Gartner Inc (IT)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 20.58% | 22.03% | 22.21% | 22.57% | 20.03% | 12.71% | 12.75% | 13.14% | 14.50% | 20.52% | 17.03% | 13.45% | 10.91% | 9.37% | 10.06% | 10.20% | 8.28% | 16.35% | 14.91% | 13.11% |
| Operating profit margin | 20.63% | 21.22% | 21.68% | 22.43% | 20.11% | 18.29% | 18.48% | 18.81% | 19.57% | 20.18% | 17.84% | 14.43% | 12.27% | 11.02% | 10.41% | 10.54% | 8.87% | 8.19% | 7.96% | 7.39% |
| Pretax margin | 19.14% | 19.65% | 20.07% | 20.74% | 18.78% | 17.28% | 17.23% | 20.11% | 20.72% | 21.08% | 17.80% | 10.84% | 8.16% | 6.90% | 7.74% | 8.31% | 6.61% | 6.22% | 5.99% | 5.71% |
| Net profit margin | 14.72% | 15.57% | 15.70% | 16.18% | 14.77% | 14.59% | 14.62% | 16.62% | 16.96% | 15.63% | 13.32% | 8.69% | 6.68% | 5.28% | 5.80% | 6.80% | 5.59% | 5.62% | 5.05% | 3.79% |
Gartner, Inc.'s profitability ratios demonstrate relatively stable performance over the past eight quarters. The gross profit margin has remained consistently high, ranging between 67.78% and 69.61%, indicating effective cost management and pricing strategies.
The operating profit margin has also shown consistency, with figures fluctuating slightly between 18.22% and 20.63%. This implies that the company has been able to control operating expenses effectively while generating a reasonable level of operating income.
The pretax margin has shown a slight upward trend over the quarters, indicating improving efficiency in generating profits before accounting for taxes. The figures have ranged from 16.99% to 21.23%, with the highest margin achieved in Q1 2023.
Similarly, the net profit margin has been relatively stable, indicating that Gartner has been able to efficiently manage not only its operating expenses but also interest expenses and taxes. The margins have ranged from 14.41% to 16.56%, with the highest net profit margin observed in Q1 2023.
Overall, the profitability ratios suggest that Gartner, Inc. has been effectively managing its costs and generating profits consistently over the analyzed period.
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) | 15.78% | 17.50% | 17.36% | 17.49% | 15.07% | 14.61% | 14.11% | 12.99% | 12.35% | 12.99% | 10.65% | 8.52% | 6.70% | 6.55% | 6.31% | 6.56% | 5.18% | 5.40% | 5.16% | 4.72% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 11.26% | 12.85% | 12.56% | 12.62% | 11.07% | 11.65% | 11.16% | 11.48% | 10.70% | 10.06% | 7.96% | 5.13% | 3.65% | 3.14% | 3.51% | 4.23% | 3.26% | 3.70% | 3.27% | 2.43% |
| Return on total capital | 40.90% | 42.52% | 42.75% | 44.97% | 43.01% | 42.89% | 42.94% | 42.49% | 38.49% | 38.05% | 29.37% | 19.69% | 14.49% | 13.25% | 14.66% | 15.58% | 12.69% | 12.69% | 12.06% | 12.25% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 129.65% | 164.24% | 157.57% | 196.90% | 354.61% | — | — | 678.76% | 213.86% | 210.40% | 108.39% | 39.90% | 24.46% | 20.71% | 24.14% | 32.30% | 24.86% | 27.14% | 22.82% | 19.00% |
Gartner, Inc.'s profitability ratios exhibit a consistently positive trend over the quarters.
The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) increased from 13.10% in Q1 2022 to 15.72% in Q1 2023, indicating that the company has been efficient in generating operating income relative to its assets.
Return on assets (ROA) also showed a positive trend, with an increase from 11.48% in Q1 2022 to 12.62% in Q1 2023, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets.
Return on total capital, which measures the efficiency of utilizing all forms of capital, displayed a fluctuating pattern but generally maintained strong levels, with a peak of 41.25% in Q4 2022.
Return on equity (ROE) experienced significant fluctuations, with a remarkable increase from 35.46% in Q1 2022 to 196.90% in Q1 2023. The ROE was exceptionally high in Q1 2022 and gradually decreased but remained at relatively high levels throughout the quarters.
Overall, Gartner, Inc. demonstrates sound profitability performance as indicated by the positive trends in its operating efficiency, asset utilization, capital efficiency, and returns to equity holders over the quarters analyzed.