3D Systems Corporation (DDD)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 38.33% | 40.36% | 27.32% | 40.75% | 45.07% |
| Operating profit margin | -79.22% | -22.05% | -3.42% | -21.70% | -9.17% |
| Pretax margin | -70.90% | -22.71% | 33.09% | -26.16% | -10.50% |
| Net profit margin | -70.77% | -23.12% | 33.35% | -27.29% | -11.23% |
The profitability ratios of 3D Systems Corporation have shown significant fluctuations over the past five years. The gross profit margin has fluctuated between 27.32% and 45.07%, with a significant decrease from 2021 to 2023. This indicates a decline in the company's ability to generate profits after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has also varied greatly, ranging from -79.22% to -3.42%. The negative values suggest that the company's operating expenses have exceeded its gross profit, resulting in operating losses in most years.
Similarly, the pretax margin and net profit margin have shown substantial fluctuations, with negative values recorded in most years. This indicates that 3D Systems Corporation has struggled to generate profits before and after accounting for taxes.
Overall, the trend in profitability ratios suggests that 3D Systems Corporation has faced challenges in maintaining profitability over the past five years. The negative margins highlight the company's inefficiencies in controlling costs and generating sustainable profits.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -40.98% | -8.09% | -2.13% | -16.23% | -7.07% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -36.61% | -8.48% | 20.79% | -20.41% | -8.66% |
| Return on total capital | -54.27% | -9.74% | 24.97% | -30.90% | -10.73% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -84.59% | -16.32% | 38.23% | -34.73% | -13.38% |
The profitability ratios of 3D Systems Corporation show a mixed performance over the past five years.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been fluctuating significantly, ranging from -40.98% in 2023 to -2.13% in 2021. This ratio suggests that the company has struggled to generate profits from its assets to cover operating expenses.
- Return on assets (ROA) also displays inconsistency, with a low of -36.61% in 2023 and a high of 20.79% in 2021. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate earnings from its total assets, which has been unstable.
- Return on total capital has been negative in all years, with the ratio ranging from -54.27% in 2023 to -30.90% in 2020. This indicates that the company's profitability in relation to its total capital employed has been unfavorable.
- Return on equity (ROE) shows a similar trend, with negative values in all years. The ratio ranges from -84.59% in 2023 to 38.23% in 2021. This suggests that the company has had difficulties in generating profits for its shareholders' equity.
Overall, the profitability ratios of 3D Systems Corporation reflect a volatile performance, indicating challenges in generating consistent profits from its assets, total capital, and equity over the past five years.