ePlus inc (PLUS)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 24.75% | 25.56% | 24.47% | 25.02% | 25.03% | 24.69% | 25.25% | 25.18% | 25.31% | 25.75% | 25.65% | 24.57% | 25.09% | 24.49% | 24.82% | 25.42% | 24.63% | 24.60% | 24.58% | 24.50% |
| Operating profit margin | 7.11% | 7.94% | 7.91% | 8.21% | 8.04% | 7.81% | 7.79% | 7.95% | 8.09% | 7.92% | 7.83% | 6.98% | 6.78% | 6.36% | 6.16% | 6.24% | 6.00% | 5.94% | 5.85% | 5.85% |
| Pretax margin | 7.24% | 7.96% | 8.04% | 8.17% | 7.88% | 7.65% | 7.46% | 7.80% | 8.07% | 7.87% | 7.84% | 7.02% | 6.82% | 6.41% | 6.23% | 6.30% | 6.04% | 6.36% | 6.27% | 6.32% |
| Net profit margin | 5.20% | 5.86% | 5.93% | 5.99% | 5.77% | 5.46% | 5.35% | 5.61% | 5.80% | 5.63% | 5.57% | 4.94% | 4.74% | 4.56% | 4.42% | 4.50% | 4.35% | 4.58% | 4.52% | 4.59% |
ePlus Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters.
- Gross profit margin, which indicates the company's ability to generate profit from its sales after accounting for the cost of goods sold, has shown some variability but generally remained in the range of 24.47% to 25.75%.
- Operating profit margin, which reflects the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations, has fluctuated between 6.16% and 8.21%, with the highest level observed in Dec 31, 2023.
- Pretax margin, a measure of a company's efficiency in generating profit before taxes, has fluctuated between 6.23% and 8.17%, with the highest level observed in Dec 31, 2023.
- Net profit margin, which indicates the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has fluctuated between 4.42% and 5.99%, with the highest level observed in Dec 31, 2023.
Overall, ePlus Inc's profitability ratios have shown some variability, with fluctuations in different margins over the quarters. It is important for the company to closely monitor these ratios to ensure sustainable profitability and efficiency in its operations.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 9.57% | 10.76% | 11.12% | 10.67% | 11.74% | 9.90% | 10.78% | 11.79% | 12.63% | 10.87% | 11.37% | 10.56% | 9.88% | 8.94% | 9.40% | 9.21% | 10.48% | 9.64% | 9.37% | 9.35% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.00% | 7.94% | 8.34% | 7.79% | 8.44% | 6.93% | 7.40% | 8.31% | 9.06% | 7.72% | 8.08% | 7.48% | 6.91% | 6.40% | 6.74% | 6.63% | 7.60% | 7.44% | 7.24% | 7.33% |
| Return on total capital | 18.28% | 19.84% | 21.99% | 22.37% | 21.11% | 21.24% | 20.42% | 21.65% | 22.32% | 21.27% | 21.12% | 19.54% | 18.94% | 18.96% | 19.28% | 20.06% | 20.27% | 21.33% | 20.88% | 21.11% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 12.84% | 14.43% | 15.97% | 16.09% | 15.26% | 14.84% | 14.38% | 15.44% | 15.98% | 15.16% | 15.01% | 13.80% | 13.23% | 13.23% | 13.38% | 13.97% | 14.21% | 15.00% | 14.70% | 14.96% |
ePlus inc's profitability ratios show a generally positive trend over the periods analyzed. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 9.57% to 12.63%, indicating how efficiently the company is generating profits from its assets. This ratio shows a consistent performance with fluctuations but generally maintaining a good level of profitability.
The Return on Assets (ROA) has ranged between 6.40% and 9.06%, reflecting the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets. The trend shows improvements over the periods, with some fluctuations but generally increasing profitability efficiency.
The Return on Total Capital has shown a positive trend, ranging between 18.28% and 22.37%. This ratio encompasses the returns generated from both debt and equity sources of capital, indicating the company's ability to generate returns for all capital providers.
The Return on Equity (ROE) has ranged between 12.84% and 16.09%, showing the return generated for the company's shareholders. The trend indicates a consistent performance with some fluctuations but generally increasing returns to equity holders over time.
Overall, ePlus inc's profitability ratios demonstrate a positive performance, showing efficiency in generating profits from its assets, capital, and equity. The increasing trend in these ratios indicates improvement in the company's profitability and effectiveness in utilizing its resources to generate returns for various stakeholders.