Plexus Corp (PLXS)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 5.31% | 5.33% | 5.32% | 5.37% | 4.57% | 4.50% | 4.45% | 4.39% | 4.61% | 4.73% | 4.79% | 5.55% | 6.07% | 7.24% | 9.17% | 7.13% | 6.10% | 5.20% | 5.16% | 6.09% |
| Operating profit margin | 2.56% | 2.64% | 2.69% | 3.00% | 2.48% | 2.31% | 2.21% | 2.12% | 2.35% | 2.58% | 2.65% | 3.14% | 3.11% | 3.55% | 4.27% | 3.18% | 2.96% | 2.53% | 2.54% | 2.99% |
| Pretax margin | 2.04% | 2.17% | 2.25% | 2.62% | 2.19% | 2.05% | 1.97% | 1.91% | 2.14% | 2.35% | 2.39% | 2.84% | 2.77% | 3.13% | 3.75% | 2.75% | 2.58% | 2.24% | 2.28% | 2.71% |
| Net profit margin | 1.76% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 2.27% | 1.90% | 1.79% | 1.69% | 1.63% | 1.85% | 2.03% | 2.06% | 2.46% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 3.55% | 2.60% | 2.40% | 1.94% | 2.59% | 3.13% |
Plexus Corp's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the periods analyzed.
The gross profit margin has ranged from 4.45% to 9.17% over the past five years, with a downward trend in recent quarters, indicating potential challenges in managing production and operating costs efficiently.
The operating profit margin has varied from 2.12% to 4.27%, displaying a similar downward trend in profitability, with margins hovering around 2-3% in the most recent quarters. This suggests that the company may be facing challenges in controlling operating expenses and improving operational efficiency.
The pretax margin has shown a similar trend, fluctuating between 1.91% and 3.75% over the past five years. The declining trend in pretax margins in recent quarters may imply that Plexus Corp is experiencing difficulties in generating higher profits before accounting for taxes.
The net profit margin has ranged from 1.63% to 3.55% over the analyzed periods, with a general downward trend, indicating challenges in generating profits after considering all expenses, including interest and taxes.
In conclusion, Plexus Corp's profitability ratios suggest a declining trend in margins over recent quarters, indicating potential challenges in managing costs and driving profitability. Management may need to focus on improving operational efficiency and cost control measures to enhance overall profitability.
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) | 5.56% | 5.90% | 5.99% | 6.69% | 6.04% | 5.25% | 4.94% | 4.85% | 5.90% | 7.16% | 7.94% | 8.66% | 7.06% | 6.70% | 6.14% | 6.16% | 6.87% | 7.10% | 7.02% | 6.97% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.82% | 4.19% | 4.37% | 5.06% | 4.62% | 4.07% | 3.78% | 3.72% | 4.66% | 5.64% | 6.17% | 6.77% | 5.40% | 5.13% | 5.10% | 5.04% | 5.56% | 5.43% | 7.17% | 7.31% |
| Return on total capital | 10.80% | 12.12% | 12.35% | 13.79% | 12.45% | 11.63% | 10.70% | 10.22% | 11.82% | 14.03% | 14.75% | 15.76% | 12.13% | 11.87% | 11.19% | 11.11% | 12.49% | 12.41% | 12.01% | 12.31% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.96% | 11.45% | 12.61% | 14.46% | 13.65% | 12.62% | 11.45% | 10.69% | 12.08% | 13.51% | 14.04% | 14.94% | 12.18% | 12.02% | 12.34% | 11.83% | 12.92% | 12.55% | 16.79% | 16.70% |
Plexus Corp's profitability ratios show a generally positive trend over the recent quarters.
- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated but remained relatively stable, ranging from 4.85% to 7.94% in the past year. This ratio indicates that Plexus is generating operating profits efficiently from its assets.
- Return on Assets (ROA) has also shown consistency with variations in the range of 3.72% to 6.77% over the same period. This metric reflects Plexus's ability to generate profits from its total assets.
- Return on Total Capital reflects an increasing trend from 10.22% to 15.76% in the past year. This ratio signifies the return generated by the total capital employed in the company, including debt and equity.
- Return on Equity (ROE) has exhibited a similar positive trajectory, ranging from 10.69% to 16.79% in the recent quarters. ROE demonstrates how well Plexus is utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profits.
Overall, Plexus Corp's profitability ratios suggest that the company is effectively utilizing its assets, capital, and equity to generate profits, with a generally improving trend in profitability over the examined period.