HealthStream Inc (HSTM)
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 | 59.32% | 55.53% | 55.41% | 58.77% | 62.18% | 65.87% | 65.57% | 65.61% | 65.84% | 65.51% | 65.39% | 65.11% | 65.15% | 64.90% | 64.17% | 63.44% | 63.51% | 62.77% | 62.18% | 61.12% |
| Operating profit margin | 7.30% | 7.24% | 6.74% | 6.65% | 5.74% | 5.36% | 4.51% | 4.18% | 4.67% | 3.39% | 3.20% | 3.40% | 3.14% | 3.80% | 4.38% | 4.81% | 6.46% | 7.33% | 7.54% | 6.63% |
| Pretax margin | 8.51% | 8.59% | 7.96% | 7.75% | 6.63% | 5.91% | 5.78% | 5.54% | 5.84% | 4.50% | 3.31% | 3.21% | 3.03% | 3.70% | 4.36% | 4.90% | 7.28% | 8.43% | 8.93% | 8.26% |
| Net profit margin | 6.86% | 6.84% | 6.26% | 6.30% | 5.45% | 4.72% | 4.70% | 4.37% | 4.53% | 3.52% | 2.73% | 2.49% | 2.28% | 2.81% | 3.30% | 3.77% | 5.76% | 6.86% | 7.25% | 6.74% |
HealthStream Inc's profitability ratios have shown a generally positive trend over the past several quarters.
- Gross profit margin has steadily increased from 61.12% as of March 31, 2020, to a peak of 65.87% as of September 30, 2023. However, there was a slight decrease to 62.18% by the end of December 31, 2023, before increasing again to 65.84% by the end of December 31, 2022.
- Operating profit margin has fluctuated but generally improved over time, with a noticeable increase from 3.14% as of December 31, 2021, to a high of 7.30% by December 31, 2024.
- Pretax margin also demonstrates a positive trend, with an increase from 3.03% as of December 31, 2021, to 8.51% by the end of December 31, 2024. There are fluctuations throughout the period, but the overall trend is positive.
- Net profit margin has shown a similar pattern of improvement, with a gradual increase from 2.28% as of December 31, 2021, to 6.86% by the end of December 31, 2024. There are variations in the margins, but the overall direction is positive.
Overall, HealthStream Inc has managed to improve its profitability ratios over the analyzed period, indicative of effective cost management and increasing profitability. It is essential for the company to sustain this positive trend to ensure long-term financial health and performance.
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) | 4.17% | 4.15% | 3.85% | 3.68% | 3.20% | 2.98% | 2.50% | 2.25% | 2.50% | 1.85% | 1.74% | 1.82% | 1.66% | 1.95% | 2.22% | 2.37% | 3.16% | 3.78% | 3.90% | 3.45% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.92% | 3.92% | 3.57% | 3.48% | 3.04% | 2.62% | 2.61% | 2.35% | 2.43% | 1.92% | 1.48% | 1.33% | 1.20% | 1.45% | 1.67% | 1.85% | 2.82% | 3.54% | 3.75% | 3.51% |
| Return on total capital | 5.92% | 5.87% | 5.50% | 5.46% | 4.70% | 4.34% | 3.63% | 3.36% | 3.73% | 2.70% | 2.54% | 2.73% | 2.38% | 2.82% | 3.23% | 3.53% | 4.74% | 5.36% | 5.49% | 4.95% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 5.57% | 5.54% | 5.11% | 5.17% | 4.46% | 3.82% | 3.78% | 3.52% | 3.62% | 2.80% | 2.17% | 2.00% | 1.72% | 2.09% | 2.44% | 2.76% | 4.22% | 5.01% | 5.28% | 5.03% |
HealthStream Inc's profitability ratios have shown a fluctuating trend over the past few years. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 1.66% to 4.17%, with a general uptrend from 1.66% in December 2021 to 4.17% in December 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating profits from its asset base.
The Return on assets (ROA) ratio has varied between 1.20% and 3.92%, with a slight improvement from 1.20% in December 2021 to 3.92% in December 2024. This metric reflects the overall profitability generated by the company's total assets.
In terms of Return on total capital, the company's performance has ranged from 2.38% to 5.92%, showing an upward trajectory from 2.38% in December 2021 to 5.92% in December 2024. This ratio indicates the efficiency of the company in generating returns for both equity and debt holders.
Lastly, the Return on equity (ROE) has fluctuated between 1.72% and 5.57%. There has been a gradual increase in ROE from 1.72% in December 2021 to 5.57% in December 2024, reflecting the company's ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity.
Overall, HealthStream Inc's profitability ratios have shown improvement over the years, with increasing returns on assets, total capital, and equity, indicating positive performance and potential for continued growth.