Palantir Technologies Inc. Class A Common Stock (PLTR)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 80.25% | 81.10% | 81.39% | 81.16% | 80.62% | 79.92% | 79.15% | 78.75% | 78.56% | 78.59% | 78.73% | 78.16% | 77.99% | 77.48% | 71.03% | 69.92% | 67.74% | 64.20% | 69.63% | 68.28% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.83% | 13.80% | 11.78% | 8.43% | 5.39% | 1.71% | -3.22% | -5.93% | -8.46% | -11.05% | -13.30% | -20.43% | -26.66% | -35.54% | -95.20% | -101.07% | -107.41% | -116.46% | -51.15% | -60.80% |
| Pretax margin | 17.07% | 19.46% | 17.66% | 14.01% | 10.66% | 7.94% | -1.67% | -12.13% | -18.94% | -28.53% | -28.66% | -28.38% | -31.68% | -36.42% | -96.54% | -103.58% | -107.90% | -117.86% | -50.44% | -57.86% |
| Net profit margin | 16.13% | 18.01% | 16.32% | 12.79% | 9.43% | 6.93% | -2.35% | -12.87% | -19.61% | -30.64% | -30.90% | -30.25% | -33.75% | -35.81% | -95.14% | -102.57% | -106.75% | -117.74% | -51.48% | -59.06% |
The gross profit margin of Palantir Technologies Inc. Class A Common Stock has steadily increased from 68.28% as of March 31, 2020, to 80.62% as of December 31, 2023, reflecting an improving trend in generating profits from its core operations.
The operating profit margin, which was negative for most periods in the past, has shown a significant positive turnaround from a low of -116.46% in September 30, 2020, to a positive figure of 10.83% by December 31, 2024, indicating effective cost management and operational efficiency enhancements.
The pretax margin and net profit margin followed a similar trajectory, starting from negative values and gradually improving over time. Both margins turned positive by March 31, 2024, reaching 14.01% and 12.79%, respectively, demonstrating the company's ability to generate profits before and after accounting for taxes and other expenses.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Palantir Technologies Inc. Class A Common Stock have shown a strong improvement over the years, indicating enhanced performance in generating profits relative to its revenues and costs, which could be a positive signal for investors and stakeholders.
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) | 4.90% | 6.33% | 5.62% | 4.09% | 2.65% | 0.87% | -1.65% | -3.19% | -4.66% | -6.10% | -7.07% | -10.14% | -12.66% | -15.78% | -41.11% | -40.39% | -43.62% | -44.73% | -24.36% | — |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.29% | 8.26% | 7.79% | 6.21% | 4.64% | 3.51% | -1.21% | -6.94% | -10.80% | -16.90% | -16.42% | -15.01% | -16.02% | -15.90% | -41.09% | -40.99% | -43.35% | -45.22% | -24.52% | — |
| Return on total capital | 5.98% | 8.12% | 8.21% | 6.29% | 4.62% | 4.22% | -2.30% | -9.33% | -13.92% | -21.75% | -21.18% | -19.67% | -21.16% | -22.97% | -61.63% | -68.40% | -76.68% | -93.39% | -59.18% | -332.36% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.24% | 10.59% | 9.99% | 7.91% | 6.04% | 4.62% | -1.63% | -9.38% | -14.57% | -23.50% | -22.95% | -21.07% | -22.71% | -22.80% | -61.08% | -68.42% | -76.61% | -94.06% | -60.88% | -332.58% |
Palantir Technologies Inc. Class A Common Stock's profitability ratios indicate a gradual improvement in performance over the past few years.
- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has progressed positively from a negative figure in March 2020 to 4.09% in March 2024, indicating the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets.
- Return on Assets (ROA) has also shown a similar positive trend, improving from -24.52% in June 2020 to 7.29% in December 2024, reflecting the efficient utilization of assets to generate profits.
- Return on Total Capital demonstrates a consistent enhancement from -332.36% in March 2020 to 5.98% in December 2024, signifying an improvement in the company's ability to generate returns on both debt and equity capital.
- Return on Equity (ROE) has displayed a steady upward trajectory from -332.58% in March 2020 to 9.24% in December 2024, showcasing an improvement in profitability for the company's shareholders.
Overall, the trend in Palantir Technologies Inc.'s profitability ratios suggests a positive performance in terms of generating returns for both company operations and shareholders, showcasing an improvement in overall profitability over the years.
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Palantir Technologies Inc. Class A Common Stock Profitability Ratios (Quarterly Data)