PDF Solutions Inc (PDFS)
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 | 69.54% | 69.87% | 68.06% | 68.12% | 69.15% | 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 0.63% | -0.15% | -1.94% | -0.97% | 0.11% | 1.44% | 2.29% | 0.65% | -1.41% | -6.38% | -9.07% | -12.38% | -16.84% | -18.96% | -21.46% | -21.83% | -19.07% | -13.91% | -11.92% | -10.25% |
| Pretax margin | 3.67% | 3.08% | 1.59% | 2.32% | 2.94% | 3.51% | 4.28% | 2.68% | 0.32% | -4.34% | -7.90% | -12.16% | -16.49% | -19.29% | -22.39% | -22.72% | -20.51% | -14.55% | -11.91% | -9.95% |
| Net profit margin | 3.85% | 4.25% | -1.67% | 1.42% | 1.87% | 1.63% | 5.57% | 0.69% | -2.31% | -7.91% | -11.52% | -14.99% | -19.35% | -46.30% | -49.71% | -52.07% | -45.84% | -9.34% | -7.12% | -3.78% |
PDF Solutions Inc has shown an overall positive trend in its profitability ratios over the years. The gross profit margin has been steadily increasing from 60.45% in March 2020 to 69.54% in December 2024, indicating improved cost control and efficiency in generating profits from sales.
The operating profit margin, which was negative in the initial periods, has also shown significant improvement, turning positive from March 2023 onwards. This suggests that the company has been able to better manage its operating expenses and generate profits from its core business operations.
Similarly, the pretax margin has shown a positive trend, indicating that the company's profitability before taxes has been improving consistently over the years. This could be attributed to better revenue management and cost control measures implemented by the company.
The net profit margin, which reflects the company's profitability after accounting for all expenses including taxes, has also shown improvement, turning positive from March 2022 onwards. This indicates that PDF Solutions Inc has been able to enhance its bottom-line profitability and generate more net income relative to its total revenue.
Overall, the improving profitability ratios of PDF Solutions Inc suggest that the company has been successful in enhancing its operational efficiency, controlling costs, and managing its overall financial performance in a positive direction.
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) | 0.36% | -0.08% | -1.08% | -0.56% | 0.06% | 0.84% | 1.28% | 0.36% | -0.75% | -3.31% | -4.65% | -5.61% | -6.83% | -7.13% | -7.61% | -7.33% | -5.84% | -3.95% | -4.44% | -3.69% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.19% | 2.36% | -0.93% | 0.82% | 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% |
| Return on total capital | 0.14% | -0.43% | -1.78% | -1.12% | -0.07% | 0.93% | 1.66% | 0.48% | -0.85% | -4.18% | -5.69% | -6.94% | -8.43% | -8.14% | -8.70% | -8.09% | -5.86% | -3.95% | -3.41% | -1.88% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 2.81% | 3.02% | -1.19% | 1.05% | 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% |
PDF Solutions Inc's profitability ratios have shown a gradual improvement over the last few quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has progressed from negative levels (-7.61% as of June 30, 2021) to positive territory (0.36% as of March 31, 2023), albeit with some fluctuations in between. This indicates that the company has been able to generate more operating income from its assets over time.
- Return on assets (ROA) has followed a similar pattern, starting at a low of -17.64% as of June 30, 2021, and reaching 2.19% as of December 31, 2024. This suggests that PDF Solutions Inc has become more efficient in utilizing its assets to generate profits for shareholders.
- Return on total capital has also displayed an upward trend, moving from negative levels (-8.70% as of June 30, 2021) to positive figures (0.14% as of December 31, 2024). This indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders.
- Return on equity (ROE) has shown a similar trend, with a gradual increase from -21.63% as of June 30, 2021, to 2.81% as of December 31, 2024. This suggests that PDF Solutions Inc has been able to enhance shareholder value by efficiently utilizing their equity.
Overall, the improving trend in these profitability ratios reflects positively on PDF Solutions Inc's financial performance and indicates a strengthening profitability position over the analyzed periods.