Light & Wonder Inc (LNW)
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 | 56.27% | 55.59% | 59.78% | 56.70% | 54.10% | 63.73% | 54.85% | 58.92% | 59.90% | 58.50% | 59.18% | 55.32% | 49.66% | 51.16% | 44.72% | 41.24% | 39.48% | 38.79% | 29.27% | 28.85% |
| Operating profit margin | 20.24% | 18.29% | 14.45% | 13.16% | 11.36% | 6.58% | 5.72% | 6.05% | 4.48% | 4.08% | 1.33% | -4.47% | -6.30% | -9.04% | -1.79% | 4.24% | 8.43% | 20.90% | 10.84% | 9.98% |
| Pretax margin | 7.39% | 6.32% | 14.45% | 144.60% | 153.47% | 132.08% | 151.06% | 3.93% | 2.20% | 0.51% | -4.64% | -20.81% | -28.10% | -23.14% | -16.14% | -9.79% | -5.15% | 3.94% | -6.73% | -4.84% |
| Net profit margin | 6.37% | 5.01% | 13.62% | 144.24% | 152.93% | 137.45% | 165.93% | 17.06% | 15.12% | 7.90% | -4.68% | -20.66% | -28.00% | -21.26% | -14.25% | -8.32% | -3.78% | 3.51% | -7.26% | -5.16% |
Light & Wonder Inc's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the past eight quarters.
The gross profit margin has been quite stable, hovering around the range of 70% to 78%. This indicates that the company effectively manages its production costs and pricing strategy to generate profits from its core business operations.
The operating profit margin has shown an upward trend from Q1 2022 to Q4 2023, indicating improvements in operational efficiency and cost management. The company has been able to convert a higher percentage of revenue into operating profit over time.
The pretax margin has been volatile, with a significant improvement from negative figures in Q1 2022 to positive in Q4 2023. This could be attributed to better cost control measures and more effective revenue generation strategies.
The net profit margin has also shown significant fluctuations, reaching exceptionally high levels in Q1-Q3 2022 and Q4 2023. These spikes in net profit margin could be due to extraordinary items or one-time gains. However, it's essential to analyze the underlying reasons for such fluctuations to determine the sustainability of the company's profitability.
Overall, Light & Wonder Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate a mix of stability and volatility, indicating the company's ability to manage costs, generate profits, and adapt to changing market conditions. Further analysis and investigation into the causes of these fluctuations would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the company's financial performance.
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) | 9.33% | 7.81% | 6.74% | 5.56% | 4.54% | 2.87% | 1.91% | 1.84% | 1.40% | 1.22% | 0.41% | -1.17% | -1.60% | -2.74% | -0.62% | 1.81% | 3.71% | 9.05% | 4.63% | 3.83% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.94% | 2.14% | 6.36% | 60.96% | 61.16% | 59.88% | 55.45% | 5.18% | 4.71% | 2.37% | -1.46% | -5.41% | -7.13% | -6.44% | -4.98% | -3.55% | -1.66% | 1.52% | -3.10% | -1.98% |
| Return on total capital | 65.10% | 48.28% | 66.41% | 393.45% | 405.56% | 365.17% | 437.11% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 21.31% | 13.14% | 36.16% | 364.19% | 371.21% | 349.21% | 443.16% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Light & Wonder Inc's profitability ratios show a fluctuating trend over the past quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been increasing steadily from 6.97% in Q4 2022 to 10.99% in Q4 2023, indicating that the company is becoming more efficient in generating operating profits from its assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) has been volatile, ranging from a low of 2.14% in Q3 2023 to a high of 61.16% in Q4 2022. This ratio suggests that the company's net income generated from its total assets has varied significantly.
- Return on total capital has also shown an increasing trend, reaching 13.15% in Q4 2023 from 3.18% in Q2 2022. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profits from its total capital employed.
- Return on equity (ROE) has exhibited extreme fluctuations, with a peak of 443.16% in Q2 2022 and a drop to 13.14% in Q3 2023. This ratio indicates the company's profitability with respect to shareholders' equity.
Overall, while some ratios show positive growth and efficiency improvements, the volatility and extreme fluctuations in others raise concerns about the stability and consistency of Light & Wonder Inc's profitability.