Perdoceo Education Corp (PRDO)
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 | 87.43% | 82.25% | 81.73% | 81.49% | 81.64% | 82.21% | 82.39% | 82.70% | 83.21% | 83.68% | 84.43% | 84.42% | 84.31% | 84.09% | 83.75% | 83.74% | 83.74% | 83.98% | 83.97% | 84.00% |
| Operating profit margin | 25.58% | 23.44% | 22.83% | 22.47% | 21.19% | 21.29% | 21.11% | 19.67% | 20.08% | 22.32% | 21.92% | 21.97% | 21.50% | 21.39% | 20.71% | 20.89% | 20.80% | 20.57% | 19.83% | 14.64% |
| Pretax margin | 29.57% | 27.67% | 26.60% | 28.99% | 27.06% | 26.30% | 24.41% | 19.42% | 19.31% | 21.30% | 22.01% | 21.94% | 21.51% | 21.46% | 20.96% | 21.30% | 21.36% | 21.28% | 20.72% | 15.63% |
| Net profit margin | 21.66% | 20.42% | 20.57% | 22.35% | 20.80% | 19.83% | 17.50% | 13.88% | 13.79% | 15.37% | 16.08% | 16.03% | 15.82% | 15.93% | 17.78% | 17.99% | 18.08% | 18.49% | 15.60% | 11.59% |
Perdoceo Education Corp's profitability ratios indicate fluctuations in its financial performance over the period analyzed.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has generally remained high, ranging from 81.49% to 87.43% over successive quarters.
2. Operating Profit Margin: Perdoceo Education Corp's operating profit margin has shown variability, with significant improvement noted in the most recent quarters, reaching as high as 25.58% by December 31, 2024.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin has also displayed fluctuations, with the company experiencing a peak of 29.57% by December 31, 2024, signifying strong profitability before tax expenses.
4. Net Profit Margin: Despite some fluctuations, the net profit margin has generally been positive, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits after all expenses. The margin improved gradually over the quarters, reaching 21.66% by December 31, 2024.
Overall, the trends in these profitability ratios can indicate the company's operational efficiency, cost management, and ability to generate profits, giving insights into Perdoceo Education Corp's financial health and performance.
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) | 14.09% | 13.70% | 14.03% | 14.58% | 14.94% | 15.32% | 15.13% | 14.46% | 14.58% | 16.85% | 17.53% | 18.02% | 17.58% | 18.01% | 18.42% | 19.49% | 19.81% | 20.29% | 19.99% | 15.46% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 11.93% | 11.94% | 12.65% | 14.51% | 14.66% | 14.27% | 12.55% | 10.20% | 10.01% | 11.61% | 12.86% | 13.15% | 12.94% | 13.42% | 15.82% | 16.78% | 17.22% | 18.24% | 15.73% | 12.25% |
| Return on total capital | 19.84% | 18.03% | 18.28% | 19.22% | 19.31% | 20.06% | 18.62% | 17.45% | 18.27% | 20.07% | 21.70% | 22.42% | 22.92% | 23.45% | 23.72% | 25.17% | 26.16% | 27.25% | 29.55% | 23.54% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 15.38% | 14.25% | 15.16% | 17.62% | 17.55% | 17.65% | 16.05% | 12.91% | 13.21% | 14.78% | 15.89% | 16.36% | 16.86% | 17.39% | 20.27% | 21.40% | 22.35% | 23.91% | 21.52% | 16.69% |
Perdoceo Education Corp's profitability ratios show a mixed performance over the period under review.
- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): This ratio measures how efficiently the company generates operating profit from its assets. Perdoceo's Operating ROA fluctuated between 14.03% at June 30, 2024, and 20.29% at September 30, 2020, with a general downward trend from 2021 onwards.
- Return on Assets (ROA): ROA indicates the company's ability to generate profit from its total assets. Perdoceo's ROA ranged from a low of 10.01% at December 31, 2022, to a high of 18.24% at September 30, 2020. The ROA also followed a declining trend post-2021.
- Return on Total Capital: This ratio reflects the return generated from all the capital invested in the company, including debt and equity. Perdoceo's Return on Total Capital decreased from 29.55% at June 30, 2020, to 18.03% at September 30, 2024, showing a consistent decrease over the years.
- Return on Equity (ROE): ROE measures the return on shareholders' equity. Perdoceo's ROE ranged from 12.91% at March 31, 2023, to 23.91% at September 30, 2020. The ratio experienced fluctuations but generally trended downwards from 2021 onwards.
In conclusion, Perdoceo Education Corp's profitability ratios exhibit a declining trend in recent years. Management may need to focus on improving operational efficiency and optimizing the utilization of assets to enhance profitability and shareholder returns.