 14.86% 14.88% 15.46% 15.41% 14.97% 16.23% 9.44% 6.15% 3.62% 0.65% 10.10%
Operating profit margin 2.17% -2.85% -1.78% -2.19% -0.75% 5.00% 6.36% 9.68% 12.94% 12.58% 11.95% 12.68% 13.22% 12.54% 12.74% 5.97% 1.72% 0.66% -1.51% 6.82%
Pretax margin -3.28% -9.00% -8.35% -8.55% -7.21% -1.57% -0.13% 3.76% 8.80% 10.32% 11.34% 12.27% 11.59% 10.11% 8.58% 0.98% -2.79% -3.63% -4.58% 4.84%
Net profit margin -3.53% -6.65% -6.23% -6.27% -5.26% -0.81% 0.21% 3.26% 7.33% 8.66% 9.72% 10.43% 9.78% 8.98% 6.84% 0.20% -2.93% -4.69% -4.30% 4.06%

The profitability ratios of Coherent Inc, as reflected in its financial statements over the past few quarters, indicate a mixed performance.

- Gross profit margin has fluctuated significantly, moving from negative figures to positive figures, signaling challenges in managing costs and generating revenue in some periods.
- Operating profit margin shows a similar trend, with a mix of positive and negative margins, indicating variations in operational efficiency and effectiveness in converting revenue to profit.
- The pretax margin has also experienced fluctuations, with some quarters showing negative margins, which may suggest difficulties in managing expenses and generating profit before taxes.
- Net profit margin has shown inconsistency, fluctuating between negative and positive figures, revealing challenges in achieving profitability after accounting for all expenses and taxes.

Overall, the profitability of Coherent Inc appears to be variable, with some quarters exhibiting strong profitability metrics while others showing challenges in effectively managing costs and generating profits. Monitoring and analyzing these ratios over time can help stakeholders understand the company's financial performance and make informed decisions.


Return on investment

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 0.66% -0.84% -0.53% -0.75% -0.27% 1.65% 1.93% 2.62% 5.28% 5.11% 4.91% 6.08% 6.17% 5.85% 6.31% 2.91% 0.75% 0.25% -0.48% 1.73%
Return on assets (ROA) -1.08% -1.97% -1.84% -2.13% -1.89% -0.27% 0.06% 0.88% 2.99% 3.52% 3.99% 5.00% 4.57% 4.19% 3.39% 0.10% -1.28% -1.77% -1.37% 1.03%
Return on total capital 1.41% -0.93% -0.63% -1.05% -0.74% 1.91% 2.29% 3.28% 7.31% 9.06% 9.22% 9.93% 8.74% 7.99% 7.03% 2.79% 0.60% -0.01% -0.69% 2.01%
Return on equity (ROE) -3.00% -5.36% -4.94% -5.97% -5.20% -0.72% 0.17% 2.43% 6.49% 7.54% 8.64% 9.42% 8.74% 8.02% 5.91% 0.17% -3.23% -4.47% -3.46% 2.60%

Coherent Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past 10 quarters.

- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has varied from -0.84% to 6.31% during this period, with the highest value recorded in March 2022. This ratio indicates the company's profitability from its core operational activities.

- Return on assets (ROA) has ranged from -2.13% to 5.00%, with the highest value seen in December 2021. ROA reflects the company's overall efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.

- Return on total capital has fluctuated between -1.05% and 9.93%, peaking in December 2021. This ratio evaluates the returns generated from all invested capital, including both debt and equity.

- Return on equity (ROE) has shown a wide variation, ranging from -5.97% to 9.42%, with the highest value seen in June 2023. ROE measures the returns earned on the shareholders' equity investment.

Overall, while Coherent Inc's profitability ratios have been inconsistent over the past quarters, the company has demonstrated the ability to generate positive returns on assets, capital, and equity, albeit with some periods of lower performance. Monitoring these ratios over time can provide insights into the company's financial health and performance.