NV5 Global Inc (NVEE)

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 34.17% 35.16% 34.85% 34.61% 34.26% 35.78% 35.66% 35.72% 35.57% 35.31% 35.44% 35.33% 35.53% 51.62% 50.79% 49.66% 48.33% 47.81% 47.66% 47.84%
Operating profit margin 4.86% 4.85% 5.28% 5.58% 5.88% 6.85% 7.03% 6.80% 6.77% 5.85% 5.47% 4.76% 4.69% 16.08% 15.96% 16.61% 17.70% 16.09% 17.49% 18.39%
Pretax margin 3.83% 3.99% 4.65% 5.18% 5.54% 6.51% 6.64% 6.34% 6.15% 4.96% 4.32% 3.29% 3.08% 4.52% 4.26% 4.97% 5.70% 6.81% 7.66% 7.99%
Net profit margin 3.54% 3.62% 3.97% 4.22% 4.44% 5.26% 5.03% 4.80% 4.67% 3.75% 3.31% 2.40% 2.23% 3.23% 3.10% 4.05% 4.68% 5.68% 6.32% 6.40%

NV5 Global Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the analyzed periods. The gross profit margin has ranged from 34.17% to 51.62%, indicating variability in the company's ability to generate revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold.

The operating profit margin has also fluctuated, with values between 4.69% and 18.39%. This metric reflects NV5 Global Inc's ability to efficiently control operating expenses and generate profits from its core business activities.

The pretax margin, representing the proportion of revenue that translates to pre-tax profits, has shown variability, ranging from 3.08% to 7.99%. It indicates the company's ability to manage its operating expenses and generate profits before accounting for taxes.

Finally, the net profit margin, which reflects the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has fluctuated between 2.23% and 6.40%. This metric is essential as it shows the company's ability to generate profits after all expenses, including taxes and interest payments.

Overall, NV5 Global Inc's profitability ratios have shown variability over the analyzed periods, reflecting fluctuations in revenue generation, cost control, and overall efficiency in converting sales into profits.


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
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 5.23% 4.74% 5.18% 5.75% 7.07% 7.77% 7.96% 7.43% 7.10% 5.89% 5.56% 4.94% 5.01% 11.28% 10.39% 10.30% 10.06% 12.61% 16.07% 16.96%
Return on assets (ROA) 3.81% 3.54% 3.89% 4.34% 5.34% 5.97% 5.70% 5.24% 4.90% 3.77% 3.37% 2.49% 2.39% 2.27% 2.02% 2.51% 2.66% 4.45% 5.80% 5.90%
Return on total capital 7.89% 7.53% 8.16% 8.70% 9.53% 10.96% 11.41% 11.16% 10.94% 9.37% 8.86% 8.10% 6.52% 10.65% 9.28% 9.11% 4.53% 8.98% 9.77% 10.29%
Return on equity (ROE) 5.75% 5.62% 6.13% 6.57% 7.20% 8.42% 8.16% 7.87% 7.55% 6.00% 5.37% 4.08% 5.33% 5.21% 4.86% 6.15% 6.67% 8.00% 8.64% 8.62%

The profitability ratios of NV5 Global Inc show fluctuating performance over the periods under consideration.

1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has varied between 4.94% to 11.28% during the past five quarters, with the latest value at 5.23%, indicating that the company generated an operating profit of 5.23 cents for every dollar of assets. The decreasing trend in recent quarters may suggest operational challenges affecting asset utilization efficiency.

2. Return on assets (ROA) fluctuated between 2.02% to 5.97% over the same periods, with the latest value at 3.81%. This ratio signifies the company's ability to generate profit from its total assets, and the decreasing trend may indicate a decline in overall profitability efficiency.

3. Return on total capital has ranged from 6.52% to 11.41% in the past five quarters, with the most recent value at 7.89%. This metric reflects the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders, and the declining trend in recent quarters suggests a potential decrease in overall capital efficiency.

4. Return on equity (ROE) has varied between 4.08% to 8.62% over the same periods, with the latest value at 5.75%. ROE measures the company's profitability from the shareholders' perspective, and the decreasing trend may indicate a lower return on equity investment for shareholders.

Overall, the profitability ratios of NV5 Global Inc exhibit a mixed performance, with potential challenges in optimizing operational efficiency, asset utilization, and generating sustainable returns for both asset and equity holders.