Qualys Inc (QLYS)

Operating 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
Operating income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	187,610	179,691	178,332	172,677	163,094	152,273	142,024	132,190	130,547	128,923	127,554	123,923	87,683	83,046	77,372	73,518	96,654	91,787	88,033	78,633
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
Operating profit margin		30.86%	30.29%	30.67%	30.32%	29.42%	28.16%	27.09%	26.07%	26.66%	27.51%	28.47%	28.97%	21.33%	20.96%	20.13%	19.69%	26.63%	26.01%	25.71%	23.65%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $187,610K ÷ $607,946K
= 30.86%

Qualys Inc's operating profit margin has shown a generally positive trend over the past five years, indicating the company's ability to efficiently control its operating expenses and generate profits from its core business operations.

Starting at around 23.65% in March 2020, the operating profit margin has steadily increased to reach 30.86% by December 2024. This upward trajectory suggests that Qualys Inc has been successful in managing its costs relative to its revenue, leading to improved profitability over time.

There were fluctuations in the operating profit margin over the quarters, with some periods showing slight decreases, such as in March 2021 and June 2021, where the margin dipped to around 19.69% and 20.13% respectively. However, the overall trend remained positive, with consistent improvements in the operating profit margin in subsequent quarters.

The highest operating profit margin was achieved in December 2024 at 30.86%, indicating a strong performance towards the end of the period analyzed. This level of profitability reflects the company's operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

In conclusion, Qualys Inc's operating profit margin demonstrates a positive trend, showing the company's ability to effectively manage its costs and generate profits from its core operations, which is a key indicator of financial health and operational effectiveness.