Exelixis Inc (EXEL)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit margin 69.27% 66.38% 67.86% 68.32% 71.42%
Operating profit margin 27.88% 9.34% 12.51% 19.98% 11.14%
Pretax margin 31.43% 14.07% 14.55% 20.50% 13.25%
Net profit margin 24.04% 11.35% 11.31% 16.10% 11.32%

Exelixis Inc's gross profit margin has shown a slight decline from 71.42% in December 31, 2020, to 69.27% in December 31, 2024, but overall remains relatively high, indicating efficient production and cost control.

The operating profit margin has experienced fluctuations over the years, with a significant increase to 27.88% in December 31, 2024, from 11.14% in December 31, 2020. This suggests that the company has been able to effectively manage its operating expenses to improve profitability.

The pretax margin has shown consistent growth from 13.25% in December 31, 2020, to 31.43% in December 31, 2024. This indicates that Exelixis Inc has been successful in increasing its profitability before accounting for taxes.

The net profit margin also demonstrates an upward trend, increasing from 11.32% in December 31, 2020, to 24.04% in December 31, 2024. This signifies that the company has been able to effectively control costs and improve its bottom line profitability over the years.


Return on investment

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 20.51% 5.81% 6.56% 10.96% 5.15%
Return on assets (ROA) 17.68% 7.06% 5.93% 8.83% 5.23%
Return on total capital 26.94% 7.55% 8.10% 12.97% 5.86%
Return on equity (ROE) 23.23% 9.18% 7.33% 10.45% 5.95%

Exelixis Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the years based on the provided data.

1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): Exelixis Inc's Operating ROA has seen an increase from 5.15% in December 2020 to 10.96% in December 2021, reflecting improved operational efficiency. However, there was a decrease in 2022 to 6.56% before slightly rising to 5.81% in 2023 and then significantly jumping to 20.51% in 2024, indicating a strong performance in generating earnings from its assets.

2. Return on Assets (ROA): The company's overall ROA also experienced variability, starting at 5.23% in December 2020, rising to 8.83% in 2021, dropping to 5.93% in 2022, and then increasing to 7.06% in 2023 before a notable surge to 17.68% in 2024. This suggests that Exelixis Inc has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate profits over the years.

3. Return on Total Capital: Exelixis Inc's Return on Total Capital has shown an increasing trend, starting at 5.86% in December 2020 and steadily climbing to 12.97% in 2021, 8.10% in 2022, 7.55% in 2023, and reaching a high of 26.94% in 2024. This indicates that the company has been efficient in generating returns from its total invested capital.

4. Return on Equity (ROE): The ROE of Exelixis Inc has depicted fluctuations as well, starting at 5.95% in December 2020, rising to 10.45% in 2021, dropping to 7.33% in 2022, increasing to 9.18% in 2023, and finally reaching 23.23% in 2024. This highlights the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders relative to the equity invested.

In conclusion, Exelixis Inc's profitability ratios have displayed a mix of upward and downward trends, showcasing varying levels of efficiency in utilizing assets, generating returns, and creating value for shareholders over the years.