QuinStreet Inc (QNST)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 7.54% | 7.22% | 7.67% | 7.81% | 8.36% | 8.32% | 8.13% | 8.48% | 9.23% | 10.32% | 11.34% | 11.96% | 12.19% | 11.72% | 11.13% | 11.15% | 10.70% | 11.14% | 12.14% | 12.59% |
| Operating profit margin | -4.57% | -5.86% | -5.10% | -4.60% | -3.59% | -2.96% | -2.64% | -2.39% | -0.81% | 0.41% | 1.29% | 2.50% | 2.41% | 1.50% | 1.14% | 1.48% | 1.27% | 2.11% | 1.15% | 1.51% |
| Pretax margin | -4.96% | -6.24% | -5.09% | -4.65% | -3.68% | -3.11% | -2.81% | -2.58% | -0.99% | 0.22% | 1.08% | 2.28% | 5.06% | 4.88% | 6.73% | 7.30% | 3.81% | 4.09% | 1.03% | 1.43% |
| Net profit margin | -5.11% | -15.59% | -14.28% | -13.35% | -11.86% | -3.00% | -2.65% | -2.27% | -0.90% | 0.52% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 4.07% | 3.98% | 5.88% | 6.29% | 3.69% | 4.04% | 1.46% | 12.44% |
QuinStreet Inc's profitability ratios have exhibited fluctuations over the periods under review. The Gross profit margin has shown a decreasing trend from 12.59% in Dec 2019 to 7.54% in Jun 2024, indicating a decline in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.
The Operating profit margin has also shown a similar downward trajectory, dropping from a positive 1.51% in Mar 2022 to a negative 5.86% in Mar 2024. This indicates operational inefficiencies and challenges in controlling costs effectively.
The Pretax margin has fluctuated notably, with a significant drop from 7.30% in Mar 2021 to -6.24% in Mar 2024. This indicates challenges in managing and reducing pre-tax expenses in recent periods.
The Net profit margin has exhibited significant volatility, ranging from a high of 12.44% in Dec 2019 to a low of -15.59% in Mar 2024. This indicates fluctuations in the company's ability to generate net income relative to its revenues over the periods.
In conclusion, QuinStreet Inc's profitability ratios have shown a general declining trend in recent periods, reflecting challenges in maintaining profitability and efficiency in its operations.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -7.62% | -9.15% | -8.74% | -8.04% | -6.17% | -4.28% | -3.87% | -3.34% | -1.12% | 0.56% | 1.78% | 3.38% | 3.10% | 1.85% | 1.43% | 1.79% | 1.73% | 2.91% | 1.63% | 2.07% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -8.50% | -24.35% | -24.46% | -23.34% | -20.43% | -4.34% | -3.88% | -3.17% | -1.25% | 0.71% | 1.37% | 2.71% | 5.24% | 4.90% | 7.36% | 7.59% | 5.05% | 5.55% | 2.07% | 17.04% |
| Return on total capital | -13.73% | -15.52% | -12.73% | -11.42% | -8.96% | -6.21% | -5.42% | -4.79% | -1.64% | 0.81% | 2.53% | 4.97% | 10.36% | 9.58% | 12.87% | 13.73% | 7.57% | 8.43% | 2.40% | 3.20% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -14.45% | -39.57% | -36.46% | -33.69% | -29.97% | -6.30% | -5.44% | -4.54% | -1.83% | 1.02% | 1.97% | 3.99% | 7.98% | 7.52% | 10.94% | 11.58% | 7.07% | 8.03% | 3.01% | 25.57% |
QuinStreet Inc's profitability ratios show fluctuating performance over the analyzed periods.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been negative, indicating that the company is not efficiently generating operating profits from its assets. The trend shows a decline from positive figures in prior periods to increasingly negative values recently, suggesting a deterioration in operational efficiency.
- Return on assets (ROA) shows a mix of negative and positive values, with significant fluctuations. Negative figures imply that the company is not effectively utilizing its assets to generate profits. The recent negative values indicate a decline in profitability compared to previous periods.
- Return on total capital also exhibits fluctuations, with negative values indicating that the company is not effectively generating returns on its total invested capital. The downward trend in recent periods suggests challenges in maximizing returns relative to the capital employed.
- Return on equity (ROE) shows a similar trend of fluctuations, with negative values signifying that the company is not generating favorable returns for its shareholders. The recent decline in ROE indicates lower profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
Overall, QuinStreet Inc's profitability ratios reflect challenges in generating profits and returns on assets, capital, and equity. The fluctuating values suggest a need for the company to focus on improving operational efficiency and profitability to enhance shareholder value.