ELF Beauty Inc (ELF)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Gross profit margin 71.21% 67.70% 64.65% 65.66% 65.50%
Operating profit margin 14.72% 11.82% 7.64% 2.99% 10.83%
Pretax margin 13.86% 11.11% 6.53% 1.18% 8.70%
Net profit margin 12.55% 10.67% 5.59% 1.98% 6.47%

ELF Beauty Inc has shown a consistent improvement in its profitability ratios over the past five years. The gross profit margin has steadily increased from 65.50% in 2020 to 71.21% in 2024, indicating the company's ability to manage its production costs effectively.

The operating profit margin also demonstrates a positive trend, rising from 10.83% in 2020 to 14.72% in 2024. This suggests that the company has been able to control its operating expenses and generate higher profits from its core business operations.

Similarly, the pretax margin and net profit margin have shown significant improvement over the years. The pretax margin increased from 8.70% in 2020 to 13.86% in 2024, while the net profit margin has more than doubled from 6.47% in 2020 to 12.55% in 2024. These improvements indicate that ELF Beauty Inc has been able to increase its bottom-line profitability by effectively managing its taxes and other expenses.

Overall, the consistent growth in profitability margins reflects ELF Beauty Inc's strong performance in managing costs and generating higher revenues, which bodes well for the company's financial health and future growth prospects.


Return on investment

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 13.25% 11.44% 6.02% 1.93% 6.61%
Return on assets (ROA) 11.31% 10.33% 4.40% 1.28% 3.95%
Return on total capital 23.29% 16.58% 9.53% 3.49% 12.37%
Return on equity (ROE) 19.87% 14.97% 6.97% 2.31% 7.38%

ELF Beauty Inc has shown a positive trend in profitability ratios over the past five years.

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been consistently increasing, reaching 13.25% in 2024 from 6.61% in 2020. This indicates that the company is effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating income.

Return on assets (ROA) has also displayed a steady growth pattern, rising from 3.95% in 2020 to 11.31% in 2024. This ratio reflects the company's efficiency in using its assets to generate profits.

Return on total capital has seen significant improvement, increasing from 12.37% in 2020 to 23.29% in 2024. This metric demonstrates the company's ability to generate returns on both equity and debt capital invested in the business.

Return on equity (ROE) has shown a positive trajectory, climbing from 7.38% in 2020 to 19.87% in 2024. This ratio indicates the company's profitability in relation to shareholders' equity and highlights the management's effectiveness in generating profits for the equity holders.

Overall, ELF Beauty Inc's profitability ratios illustrate a strong performance and efficient utilization of resources, indicating healthy financial management and potential for sustainable growth in the future.


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ELF Beauty Inc Profitability Ratios