Cohu Inc (COHU)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 27.89% | 26.70% | 29.65% | 31.67% | 26.58% | 28.38% | 26.58% | 31.09% | 29.94% | 32.59% | 30.79% | 22.64% | 17.73% | 13.07% | 13.97% | 11.34% | 11.65% | 7.11% | 8.85% | 14.60% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.88% | 10.27% | 13.01% | 14.88% | 15.50% | 14.32% | 14.05% | 20.90% | 21.24% | 21.02% | 18.78% | 7.37% | 0.52% | -5.14% | -6.08% | -8.56% | -9.20% | -16.37% | -15.60% | -11.82% |
| Pretax margin | 7.28% | 10.60% | 13.33% | 15.10% | 15.64% | 14.57% | 13.82% | 20.42% | 20.27% | 19.73% | 17.21% | 5.08% | -2.09% | -8.62% | -9.45% | -12.17% | -12.79% | -19.29% | -18.22% | -12.88% |
| Net profit margin | 4.47% | 7.58% | 9.82% | 11.49% | 11.96% | 11.88% | 11.51% | 17.42% | 17.64% | 16.72% | 14.66% | 4.35% | -2.20% | -8.10% | -8.94% | -11.48% | -12.25% | -18.27% | -17.28% | -12.54% |
Cohu Inc's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the reporting periods. The gross profit margin has ranged from 7.11% to 32.59%, indicating variability in the company's ability to generate revenue after accounting for direct costs of goods sold. The operating profit margin has also shown fluctuations, ranging from -8.56% to 21.24%, reflecting changes in the company's ability to control operating expenses and generate profit from its core business activities.
The pretax margin, representing the company's profitability before taxes, has varied between -19.29% and 20.42%. This metric reflects the impact of both operating performance and non-operating items on the company's overall profitability. Lastly, the net profit margin, which measures the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has fluctuated between -18.27% and 17.64%.
Overall, Cohu Inc's profitability ratios indicate a mix of strengths and challenges in different periods. It is essential for the company to focus on improving cost management and revenue generation to enhance its overall profitability and financial health.
Return on investment
| 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 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 3.76% | 6.01% | 8.12% | 9.91% | 10.23% | 9.67% | 9.35% | 15.56% | 16.01% | 15.93% | 12.22% | 4.18% | 0.30% | -2.79% | -3.17% | -4.47% | -4.86% | -9.13% | -7.68% | -5.37% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.45% | 4.44% | 6.13% | 7.66% | 7.89% | 8.02% | 7.66% | 12.97% | 13.29% | 12.67% | 9.54% | 2.47% | -1.27% | -4.39% | -4.66% | -6.00% | -6.47% | -10.19% | -8.51% | -5.69% |
| Return on total capital | 5.00% | 7.77% | 10.41% | 12.68% | 13.07% | 12.76% | 12.15% | 19.60% | 20.16% | 20.20% | 17.04% | 5.02% | 0.08% | -4.12% | -4.29% | -6.00% | -6.30% | -11.30% | -9.72% | -6.22% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 2.96% | 5.48% | 7.63% | 9.69% | 10.43% | 10.90% | 10.62% | 18.19% | 18.96% | 18.50% | 15.40% | 4.15% | -2.69% | -9.68% | -10.66% | -13.84% | -14.43% | -22.20% | -18.24% | -11.91% |
Cohu Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the past few quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 3.76% to 16.01% over the periods analyzed. It indicates the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) has varied from 2.45% to 13.29%, showing the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets.
- Return on total capital has fluctuated between 5.00% and 20.20%, demonstrating the return earned on both debt and equity capital invested in the company.
- Return on equity (ROE) has shown a range of 2.96% to 18.96%, reflecting the profitability generated for shareholders from their equity investments.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in profitability ratios, Cohu Inc has demonstrated the ability to generate profits from its assets and capital investments, albeit with some variability in performance over the quarters analyzed. Tracking these ratios over time can provide insights into the company's financial health and performance.