F5 Networks Inc (FFIV)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 79.20% | 78.42% | 77.89% | 78.06% | 78.58% | 79.25% | 79.84% | 80.03% | 80.03% | 80.58% | 80.92% | 81.00% | 81.64% | 82.45% | 83.17% | 83.69% | 83.99% | 84.10% | 83.79% | 83.62% |
| Operating profit margin | 19.38% | 16.69% | 14.42% | 14.70% | 13.92% | 14.84% | 15.64% | 15.37% | 14.52% | 15.05% | 14.39% | 14.43% | 16.05% | 16.65% | 17.51% | 18.32% | 21.23% | 23.12% | 25.16% | 27.65% |
| Pretax margin | 20.04% | 17.17% | 14.51% | 14.46% | 13.51% | 14.17% | 15.15% | 15.01% | 14.19% | 14.78% | 14.18% | 14.31% | 15.98% | 16.82% | 17.88% | 18.89% | 22.14% | 24.13% | 26.29% | 28.68% |
| Net profit margin | 16.36% | 13.95% | 11.73% | 11.63% | 11.00% | 11.84% | 12.72% | 13.07% | 12.53% | 12.65% | 11.72% | 11.24% | 12.28% | 13.05% | 13.92% | 14.73% | 17.39% | 19.07% | 21.03% | 22.91% |
F5 Inc has demonstrated consistent profitability over the quarters, as evidenced by its strong gross profit margin, which ranged from 78.63% to 79.98% in the past eight quarters. The company's ability to effectively manage its cost of goods sold is highlighted by these high margins.
Moving down the income statement, F5 Inc maintained healthy operating profit margins, fluctuating between 14.38% and 21.78%. This indicates the company's capability to generate profits from its core operations after accounting for operating expenses.
Moreover, the pretax margin for F5 Inc ranged from 13.64% to 20.12%, showing its ability to efficiently manage other expenses such as interest and taxes while generating profits.
When considering the bottom line, F5 Inc consistently delivered positive net profit margins, ranging from 11.11% to 16.43%. This highlights the company's ability to translate its revenues into net income, demonstrating overall efficiency in managing its financial performance.
Return on investment
| 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 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.21% | 9.00% | 7.98% | 7.89% | 7.49% | 7.65% | 8.42% | 8.11% | 7.68% | 7.88% | 7.65% | 7.91% | 7.91% | 8.39% | 8.93% | 9.54% | 12.45% | 15.29% | 17.54% | 20.28% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 8.62% | 7.53% | 6.49% | 6.25% | 5.92% | 6.11% | 6.84% | 6.90% | 6.63% | 6.63% | 6.23% | 6.16% | 6.05% | 6.57% | 7.10% | 7.67% | 10.20% | 12.62% | 14.66% | 16.81% |
| Return on total capital | 19.08% | 16.88% | 15.37% | 15.13% | 14.75% | 16.35% | 18.19% | 17.17% | 14.20% | 14.54% | 14.38% | 15.10% | 14.02% | 15.08% | 16.16% | 17.82% | 25.01% | 29.43% | 34.32% | 41.34% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 16.11% | 14.10% | 12.50% | 11.97% | 11.66% | 13.05% | 14.79% | 14.61% | 14.02% | 14.03% | 13.60% | 13.87% | 12.35% | 13.77% | 15.07% | 17.05% | 20.49% | 24.28% | 28.68% | 34.25% |
F5 Inc's profitability ratios exhibit a general positive trend over the past eight quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown a consistent improvement, from 7.66% in Q1 2023 to 11.42% in Q1 2024, indicating that the operating efficiency of the company in generating profit from its assets has been strengthening.
The Return on Assets (ROA) has also displayed a similar upward trajectory, rising from 5.92% in Q1 2023 to 8.62% in Q1 2024. This signifies that F5 Inc has been increasingly effective in utilizing its assets to generate earnings for its stakeholders.
Moreover, the Return on Total Capital and Return on Equity (ROE) ratios have demonstrated a positive trend over the quarters, further underlining the company's ability to generate profits from both its invested and equity capital. The Return on Total Capital has steadily increased, reaching 21.36% in Q1 2024, while the ROE has shown a consistent rise, reaching 16.11% in Q1 2024.
Overall, the improving profitability ratios of F5 Inc suggest that the company has been successfully enhancing its operational performance and optimizing its capital structure to drive higher returns for its investors.