ScanSource Inc (SCSC)
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 | 12.20% | 11.87% | 11.93% | 11.96% | 11.93% | 11.93% | 11.90% | 12.16% | 12.11% | 12.06% | 11.92% | 11.45% | 11.16% | 13.23% | 12.39% | 12.04% | 11.65% | 8.69% | 9.31% | 9.74% |
| Operating profit margin | 2.76% | 2.77% | 3.14% | 3.38% | 3.61% | 3.59% | 3.59% | 3.51% | 3.47% | 3.46% | 3.17% | 2.78% | 1.96% | -3.02% | -3.21% | -2.95% | -2.13% | 1.92% | 2.13% | 2.39% |
| Pretax margin | 3.05% | 2.96% | 3.19% | 2.99% | 3.28% | 3.29% | 3.39% | 3.37% | 3.37% | 3.48% | 3.16% | 1.98% | 0.73% | -9.03% | -9.07% | -7.59% | -6.07% | 1.33% | 1.62% | 1.88% |
| Net profit margin | 2.36% | 2.31% | 2.46% | 2.20% | 2.38% | 2.40% | 2.49% | 2.52% | 2.52% | 2.71% | 2.49% | 1.38% | 0.34% | -9.25% | -9.19% | -7.70% | -6.31% | 0.95% | 1.20% | 1.41% |
ScanSource Inc's profitability ratios have fluctuated over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging from 11.16% to 13.23%. This indicates the efficiency of the company in generating profits from its sales after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has shown some variation, with a recent increase to 2.76% compared to previous quarters. This metric reflects the company's ability to control its operating expenses and generate profit from its core business activities.
The pretax margin has also fluctuated, indicating changes in the company's profitability before accounting for taxes. The recent figure of 3.05% is a slight improvement from the previous quarter, suggesting better management of expenses relative to revenue.
Net profit margin, which represents the final amount of profit earned on each dollar of revenue after all expenses have been deducted, has seen some volatility. The most recent net profit margin of 2.36% is slightly higher compared to previous quarters, but the company has experienced negative margins in some periods, indicating challenges in maintaining profitability after accounting for all costs.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in ScanSource Inc's profitability ratios, the company has shown some improvement in recent quarters, particularly in gross profit and operating profit margins. However, it is essential for the company to sustain and potentially improve these trends to ensure long-term profitability and financial stability.
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) | 5.08% | 5.37% | 6.32% | 6.59% | 6.57% | 6.87% | 6.32% | 6.34% | 6.31% | 6.41% | 5.90% | 5.31% | 3.68% | -4.75% | -5.28% | -4.78% | -3.84% | 3.53% | 3.70% | 4.18% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.33% | 4.47% | 4.95% | 4.28% | 4.34% | 4.59% | 4.38% | 4.54% | 4.58% | 5.03% | 4.64% | 2.63% | 0.65% | -14.54% | -15.12% | -12.46% | -11.39% | 1.74% | 2.09% | 2.47% |
| Return on total capital | 10.37% | 10.98% | 12.30% | 12.52% | 13.66% | 13.73% | 13.77% | 13.30% | 13.46% | 13.38% | 12.32% | 8.07% | 3.45% | -26.18% | -27.88% | -24.89% | -21.06% | 6.17% | 7.09% | 8.24% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.34% | 8.45% | 9.25% | 8.87% | 9.92% | 10.35% | 10.81% | 10.98% | 11.01% | 11.47% | 10.69% | 5.99% | 1.48% | -33.33% | -35.41% | -32.18% | -28.40% | 4.03% | 4.98% | 6.05% |
ScanSource Inc's profitability ratios have shown a mix of trends over the historical periods analyzed.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 3.68% to 6.87% in recent quarters, with a slight decline in the most recent period to 5.08%. This ratio measures how efficiently the company's operations are generating profits relative to its total assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) has varied between -15.12% to 5.03%, with a recent improvement to 4.33%. ROA evaluates the company's ability to generate profit from its assets without considering financing structures.
- Return on total capital has shown a broader range, from -27.88% to 13.77%, with the latest figure at 10.37%. This ratio reflects the overall return generated by the company's total capital employed in the business.
- Return on equity (ROE) has fluctuated between -35.41% to 11.47%, with the most recent value at 8.34%. ROE measures how well the company is generating returns on the shareholders' equity invested in the business.
Overall, while some profitability ratios have shown improvement in the recent period, consistent monitoring and analysis are essential to assess the company's efficiency in generating profits and returns for its stakeholders.