Qualys Inc (QLYS)

Net profit margin

		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
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	173,680	170,308	170,611	162,221	151,595	139,328	120,473	111,687	107,992	101,487	101,596	96,142	70,960	72,955	67,929	73,106	91,572	88,420	84,851	74,764
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	607,946	593,325	581,454	569,580	554,458	540,737	524,302	506,986	489,723	468,654	448,027	427,836	411,172	396,193	384,328	373,456	362,963	352,826	342,428	332,527
Net profit margin		28.57%	28.70%	29.34%	28.48%	27.34%	25.77%	22.98%	22.03%	22.05%	21.65%	22.68%	22.47%	17.26%	18.41%	17.67%	19.58%	25.23%	25.06%	24.78%	22.48%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $173,680K ÷ $607,946K
= 28.57%

The net profit margin of Qualys Inc has shown fluctuations over the past few years, ranging from a low of 17.26% to a high of 29.34%. The trend indicates some variability but generally demonstrates the company's ability to generate profits from its operations.

The net profit margin represents the percentage of revenue that translates into profit after accounting for all expenses. A higher net profit margin is generally favorable as it indicates efficient cost management and strong revenue generation relative to costs.

Analyzing the data provided:
- The net profit margin was relatively stable from March 2020 to December 2020, ranging from 22.48% to 25.23%.
- There was a decline in the net profit margin from March 2021 to September 2021, reaching a low of 17.26%.
- The net profit margin showed a recovery from March 2022 onwards, with an upward trend reaching 28.57% by December 2024.
- The most recent data point in December 2024 shows a net profit margin of 28.57%, indicating the company's improved profitability.

Overall, despite some fluctuations, Qualys Inc has maintained a healthy net profit margin, signaling its ability to efficiently convert revenue into profit over the period analyzed.