Liveramp Holdings Inc (RAMP)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Gross profit margin 72.79% 71.49% 72.11% 67.50% 59.88%
Operating profit margin 1.73% -21.09% -12.40% -27.21% -47.54%
Pretax margin 5.48% -19.02% -6.63% -27.27% -43.30%
Net profit margin 1.80% -19.90% -6.40% -20.38% -32.72%

Liveramp Holdings Inc has shown an improving trend in its gross profit margin over the past five years, increasing from 59.88% in 2020 to 72.79% in 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to effectively manage its cost of goods sold relative to its revenues.

However, the operating profit margin has been volatile, with significant fluctuations in profitability. While it was negative in 2023 and 2021, the company managed to achieve a positive operating profit margin of 1.73% in 2024. This suggests that Liveramp Holdings Inc has been able to control its operating expenses better in the most recent year.

The pretax margin has also shown variability over the same period, with fluctuations from negative values to positive values. In 2024, the pretax margin improved significantly to 5.48%, indicating that the company was able to generate higher earnings before taxes relative to its revenues.

Similarly, the net profit margin has also improved over the years, with the company moving from negative margins in 2020, 2021, and 2023 to a positive net profit margin of 1.80% in 2024. This signifies that Liveramp Holdings Inc has been able to enhance its bottom line profitability by managing its tax expenses and other costs effectively.

Overall, the improving trend in profitability ratios for Liveramp Holdings Inc suggests that the company has made strides in enhancing its operational efficiency and financial performance in recent years.


Return on investment

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 0.93% -10.73% -4.91% -9.36% -13.90%
Return on assets (ROA) 0.96% -10.12% -2.54% -7.01% -9.56%
Return on total capital 1.20% -13.58% -6.17% -11.15% -16.64%
Return on equity (ROE) 1.25% -12.82% -3.18% -8.35% -11.45%

Liveramp Holdings Inc has shown improvement in its profitability ratios over the past five years. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been consistently positive since 2021, indicating that the company is generating positive operating income relative to its total assets. Return on assets (ROA) has also shown a positive trend, with a gradual increase over the same period.

Return on total capital has improved significantly, moving from negative values in 2020 and 2021 to a positive figure in 2022 and subsequent years, indicating the company's ability to generate returns on its total invested capital. Return on equity (ROE) has also displayed a positive trend, increasing steadily from 2020 to 2024, showing the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders relative to their equity investments.

Overall, Liveramp Holdings Inc's profitability ratios have shown consistent improvement over the past five years, reflecting better operational performance and efficiency in utilizing its assets and capital to generate returns for its investors.