EchoStar Corporation (SATS)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 87.77% | 51.11% | 52.61% | 53.91% | 55.05% | 52.73% | 51.69% | 52.59% | 51.99% | 64.92% | 63.65% | 61.22% | 57.32% | 57.55% | 57.60% | 56.84% | 58.16% | 58.81% | 59.64% | 69.04% |
| Operating profit margin | -5.07% | 54.79% | 78.61% | 67.17% | 48.73% | 30.32% | 9.67% | 10.43% | 10.93% | 10.44% | 9.36% | 8.13% | 6.18% | 5.79% | 5.19% | 2.89% | 3.61% | -0.06% | 0.51% | 2.29% |
| Pretax margin | -41.61% | 7.61% | 8.50% | 7.80% | 11.47% | 4.70% | 5.62% | 7.52% | 6.46% | 10.92% | 10.04% | 7.47% | -1.03% | -4.33% | -6.60% | -6.26% | -2.02% | -5.33% | -3.39% | 1.09% |
| Net profit margin | -36.19% | 4.65% | 5.43% | 5.45% | 8.19% | 1.97% | 2.53% | 3.70% | 3.16% | 6.92% | 6.82% | 4.66% | -2.36% | -5.11% | -7.49% | -6.78% | -3.04% | -5.86% | -4.04% | -0.18% |
Over the analyzed period, EchoStar Corporation's gross profit margin exhibited fluctuations, ranging from a high of 87.77% to a low of 51.11%. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
In terms of operating profit margin, EchoStar showed variability, with figures ranging from -5.07% to 78.61%. This metric reflects the company's efficiency in managing its operating expenses relative to its revenue.
The pretax margin also fluctuated significantly, from -41.61% to 11.47%, highlighting the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes on each dollar of revenue.
Net profit margin, which represents the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses, was also subject to variation, ranging from -36.19% to 8.19%. This ratio reflects EchoStar's overall ability to generate profits from its business activities.
Overall, EchoStar Corporation's profitability ratios have displayed variability over the analyzed period, reflecting fluctuations in the company's ability to manage costs, generate revenue, and ultimately drive profitability. Further analysis of the underlying factors driving these fluctuations would be necessary to fully assess the company's financial performance and prospects.
Return on investment
| 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 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -0.49% | 16.08% | 24.14% | 20.97% | 1.69% | 9.78% | 3.09% | 3.38% | 3.59% | 3.42% | 2.99% | 2.23% | 1.59% | 1.51% | 1.36% | 0.80% | 1.02% | -0.02% | 0.14% | 0.55% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -3.47% | 1.36% | 1.67% | 1.70% | 0.28% | 0.63% | 0.81% | 1.20% | 1.04% | 2.27% | 2.18% | 1.28% | -0.61% | -1.33% | -1.97% | -1.88% | -0.86% | -1.71% | -1.08% | -0.04% |
| Return on total capital | -2.01% | 4.10% | 4.79% | 4.87% | 0.47% | 5.05% | 5.57% | 6.05% | 4.47% | 4.26% | 3.71% | 3.11% | 2.23% | 2.10% | 1.89% | 0.94% | 1.21% | -0.25% | 1.03% | 4.92% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -9.98% | 2.38% | 2.91% | 2.97% | 0.78% | 1.13% | 1.46% | 2.15% | 1.87% | 4.05% | 3.86% | 2.55% | -1.21% | -2.63% | -3.89% | -3.69% | -1.68% | -3.28% | -2.04% | -0.09% |
Based on the provided data, we can observe the following trends in EchoStar Corporation's profitability ratios:
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): The operating ROA has been volatile, with significant fluctuations from negative territory to positive percentages over the periods analyzed. The recent trend shows an improvement in operating efficiency, with a notable spike in the September 2023 quarter.
2. Return on Assets (ROA): Similar to the operating ROA, the ROA has also shown variability, but generally improved over time. The company's ability to generate earnings from its assets has seen positive growth, with the highest ROA reported in the September 2021 quarter.
3. Return on Total Capital: The return on total capital has also fluctuated, showing improvement in recent quarters. Despite the variability, EchoStar Corporation has demonstrated effectiveness in generating returns on its total capital, with a significant increase in the September 2023 quarter.
4. Return on Equity (ROE): The ROE has been negative in several quarters, indicating a challenge in generating returns for shareholders. However, there have been periods of positive ROE, suggesting that the company has managed to enhance shareholder value, albeit inconsistently.
Overall, EchoStar Corporation's profitability ratios reflect a mixed performance, with fluctuations evident in the operating efficiency and return metrics. The company should focus on sustaining and improving profitability to enhance overall financial health and create value for shareholders.