Universal Display (OLED)

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 76.51% 77.95% 78.14% 78.60% 79.26% 78.10% 78.48% 78.10% 79.23% 80.00% 80.54% 80.84% 80.07% 80.29% 80.90% 80.91% 81.40% 79.79% 78.98% 78.77%
Operating profit margin 37.68% 40.11% 42.13% 41.94% 43.32% 40.50% 39.83% 39.71% 41.13% 43.18% 43.59% 39.19% 36.73% 32.45% 32.11% 39.21% 39.08% 37.24% 35.16% 29.69%
Pretax margin 42.54% 42.61% 43.91% 43.12% 43.49% 41.10% 40.18% 39.83% 41.24% 43.45% 44.12% 40.04% 38.13% 34.38% 34.56% 41.72% 41.93% 40.34% 38.23% 32.93%
Net profit margin 35.22% 35.11% 34.31% 33.51% 34.07% 32.13% 31.80% 32.02% 33.28% 35.03% 35.73% 32.60% 31.10% 27.22% 27.70% 33.74% 34.13% 35.10% 33.08% 28.93%

Universal Display Corp. has demonstrated consistent strong profitability over the quarters, as evidenced by its gross profit margin averaging around 77-79%. This indicates the company effectively manages its production costs and maximizes revenue generation.

The operating profit margin has also been robust, ranging from 37-43%, reflecting efficient operational management and control of expenses relative to revenue. The company has shown steady improvement in operating efficiency over the quarters.

The pretax margin has been relatively stable, fluctuating between 39-44%, showcasing the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes and its overall efficiency in managing costs and generating income.

The net profit margin, a key indicator of overall profitability, has consistently ranged from 31-35%, demonstrating Universal Display Corp.'s effectiveness in controlling its costs, tax obligations, and other expenses to generate net income.

Overall, Universal Display Corp. has maintained strong profitability ratios across the quarters, indicating a solid financial performance and effective management of its operations.


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) 13.01% 14.51% 16.59% 16.29% 17.43% 15.71% 15.32% 15.22% 15.52% 16.59% 16.85% 13.47% 12.41% 10.31% 10.22% 14.83% 14.14% 13.09% 12.30% 8.94%
Return on assets (ROA) 12.16% 12.70% 13.51% 13.02% 13.70% 12.47% 12.24% 12.27% 12.56% 13.46% 13.82% 11.21% 10.51% 8.65% 8.82% 12.76% 12.35% 12.34% 11.57% 8.71%
Return on total capital 15.01% 17.04% 19.09% 19.26% 20.94% 19.83% 19.70% 19.99% 20.68% 22.87% 22.96% 18.54% 17.26% 14.35% 14.13% 19.90% 19.51% 17.69% 16.55% 12.09%
Return on equity (ROE) 14.03% 14.91% 15.54% 15.39% 16.47% 15.75% 15.74% 16.13% 16.75% 18.55% 18.82% 15.42% 14.61% 12.04% 12.19% 17.12% 17.04% 16.67% 15.58% 11.78%

Universal Display Corp. has shown consistent profitability over the quarters analyzed, with positive trends in key profitability ratios. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 13.01% to 17.43%, indicating the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its total assets. Return on assets (ROA) has also been stable, ranging from 12.10% to 13.62%, suggesting efficient utilization of assets to generate profit.

The return on total capital has been strong, varying between 15.01% and 20.94%, reflecting the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt providers. Return on equity (ROE) has also shown positive performance, ranging from 13.96% to 16.38%, indicating the company's ability to generate profit for its equity shareholders.

Overall, Universal Display Corp. demonstrates strong profitability ratios, indicating effective management and utilization of its assets and capital to generate returns for its investors.