PDF Solutions Inc (PDFS)
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 | 68.79% | 69.53% | 70.13% | 69.01% | 67.75% | 65.35% | 63.70% | 62.56% | 60.21% | 59.09% | 58.00% | 57.25% | 58.24% | 59.22% | 59.55% | 60.45% | 60.89% | 58.75% | 55.45% | 51.97% |
| Operating profit margin | -2.17% | 16.18% | 17.33% | 16.22% | 14.85% | 8.37% | 6.78% | 4.26% | 0.92% | -4.51% | -6.40% | -6.04% | -13.72% | -12.58% | -8.82% | -5.35% | 8.94% | -11.56% | -13.58% | -15.02% |
| Pretax margin | 2.94% | 3.51% | 4.28% | 2.68% | 0.32% | -4.30% | -7.86% | -12.12% | -16.45% | -19.29% | -22.39% | -22.72% | -20.51% | -14.55% | -11.91% | -9.95% | -8.60% | -10.93% | -12.91% | -14.02% |
| Net profit margin | 1.87% | 1.63% | 5.57% | 0.69% | -2.31% | -7.91% | -11.52% | -14.99% | -19.35% | -46.30% | -49.71% | -52.08% | -45.84% | -9.34% | -7.12% | -3.78% | -6.33% | -8.70% | -10.61% | -12.23% |
PDF Solutions Inc.'s profitability ratios reflect fluctuations over the past eight quarters. The gross profit margin has been consistently high, ranging from 67.75% to 70.13%, indicating efficient cost management and strong pricing strategies.
However, the operating profit margin shows volatility, fluctuating between -0.09% and 2.29%. This suggests that the company's operational efficiency has been inconsistent, possibly due to varying expenses or revenue streams.
The pretax margin has also displayed variability, with values ranging from -12.16% to 4.28%. This indicates fluctuations in profitability before accounting for taxes, potentially influenced by changes in revenue, expenses, or non-operating items.
Similarly, the net profit margin has shown significant variability, fluctuating between -14.99% and 5.57%. This measure of profitability after all expenses, including taxes, highlights the company's overall net income generation efficiency, indicating periods of both profitability and loss.
Overall, PDF Solutions Inc.'s profitability ratios suggest a mixed performance in terms of efficiency and profitability, with potential areas for improvement in operational and net income generation consistency.
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) | -1.24% | 9.47% | 9.72% | 9.05% | 7.92% | 4.34% | 3.47% | 1.93% | 0.37% | -1.70% | -2.27% | -2.03% | -4.20% | -3.57% | -3.28% | -1.93% | 3.19% | -4.17% | -4.79% | -5.27% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.07% | 0.96% | 3.12% | 0.39% | -1.23% | -4.10% | -5.90% | -6.79% | -7.85% | -17.42% | -17.64% | -17.49% | -14.04% | -2.65% | -2.65% | -1.36% | -2.26% | -3.14% | -3.74% | -4.29% |
| Return on total capital | -1.57% | 12.07% | 12.58% | 11.84% | 10.51% | 5.68% | 4.37% | 2.40% | 0.46% | -2.09% | -2.78% | -2.44% | -5.15% | -4.19% | -3.88% | -2.33% | 3.90% | -4.91% | -5.65% | -6.21% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 1.36% | 1.22% | 4.04% | 0.50% | -1.63% | -5.37% | -7.43% | -8.45% | -9.79% | -21.45% | -21.63% | -21.06% | -17.21% | -3.11% | -3.13% | -1.64% | -2.76% | -3.69% | -4.41% | -5.06% |
PDF Solutions Inc.'s profitability ratios show varying performance levels over the past eight quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) ranged from -4.52% in Q1 2022 to 1.28% in Q2 2023, with improvements seen in the recent quarters.
- Return on assets (ROA) fluctuated between -6.79% in Q1 2022 and 3.12% in Q2 2023, indicating variability in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets.
- Return on total capital varied from -5.62% in Q1 2022 to 1.66% in Q2 2023, with a similar pattern to the ROA.
- Return on equity (ROE) showed a similar trend, ranging from -8.45% in Q1 2022 to 4.04% in Q3 2023, reflecting fluctuations in the company's ability to generate returns for its shareholders.
Overall, while PDF Solutions Inc. has shown some improvement in profitability ratios in recent quarters, there is still variability in performance levels, suggesting a need for continued monitoring and strategic management of assets and capital to enhance overall profitability.