Pure Storage Inc (PSTG)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 4, 2024 | Nov 5, 2023 | Aug 6, 2023 | Feb 5, 2023 | Nov 6, 2022 | Aug 7, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | Feb 6, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Nov 1, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 | May 3, 2020 | Feb 2, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 71.22% | 70.65% | 69.60% | 69.25% | 69.16% | 68.72% | 68.89% | 68.84% | 68.97% | 69.26% | 68.98% | 69.41% | 70.40% | 71.03% | 71.08% | 70.31% | 69.96% | 68.78% | 68.27% | 67.69% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.24% | 4.84% | 2.91% | 3.05% | 1.86% | 0.86% | -1.14% | -4.60% | -9.02% | -12.41% | -14.83% | -15.77% | -13.09% | -10.71% | -10.82% | -11.87% | -14.15% | -14.54% | -14.68% | -12.70% |
| Pretax margin | 7.61% | 5.72% | 3.66% | 3.35% | 1.16% | -0.08% | -2.49% | -6.01% | -10.18% | -13.50% | -15.44% | -16.32% | -13.55% | -10.87% | -11.12% | -12.07% | -14.31% | -14.91% | -15.31% | -13.30% |
| Net profit margin | 6.67% | 4.68% | 2.75% | 2.67% | 0.52% | -0.58% | -3.01% | -6.70% | -10.85% | -14.31% | -16.20% | -17.04% | -14.27% | -11.44% | -11.58% | -12.47% | -14.58% | -14.93% | -15.37% | -13.38% |
Pure Storage Inc has demonstrated a consistent and healthy gross profit margin ranging from 67.69% to 71.22% over the past few years, reflecting strong control over production and distribution costs relative to sales. However, the operating profit margin has fluctuated widely from -15.77% to 6.24%, indicating varying levels of efficiency in managing operating expenses. The company's pretax margin and net profit margin have also shown fluctuations, ranging from -17.04% to 7.61% and -17.04% to 6.67%, respectively.
Overall, Pure Storage Inc's profitability ratios suggest fluctuations in operational efficiency and net earnings performance over the reviewed periods. The company may benefit from focusing on cost management and operational improvements to enhance profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Feb 4, 2024 | Nov 5, 2023 | Aug 6, 2023 | Feb 5, 2023 | Nov 6, 2022 | Aug 7, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | Feb 6, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Nov 1, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 | May 3, 2020 | Feb 2, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.20% | 4.22% | 2.61% | 2.36% | 1.50% | 0.70% | -0.95% | -3.14% | -6.13% | -7.98% | -9.35% | -9.26% | -8.10% | -7.67% | -7.93% | -8.09% | -9.83% | -10.14% | -9.90% | -8.58% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.56% | 4.08% | 2.47% | 2.06% | 0.42% | -0.47% | -2.50% | -4.57% | -7.37% | -9.20% | -10.22% | -10.00% | -8.84% | -8.19% | -8.48% | -8.50% | -10.13% | -10.41% | -10.36% | -9.04% |
| Return on total capital | 17.46% | 13.92% | 9.96% | 10.26% | 5.21% | 2.55% | -3.97% | -5.96% | -10.77% | -14.11% | -15.54% | -15.86% | -13.00% | -20.35% | -20.52% | -12.76% | -15.27% | -16.06% | -15.57% | -13.11% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 16.00% | 11.93% | 7.86% | 7.76% | 1.61% | -1.89% | -9.71% | -18.99% | -29.06% | -36.70% | -38.53% | -37.61% | -31.89% | -25.49% | -25.27% | -24.21% | -28.55% | -29.87% | -28.82% | -24.18% |
Pure Storage Inc's profitability ratios have shown varying trends over the past several reporting periods.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has generally improved from negative values in the past to positive figures in recent periods, indicating the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets, reaching 5.20% in the latest period.
- Return on assets (ROA) has also shown improvement, moving from negative territory to positive values, with the latest figure standing at 5.56%. This indicates that Pure Storage Inc is becoming more efficient at generating profits from its total assets.
- Return on total capital has also demonstrated improvement, reflecting the company's ability to generate returns from both equity and debt investments. The latest figure of 17.46% signifies a robust performance in utilizing its total capital effectively.
- Return on equity (ROE) has shown fluctuations, with periods of negative returns but generally showing an upward trend in recent periods, reaching 16.00% in the latest period. This indicates that Pure Storage Inc is becoming more effective at generating profits for its shareholders relative to their equity investments.
Overall, Pure Storage Inc's profitability ratios have been on an upward trajectory, indicating improving operational efficiency and effectiveness in generating returns for both its assets and capital providers.