Qualys Inc (QLYS)
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 | 81.66% | 81.53% | 81.52% | 81.09% | 80.61% | 80.01% | 79.52% | 79.14% | 79.01% | 78.93% | 78.74% | 78.55% | 78.25% | 78.06% | 77.86% | 77.93% | 78.17% | 78.70% | 79.07% | 78.86% |
| 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% |
| Pretax margin | 34.51% | 34.31% | 34.27% | 33.49% | 32.22% | 30.60% | 28.85% | 27.16% | 27.30% | 27.53% | 28.40% | 29.20% | 21.74% | 21.40% | 20.91% | 20.78% | 28.11% | 27.85% | 27.73% | 25.97% |
| 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% |
Qualys Inc has demonstrated consistently strong profitability ratios over the years. The gross profit margin has exhibited a positive trend, improving from 78.86% as of March 31, 2020, to 81.66% by December 31, 2024, indicating efficient control over the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has also shown a favorable trajectory, with a significant increase from 23.65% on March 31, 2020, to 30.86% by December 31, 2024. This indicates the company's ability to effectively manage its operating expenses while generating revenue.
Moreover, the pretax margin has steadily improved from 25.97% on March 31, 2020, to 34.51% by December 31, 2024. This reflects the company's strong performance in generating profits before accounting for taxes.
In terms of net profit margin, Qualys Inc has maintained healthy levels of profitability, ranging from 17.26% to 29.34% during the period under consideration. This metric demonstrates the company's ability to translate its revenue into bottom-line profits after accounting for all expenses.
Overall, Qualys Inc's profitability ratios reveal a consistent and positive performance, showcasing effective cost management, operational efficiency, and strong profitability levels over the years.
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) | 19.27% | 19.78% | 20.34% | 20.04% | 20.07% | 20.25% | 20.02% | 19.56% | 18.62% | 17.24% | 16.17% | 15.21% | 10.76% | 10.98% | 10.49% | 10.07% | 13.12% | 12.98% | 12.45% | 11.49% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 17.84% | 18.75% | 19.46% | 18.82% | 18.66% | 18.53% | 16.98% | 16.53% | 15.41% | 13.57% | 12.88% | 11.80% | 8.71% | 9.65% | 9.21% | 10.02% | 12.43% | 12.50% | 12.00% | 10.92% |
| Return on total capital | 28.88% | 39.87% | 41.58% | 42.71% | 44.29% | 47.16% | 51.27% | 46.16% | 42.19% | 33.88% | 29.98% | 29.05% | 20.19% | 20.90% | 19.99% | 18.81% | 24.07% | 23.37% | 22.02% | 20.79% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 36.40% | 37.88% | 39.88% | 40.13% | 41.17% | 43.15% | 43.49% | 41.70% | 37.35% | 28.57% | 25.60% | 22.53% | 16.25% | 18.10% | 17.28% | 18.41% | 22.64% | 22.09% | 20.81% | 19.33% |
Qualys Inc's profitability ratios show a positive trend over the period analyzed.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been increasing steadily from 11.49% as of March 31, 2020 to 20.34% as of June 30, 2024, indicating that the company is effectively generating profit from its operating activities relative to its total assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) has also shown an upward trajectory, starting at 10.92% on March 31, 2020, and reaching 17.84% by December 31, 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profit from its total assets.
- Return on total capital has seen significant growth, rising from 20.79% on March 31, 2020, to 28.88% by December 31, 2024. This ratio indicates the efficiency of the company in generating profit from its total capital invested.
- Return on equity (ROE) has exhibited a similar positive trend, increasing from 19.33% on March 31, 2020, to 36.40% by December 31, 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders from the equity they have invested.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Qualys Inc demonstrate a consistent improvement in profitability and efficiency in utilizing assets and capital to generate returns for both the company and its shareholders. This positive trend indicates effective management of resources and a strong financial performance over the period analyzed.