LivaNova PLC (LIVN)
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 | 72.14% | 71.23% | 72.09% | 73.38% | 70.50% | 72.28% | 71.46% | 72.08% | 72.82% | 73.79% | 78.16% | 76.19% | 75.70% | 72.01% | 66.69% | 65.75% | 65.53% | 68.33% | 68.91% | 70.28% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.69% | 0.34% | -2.39% | -4.55% | -6.26% | 3.16% | -10.03% | -8.96% | -7.90% | -6.71% | 8.91% | 1.54% | -0.08% | -29.46% | -30.62% | -30.94% | -30.18% | -18.24% | -14.06% | -14.00% |
| Pretax margin | 7.31% | -5.29% | -9.60% | -11.43% | -7.43% | 1.83% | -8.25% | -7.18% | -7.74% | -8.53% | -2.10% | -9.75% | -13.36% | -45.26% | -40.94% | -40.99% | -38.54% | -21.65% | -16.61% | -16.23% |
| Net profit margin | 5.24% | 2.00% | -1.46% | -2.90% | 1.60% | 0.27% | -9.46% | -8.28% | -8.88% | -9.46% | -3.15% | -10.94% | -14.56% | -44.17% | -39.30% | -46.14% | -38.43% | -22.79% | -17.02% | -9.78% |
The profitability ratios of LivaNova PLC have shown some fluctuation over the periods analyzed.
The gross profit margin has shown an overall increasing trend from 70.28% in March 2020 to 72.14% in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to improve its profitability from sales after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin, however, started at a negative percentage in March 2020, indicating that the company was experiencing losses from its core operations. The margin improved gradually and turned positive by December 2021, reaching 10.69% in December 2024. This improvement suggests that the company has been able to better control its operating expenses and generate profits from its operations.
Similarly, the pretax margin and net profit margin also show a trend of improvement over the periods analyzed. The pretax margin, starting at negative percentages, turned positive by June 2022 and continued to improve further, reaching 7.31% in December 2024. The net profit margin also began at negative percentages, but by December 2024, it reached 5.24%. This indicates that the company has been successful in managing its expenses and generating profits after considering all costs and taxes.
Overall, the profitability ratios of LivaNova PLC have shown positive trends, indicating improving financial performance and efficiency in generating profits over time.
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) | 5.15% | 0.16% | -1.11% | -2.03% | -2.82% | 1.44% | -4.40% | -3.86% | -3.34% | -2.98% | 3.53% | 0.60% | -0.04% | -12.46% | -12.46% | -11.78% | -11.41% | -6.70% | -5.42% | -6.06% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.52% | 0.94% | -0.68% | -1.29% | 0.72% | 0.12% | -4.15% | -3.57% | -3.76% | -4.20% | -1.25% | -4.22% | -6.17% | -18.69% | -15.99% | -17.56% | -14.53% | -8.37% | -6.56% | -4.23% |
| Return on total capital | 5.05% | -1.11% | -2.37% | -3.50% | -1.22% | 4.23% | -1.68% | -0.98% | -1.56% | -2.56% | 1.18% | -2.80% | -5.71% | -27.66% | -23.04% | -18.67% | -17.64% | -8.58% | -7.11% | -9.02% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 4.79% | 1.81% | -1.34% | -2.60% | 1.37% | 0.23% | -7.83% | -6.67% | -7.14% | -8.11% | -2.27% | -7.90% | -10.49% | -31.68% | -37.24% | -39.43% | -31.45% | -15.62% | -12.31% | -7.46% |
The profitability ratios of LivaNova PLC have shown mixed performance over the past few years.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated between negative and positive figures, indicating inconsistent operational efficiency in generating profits from its assets. It reached a low of -12.46% in June 2021 but has since shown an improvement to 5.15% by December 2024.
- Return on assets (ROA) also depicts volatility, with negative figures dominating the earlier periods. However, there has been a gradual recovery, and it stood at 2.52% by December 2024, indicating a better utilization of assets to generate profits.
- Return on total capital has displayed a similar pattern of inconsistency, with negative values prevailing in the past but moving towards positive territory in recent periods. The ratio reached 5.05% by December 2024, indicating an improvement in the overall return on the capital employed.
- Return on equity (ROE) has shown a declining trend overall, with significant negative values earlier on. However, it has shown signs of recovery, reaching 4.79% by December 2024, suggesting an enhancement in the profitability for equity shareholders.
Overall, while the company has faced challenges in profitability in the past, there are recent signs of improvement across various profitability metrics, indicating a potential strengthening of its financial performance.