F5 Networks Inc (FFIV)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 79.87% | 79.69% | 79.55% | 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 23.29% | 22.93% | 20.74% | 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% |
| Pretax margin | 24.60% | 23.92% | 21.53% | 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% |
| Net profit margin | 20.05% | 19.86% | 17.84% | 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% |
F5 Networks Inc has shown consistent and robust profitability ratios over the past few years. The gross profit margin has remained strong, averaging above 79%, indicating effective management of production costs and pricing strategies.
The operating profit margin has also been steady, with a positive trend, reaching around 23% in the latest period. This indicates efficient management of operating expenses and good control over costs, leading to healthy operating profits.
The pretax margin has followed a similar trend, showing an increasing pattern over time. This signifies effective management of taxes and other expenses, resulting in higher profitability before taxes.
Furthermore, the net profit margin has also improved over the years, averaging around 20%, indicating the company's ability to convert revenues into profits after accounting for all expenses, including interest and taxes.
Overall, F5 Networks Inc has demonstrated consistently strong profitability ratios, showcasing the company's ability to generate profits and maintain financial health over the years.
Return on investment
| Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 11.73% | 11.81% | 10.77% | 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% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 10.10% | 10.22% | 9.26% | 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% |
| Return on total capital | 21.05% | 21.23% | 19.77% | 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% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.11% | 18.39% | 17.00% | 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% |
Over the past few quarters, the profitability ratios of F5 Networks Inc have shown a positive trend. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has steadily increased from 7.49% in December 2022 to 11.73% in September 2024, indicating that the company is generating more operating income relative to its assets.
Return on Assets (ROA) has also shown improvement, increasing from 5.92% in March 2021 to 10.10% in September 2024. This signifies that the company's efficiency in generating profits from its assets has been on an upward trajectory.
Return on Total Capital has followed a similar pattern, rising from 14.02% in December 2020 to 21.05% in September 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to generate higher returns for both debt and equity holders.
Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a consistent increase as well, from 11.66% in December 2022 to 18.11% in September 2024. This suggests that the company's profitability in relation to shareholders' equity has been improving.
Overall, the profitability ratios of F5 Networks Inc have been on an upward trend, indicating improved operational efficiency and better returns for stakeholders over the analyzed period.