MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI)
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 | 50.77% | 51.97% | 52.60% | 51.84% | 50.38% | 49.50% | 48.00% | 46.31% | 45.81% | 45.20% | 45.89% | 46.68% | 47.16% | 46.93% | 46.39% | 45.86% | 45.49% | 44.91% | 44.93% | 44.86% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.78% | 11.93% | 11.80% | -43.59% | -47.65% | -40.78% | -40.40% | 13.34% | 18.27% | 20.30% | 23.14% | 24.00% | 23.90% | 23.48% | 22.63% | 21.07% | 19.67% | 17.38% | 16.03% | 14.75% |
| Pretax margin | 5.38% | 0.65% | -0.54% | -55.09% | -59.16% | -51.40% | -50.40% | 5.47% | 12.82% | 17.40% | 22.41% | 23.06% | 22.71% | 22.17% | 21.29% | 19.85% | 18.34% | 15.73% | 14.08% | 12.54% |
| Net profit margin | 5.68% | 0.96% | 0.25% | -53.70% | -56.49% | -49.55% | -50.03% | 4.43% | 9.86% | 13.69% | 18.54% | 19.16% | 18.81% | 18.24% | 17.77% | 16.33% | 15.17% | 12.92% | 11.54% | 10.14% |
MKS Instruments Inc has shown a positive trend in its profitability ratios over the period from March 2020 to December 2024.
- The gross profit margin has generally increased from 44.86% in March 2020 to 50.77% in December 2024, showing the company's ability to control production costs and generate higher profits from its core operations.
- The operating profit margin experienced fluctuations but generally increased from 14.75% in March 2020 to 14.78% in December 2024. Despite some volatility, the company managed to maintain a positive operating margin.
- The pretax margin also exhibited fluctuations but followed a decreasing trend, dropping from 12.54% in March 2020 to 5.38% in December 2024. This could indicate increased expenses or lower operating efficiency during the period.
- The net profit margin, similar to the pretax margin, experienced fluctuations and a downward trend, declining from 10.14% in March 2020 to 5.68% in December 2024. This suggests that while the company's revenues increased, its net profitability decreased due to rising costs or other factors impacting the bottom line.
Overall, MKS Instruments Inc's profitability ratios reflect a mix of positive and challenging performance indicators, indicating the need for further analysis to understand the underlying factors driving these trends.
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) | 5.79% | 4.27% | 4.23% | -16.21% | -17.03% | -15.47% | -15.32% | 3.92% | 5.37% | 5.59% | 14.59% | 15.38% | 15.40% | 15.20% | 14.38% | 12.94% | 11.62% | 9.95% | 8.91% | 8.25% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.22% | 0.34% | 0.09% | -19.98% | -20.19% | -18.80% | -18.97% | 1.30% | 2.90% | 3.77% | 11.69% | 12.28% | 12.11% | 11.81% | 11.29% | 10.03% | 8.97% | 7.39% | 6.42% | 5.67% |
| Return on total capital | 6.70% | 4.65% | 4.52% | -20.11% | -21.17% | -19.02% | -18.86% | 4.61% | 6.35% | 15.52% | 22.24% | 23.49% | 18.53% | 23.86% | 22.74% | 20.90% | 19.16% | 16.58% | 15.17% | 14.01% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.23% | 1.29% | 0.36% | -73.60% | -74.47% | -69.39% | -70.18% | 3.33% | 7.43% | 10.34% | 17.74% | 18.86% | 19.05% | 18.90% | 18.18% | 16.32% | 14.83% | 12.45% | 10.96% | 9.60% |
MKS Instruments Inc's profitability ratios show fluctuating trends over the reported periods.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) increased steadily from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, peaking at 15.40%. However, it declined significantly to 3.92% by March 31, 2023, and continued to decrease, reaching -17.03% by December 31, 2023. There was a turnaround in the next reporting periods, with the ratio improving to 5.79% by December 31, 2024.
2. Return on assets (ROA) followed a similar pattern, with a downward trend after March 31, 2021, reaching its lowest point at -20.19% by December 31, 2023. The ratio recovered thereafter, showing a positive trend and reaching 2.22% by December 31, 2024.
3. Return on total capital peaked at 23.86% on September 30, 2021, then dropped to -21.17% by December 31, 2023, before recovering in subsequent periods to 6.70% by December 31, 2024.
4. Return on equity (ROE) exhibited a similar trend, with a significant decline from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2023. However, the ratio improved in the following periods, reaching 8.23% by December 31, 2024.
Overall, the profitability ratios of MKS Instruments Inc reflect both positive and challenging periods, indicating fluctuations in the company's profitability and financial performance.