Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 3.38% | 7.51% | 7.94% | 9.50% | 9.83% | 11.46% | 14.04% | 17.37% | 19.40% | 17.78% | 17.46% | 15.50% | 13.62% | 12.68% | 2.86% | -4.51% | 0.73% | -1.41% | 11.42% | 21.88% |
| Operating profit margin | 0.67% | 4.86% | 5.21% | 6.91% | 7.24% | 7.17% | 7.85% | 9.60% | 10.36% | 9.63% | 10.01% | 9.91% | 9.74% | 10.21% | 2.44% | -5.25% | -5.65% | -4.57% | 3.31% | 9.01% |
| Pretax margin | 2.75% | 6.27% | 6.62% | 8.31% | 8.52% | 8.47% | 9.10% | 10.59% | 10.64% | 9.74% | 10.03% | 10.11% | 10.51% | 11.34% | 3.93% | -3.54% | -4.99% | -4.19% | 3.47% | 8.95% |
| Net profit margin | 0.78% | 3.53% | 3.59% | 4.95% | 5.23% | 5.44% | 6.07% | 7.36% | 7.34% | 6.71% | 6.99% | 6.93% | 7.20% | 7.43% | 1.96% | -4.86% | -5.99% | -5.02% | 0.50% | 6.00% |
Heidrick & Struggles International has shown fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the periods analyzed.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has been improving steadily since March 31, 2020, reaching 19.40% by December 31, 2022. However, there was a slight decline to 9.83% by December 31, 2023, followed by a more significant drop to 3.38% by December 31, 2024.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin also witnessed fluctuations, with some periods of negative margins between September 30, 2020, and March 31, 2021. The margin improved thereafter, reaching 10.36% by December 31, 2022, before declining to 0.67% by December 31, 2024.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin showed a similar pattern of improvement and decline, with the margin reaching a peak of 10.64% by December 31, 2022. However, there were decreases in subsequent periods, with the margin dropping to 2.75% by December 31, 2024.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin also experienced fluctuations, with improvements in profitability up to 7.34% by December 31, 2022. However, the margin declined to 0.78% by December 31, 2024, indicating a decrease in net profitability during this period.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Heidrick & Struggles International display a mixed performance with periods of improvement followed by declines. It is crucial for the company to carefully manage its costs and revenues to sustain and enhance its profitability in the future.
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) | 0.63% | 4.63% | 5.52% | 7.65% | 6.60% | 7.04% | 8.25% | 11.20% | 9.55% | 10.16% | 11.61% | 12.16% | 8.88% | 9.51% | 2.24% | -5.01% | -4.51% | -4.17% | 2.91% | 8.24% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 0.73% | 3.37% | 3.81% | 5.47% | 4.77% | 5.34% | 6.37% | 8.59% | 6.76% | 7.07% | 8.10% | 8.51% | 6.56% | 6.92% | 1.80% | -4.63% | -4.79% | -4.58% | 0.44% | 5.48% |
| Return on total capital | 1.66% | 10.97% | 12.17% | 15.76% | 16.30% | 16.70% | 18.57% | 23.70% | 27.34% | 28.35% | 30.95% | 31.04% | 29.24% | 27.90% | 6.22% | -12.23% | -13.28% | -11.40% | 5.94% | 20.94% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 1.93% | 7.98% | 8.40% | 11.28% | 11.77% | 12.66% | 14.34% | 18.19% | 19.36% | 19.74% | 21.60% | 21.73% | 21.60% | 20.30% | 4.99% | -11.32% | -14.09% | -12.52% | 1.20% | 13.94% |
Heidrick & Struggles International's profitability ratios have exhibited varying trends over the past few years.
- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) increased steadily from -5.01% in March 2021 to a peak of 12.16% in March 2022 before slightly decreasing to 6.60% in December 2023. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its operating activities relative to its total assets.
- Return on Assets (ROA) also showed an upward trend, reaching a high of 8.59% in March 2023 before declining to 3.37% in September 2024. ROA reflects the company's overall efficiency in generating profits from its assets.
- Return on Total Capital experienced fluctuations, with a peak of 31.04% in March 2022 and a low of 1.66% in December 2024. This ratio measures the profitability of the company in relation to the total capital employed, including both debt and equity.
- Return on Equity (ROE) displayed a similar pattern, with a gradual increase from -14.09% in December 2020 to 21.73% in March 2022, followed by a subsequent decline to 1.93% in December 2024. ROE reflects the company's ability to generate profits from the shareholders' equity investment.
Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International's profitability ratios have shown some improvements in certain periods but also experienced fluctuations over the years, indicating a mix of profitability challenges and successes within the business.