Harmonic Inc (HLIT)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 52.98% | 50.30% | 48.76% | 49.86% | 50.90% | 52.28% | 52.60% | 52.07% | 50.54% | 49.99% | 50.37% | 50.42% | 51.22% | 52.47% | 52.31% | 51.80% | 51.47% | 50.11% | 54.25% | 54.31% |
| Operating profit margin | 12.77% | 6.96% | -0.11% | 0.78% | 3.64% | 4.79% | 7.74% | 8.53% | 7.48% | 7.37% | 6.71% | 4.87% | 3.71% | 4.23% | 2.98% | 0.43% | -3.29% | -6.09% | 0.42% | 0.86% |
| Pretax margin | 8.54% | 1.71% | -4.87% | -0.28% | 3.15% | 4.24% | 7.03% | 8.42% | 7.12% | 6.75% | 5.80% | 2.85% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 0.61% | -2.53% | -6.92% | -9.67% | -4.83% | -4.04% |
| Net profit margin | 5.78% | 13.62% | 10.22% | 12.37% | 13.82% | 1.04% | 3.40% | 5.48% | 4.51% | 6.80% | 5.91% | 3.29% | 2.61% | 1.42% | -0.01% | -3.26% | -7.73% | -10.06% | -5.16% | -4.13% |
Harmonic Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few years. The gross profit margin has varied between 48.76% and 54.31%, indicating changes in the company's ability to generate revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has been volatile as well, ranging from -6.09% to 12.77%, reflecting the company's operational efficiency and ability to control operating expenses.
The pretax margin, which shows the company's profitability before taxes, has also fluctuated between -9.67% and 8.54%. This indicates variability in the company's ability to generate profits from its core business activities.
Lastly, the net profit margin, representing the company's bottom line profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has ranged from -10.06% to 13.82%. This metric reflects how much of the company's revenue translates into profit.
Overall, Harmonic Inc's profitability has shown some volatility, with improvements in profitability margins in recent periods after facing challenges in the past. It is important for the company to maintain and improve these ratios to ensure sustainable profitability and long-term success.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.88% | 5.71% | -0.09% | 0.60% | 2.88% | 4.31% | 7.10% | 7.70% | 6.58% | 6.51% | 5.64% | 3.77% | 2.71% | 3.17% | 2.06% | 0.29% | -2.10% | -4.03% | 0.30% | 0.60% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.92% | 11.18% | 7.95% | 9.56% | 10.93% | 0.93% | 3.12% | 4.95% | 3.97% | 6.01% | 4.97% | 2.55% | 1.91% | 1.07% | -0.01% | -2.20% | -4.95% | -6.64% | -3.61% | -2.88% |
| Return on total capital | 14.03% | 5.01% | -4.47% | 1.78% | 6.47% | 8.79% | 14.27% | 16.13% | 14.41% | 15.14% | 13.22% | 9.19% | 6.61% | 7.94% | 5.86% | 1.47% | -4.27% | -8.45% | 1.29% | 2.06% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.43% | 19.80% | 14.44% | 17.31% | 19.23% | 1.84% | 6.28% | 10.36% | 8.68% | 13.94% | 11.69% | 6.27% | 4.47% | 2.50% | -0.02% | -5.14% | -11.33% | -15.85% | -8.74% | -6.96% |
Harmonic Inc's profitability ratios have shown significant variability over the past five years.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) improved steadily from March 2020 to December 2022, reaching a peak of 6.58%. However, it declined in the subsequent quarters, finishing at 10.88% in December 2024.
- Return on assets (ROA) exhibited a similar pattern, with fluctuations until March 2024, where it achieved 9.56%. The ratio then increased sharply to 11.18% in September 2024 before slightly declining to 4.92% in December 2024.
- Return on total capital saw growth over the five-year period, with notable fluctuations along the way. The ratio surged to 15.14% in September 2022 but dropped to 1.78% in March 2024. It rebounded to 14.03% by December 2024.
- Return on equity (ROE) also displayed volatility, with negative values in the early quarters and subsequent improvements. ROE peaked at 19.80% in September 2024 after fluctuating between March 2022 and March 2024.
Overall, Harmonic Inc's profitability ratios reflect a mix of both positive and negative trends, indicating fluctuations in the company's operational and financial performance over the period under review.