Dynavax Technologies Corporation (DVAX)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 100.00% | 78.40% | 63.73% | 60.50% | 70.12% |
| Operating profit margin | -1.49% | -15.94% | 39.23% | 30.60% | -161.59% |
| Pretax margin | 11.13% | -1.88% | 40.72% | 17.64% | -161.63% |
| Net profit margin | 9.85% | -2.75% | 40.56% | 17.46% | -197.15% |
Dynavax Technologies Corporation's profitability ratios show a fluctuating trend over the years.
The Gross Profit Margin has been relatively high, starting at 70.12% in 2020, dipping to 60.50% in 2021, then improving to 63.73% in 2022, surging to 78.40% in 2023, and reaching an exceptionally high 100.00% in 2024.
The Operating Profit Margin started very low at -161.59% in 2020, then increased to 30.60% in 2021, further rising to 39.23% in 2022, but turned negative again at -15.94% in 2023, and slightly improved to -1.49% in 2024.
The Pretax Margin followed a similar pattern, beginning at -161.63% in 2020, increasing to 17.64% in 2021, significantly rising to 40.72% in 2022, dropping to -1.88% in 2023, and then modestly recovering to 11.13% in 2024.
Lastly, the Net Profit Margin also shows fluctuations, starting at -197.15% in 2020, improving to 17.46% in 2021, surging to 40.56% in 2022, slipping to -2.75% in 2023, and then recovering to 9.85% in 2024.
Overall, the company has shown improvement in most profitability metrics, with an exceptional Gross Profit Margin in 2024, but it faces challenges in maintaining positive Operating Profit Margin and Net Profit Margin consistently.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -0.42% | -3.71% | 28.76% | 12.94% | -21.29% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.77% | -0.64% | 29.74% | 7.38% | -25.98% |
| Return on total capital | 6.31% | 0.38% | 51.81% | 39.89% | -95.71% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 4.58% | -1.03% | 50.46% | 34.50% | -156.37% |
Dynavax Technologies Corporation's profitability ratios have shown significant fluctuations over the past five years.
- The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) improved from -21.29% in 2020 to 28.76% in 2022, indicating the company's ability to generate profits from its operations relative to its total assets. However, there was a decline in 2023 and 2024, resulting in negative values.
- Return on Assets (ROA) also saw fluctuations, with a sharp increase from -25.98% in 2020 to 29.74% in 2022, before dropping in 2023 and 2024. This ratio measures the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets, including both operational and non-operational activities.
- Return on Total Capital improved significantly from -95.71% in 2020 to 51.81% in 2022, showcasing the company's efficiency in generating returns for all providers of capital. However, there was a slight decrease in 2023 and 2024.
- Return on Equity (ROE) also varied, with a notable improvement from -156.37% in 2020 to 50.46% in 2022, before declining in 2023 and 2024. ROE indicates how effectively the company is utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profits.
Overall, while Dynavax Technologies Corporation has shown improvement in profitability ratios in some years, there have been fluctuations and declines in others, highlighting the need for the company to focus on sustaining and enhancing its profitability in the future.