CommVault Systems Inc (CVLT)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 81.93% | 82.74% | 85.21% | 84.88% | 82.55% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.98% | -2.02% | 5.40% | -3.08% | -2.61% |
| Pretax margin | 9.96% | -1.96% | 5.64% | -2.94% | -1.87% |
| Net profit margin | 20.13% | -4.56% | 4.37% | -4.28% | -0.84% |
CommVault Systems Inc has shown a fluctuating trend in profitability ratios over the past five years. The gross profit margin has remained relatively high, indicating the company's ability to efficiently manage direct costs related to production and service delivery. However, the operating profit margin and pretax margin have been inconsistent, with significant variations year-on-year.
Specifically, the operating profit margin fluctuated from negative to positive values, suggesting fluctuations in the company's operational efficiency and cost management strategies. The pretax margin also varied notably, reflecting changes in the company's ability to generate profits before considering tax implications.
Notably, the net profit margin has shown the most significant volatility, ranging from negative to positive values. This indicates fluctuations in the company's overall profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes. Overall, CommVault Systems Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate variability in financial performance over the past five years, highlighting the importance of closely monitoring and managing costs to enhance overall profitability.
Return on investment
| Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.98% | -2.03% | 5.09% | -2.46% | -2.07% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 17.89% | -4.57% | 4.12% | -3.42% | -0.67% |
| Return on total capital | 30.22% | -8.00% | 17.01% | -5.39% | -3.05% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 60.74% | -19.22% | 13.14% | -7.86% | -1.37% |
CommVault Systems Inc's profitability ratios reflect varying performance over the past five years.
The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its assets before interest and taxes. The trend shows improvement from negative figures in 2021 and 2020 to positive values in subsequent years. This implies that management has become more efficient in utilizing assets to generate operating income.
Return on assets (ROA) measures overall profitability by considering net income in relation to total assets. CommVault Systems Inc's ROA has shown a positive trend, indicating that the company has been more successful in generating profits from its assets over the years, with a significant increase from -4.57% in 2023 to 17.89% in 2024.
Return on total capital represents the return earned by both debt and equity holders. Despite volatility, this ratio has shown improvement year over year, with a notable increase in 2024. It indicates that the company has been able to generate better returns for all capital providers.
Return on equity (ROE) measures the return earned by the shareholders' equity. CommVault Systems Inc's ROE has fluctuated over the years, with a remarkable turnaround from a negative figure in 2023 to a substantial positive value in 2024, indicating improved profitability from the shareholders' perspective.
Overall, the company has made positive strides in improving profitability, as demonstrated by the upward trends in these key ratios. Continued focus on efficient asset utilization, profit generation from total assets, and returns to capital providers will be crucial for sustaining and further enhancing profitability in the future.