Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc (KLIC)
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 | 38.05% | 38.08% | 38.32% | 47.44% | 48.30% | 47.85% | 49.24% | 50.35% | 49.77% | 49.74% | 48.55% | 46.69% | 45.92% | 45.83% | 45.75% | 46.75% | 47.82% | 46.90% | 46.96% | 47.46% |
| Operating profit margin | -13.10% | -10.41% | -12.01% | 3.97% | 5.31% | 10.59% | 21.24% | 27.14% | 31.26% | 32.74% | 31.67% | 29.78% | 27.18% | 23.19% | 18.28% | 13.28% | 9.39% | 7.37% | 6.05% | 3.88% |
| Pretax margin | -8.26% | -5.43% | -6.99% | 8.87% | 9.72% | 13.89% | 23.29% | 28.20% | 31.72% | 32.93% | 31.77% | 29.89% | 27.31% | 23.39% | 18.57% | 13.84% | 10.32% | 8.66% | 7.83% | 6.09% |
| Net profit margin | -9.77% | -7.94% | -8.94% | 7.03% | 7.70% | 11.94% | 21.19% | 25.80% | 28.83% | 29.50% | 28.33% | 26.45% | 24.19% | 20.60% | 15.66% | 11.68% | 8.39% | 7.33% | 5.88% | 3.34% |
Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc has experienced fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has ranged from 38.05% to 50.35%, showing some volatility but generally remaining within a consistent range.
However, the operating profit margin has been more volatile, ranging from -13.10% to 32.74%. This indicates that the company's operating expenses have had a significant impact on its profitability, with some periods of losses and others of strong profitability.
Similarly, the pretax margin has fluctuated between -8.26% and 32.93%, showing variability in the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes. This suggests that factors beyond operational efficiency, such as interest expenses or non-operating income, have influenced the company's profitability.
The net profit margin, which reflects the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses, has also varied significantly, ranging from -9.77% to 29.50%. This indicates that while the company has seen periods of strong profitability, there have also been quarters with losses or lower profitability.
Overall, the analysis of Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc's profitability ratios suggests a mixed performance in terms of generating profits, with fluctuations in margins indicating potential challenges in managing costs and optimizing revenue streams.
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) | -7.46% | -6.02% | -6.81% | 1.97% | 2.63% | 5.80% | 14.05% | 21.34% | 29.59% | 34.23% | 35.65% | 29.89% | 25.75% | 19.91% | 13.62% | 8.64% | 5.55% | 4.19% | 2.93% | 1.83% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -5.56% | -4.59% | -5.07% | 3.49% | 3.81% | 6.54% | 14.01% | 20.29% | 27.29% | 30.85% | 31.88% | 26.54% | 22.92% | 17.68% | 11.66% | 7.60% | 4.96% | 4.17% | 2.85% | 1.58% |
| Return on total capital | -7.81% | -4.88% | -5.08% | 5.65% | 6.16% | 9.83% | 19.84% | 29.22% | 39.94% | 46.49% | 49.05% | 42.38% | 37.86% | 29.09% | 20.12% | 12.94% | 8.71% | 7.11% | 6.14% | 4.44% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -7.31% | -5.93% | -6.51% | 4.47% | 4.87% | 8.44% | 18.04% | 26.72% | 36.29% | 41.63% | 43.71% | 37.48% | 33.52% | 25.61% | 16.91% | 10.80% | 6.90% | 5.73% | 4.34% | 2.27% |
Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the past few quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been decreasing, with a significant decline from 35.65% in March 2022 to -7.46% in September 2024. This indicates that the company's operating performance in generating profits from its assets has weakened.
- Return on assets (ROA) has followed a similar downward trend, going from 31.88% in March 2022 to -5.56% in September 2024. This metric reflects the company's overall efficiency in generating profits from its total assets, including both operational and non-operational activities.
- Return on total capital has also been on a downward trajectory, dropping from 49.05% in March 2022 to -7.81% in September 2024. This ratio evaluates the company's ability to generate returns for all sources of capital invested in the business.
- Return on equity (ROE) has displayed a decrease from 43.71% in March 2022 to -7.31% in September 2024, reflecting the profitability of the company from the perspective of its shareholders' equity.
Overall, the declining profitability ratios suggest a decrease in the company's ability to generate profits efficiently from its assets and capital. Investors and stakeholders may need to closely monitor the company's performance and financial health to assess the reasons behind the decline and its potential impact on the company's long-term sustainability.