3D Systems Corporation (DDD)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Jun 30, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 36.72% | 38.35% | 41.91% | 40.50% | 40.07% | 40.35% | 40.83% | 41.10% | 42.15% | 40.35% | 39.88% | 40.29% | 38.07% | 40.29% | 41.22% | 41.29% | 44.48% | 44.61% | 44.78% | 45.75% |
| Operating profit margin | -79.61% | -79.28% | -21.61% | -25.14% | -24.56% | -22.04% | -16.78% | -13.21% | -9.04% | -5.06% | -4.21% | -12.03% | -16.97% | -21.46% | -22.77% | -12.13% | -8.83% | -9.08% | -9.21% | -8.94% |
| Pretax margin | -67.28% | -70.95% | -19.42% | -24.06% | -24.03% | -22.71% | -18.06% | 40.82% | 42.78% | 48.88% | 45.65% | -9.09% | -14.16% | -25.87% | -24.39% | -13.79% | -10.40% | -10.39% | -10.47% | -9.58% |
| Net profit margin | -67.42% | -70.82% | -19.34% | -24.02% | -24.20% | -23.11% | -18.69% | 39.24% | 41.60% | 49.26% | 45.56% | -8.71% | -14.11% | -26.98% | -24.62% | -13.85% | -10.53% | -11.11% | -10.74% | -9.78% |
3D Systems Corporation's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the period under consideration. The gross profit margin has ranged from a low of 36.72% to a high of 45.75%, indicating variability in the company's ability to generate profits after deducting the cost of goods sold.
However, the operating profit margin has been consistently negative, indicating that the company's operating expenses have exceeded its gross profit. The margins have ranged from -79.61% to -4.21%, reflecting significant losses incurred in operating activities.
The pretax margin has also fluctuated, with values ranging from -70.95% to 48.88%. The negative values indicate that the company has experienced losses before accounting for taxes in some periods, while positive values suggest profitability in others.
Similarly, the net profit margin has shown variability, with values fluctuating between -70.82% and 49.26%. The negative margins indicate periods of net losses, while positive margins signify periods of net profits after considering all expenses and taxes.
Overall, the analysis of 3D Systems Corporation's profitability ratios reveals a mixed performance in generating profits, with significant fluctuations in margins over the period under review.
Return on investment
| 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 | Jun 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -48.12% | -40.98% | -7.66% | -8.86% | -8.82% | -8.09% | -6.48% | -5.15% | -3.61% | -2.13% | -2.84% | -11.08% | -14.56% | -16.23% | -17.59% | -9.15% | -6.89% | -7.07% | -7.22% | -6.66% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -40.74% | -36.61% | -6.86% | -8.47% | -8.69% | -8.48% | -7.22% | 15.30% | 16.60% | 20.79% | 30.69% | -8.02% | -12.11% | -20.41% | -19.01% | -10.44% | -8.22% | -8.66% | -8.42% | -7.29% |
| Return on total capital | -66.38% | -54.27% | -9.26% | -10.90% | -10.76% | -9.74% | -7.83% | -6.19% | -4.26% | -2.56% | -3.80% | -16.91% | -22.22% | -26.44% | -27.75% | -14.21% | -10.13% | -10.06% | -10.42% | -9.55% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -85.12% | -84.59% | -13.62% | -17.01% | -17.13% | -16.32% | -14.04% | 28.85% | 30.24% | 38.23% | 41.17% | -12.24% | -18.49% | -34.73% | -31.38% | -16.92% | -13.18% | -13.38% | -13.46% | -11.92% |
The profitability ratios of 3D Systems Corporation show a fluctuating trend over the past few quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been consistently negative, with a declining trend, reaching -48.12% as of March 31, 2024. This indicates that the company is struggling to generate profits from its assets through regular business operations.
- Return on assets (ROA) has also been negative, although not as low as Operating ROA. The trend has been volatile, with peaks and valleys, showing -40.74% as of March 31, 2024. This suggests that the company's overall profitability relative to its total assets has been underwhelming.
- Return on total capital has been negative as well, following a similar pattern to ROA. The ratio reached -66.38% by March 31, 2024, indicating that the company is not effectively utilizing its total capital to generate profits.
- Return on equity (ROE) has been negative throughout the periods provided, with March 31, 2024 showing -85.12%. This signifies that the company's profitability concerning shareholders' equity has been consistently poor.
Overall, the profitability ratios of 3D Systems Corporation reflect challenges in generating profits efficiently from its assets, capital, and equity. There is a need for the company to improve its operational efficiency and overall financial performance to enhance its profitability.