Simulations Plus Inc (SLP)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 59.78% | 70.91% | 75.14% | 78.09% | 80.48% | 80.37% | 80.65% | 79.91% | 79.92% | 78.99% | 78.24% | 77.33% | 77.19% | 77.28% | 76.61% | 75.66% | 74.39% | 74.39% | 73.69% | 73.59% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.49% | 10.21% | 14.25% | 14.18% | 14.64% | 17.43% | 19.39% | 22.45% | 27.66% | 27.67% | 28.07% | 24.89% | 24.22% | 28.77% | 27.57% | 27.83% | 27.90% | 28.32% | 30.16% | 31.47% |
| Pretax margin | 18.17% | 16.32% | 18.92% | 19.40% | 18.90% | 24.99% | 25.38% | 26.71% | 30.63% | 27.68% | 28.21% | 24.79% | 23.86% | 28.05% | 26.79% | 27.16% | 27.38% | 28.28% | 30.25% | 31.44% |
| Net profit margin | 13.79% | 14.08% | 16.26% | 17.16% | 16.72% | 18.66% | 19.24% | 20.02% | 23.16% | 22.74% | 23.13% | 21.44% | 21.05% | 25.27% | 23.67% | 22.74% | 22.44% | 22.96% | 24.28% | 25.41% |
Simulations Plus Inc has demonstrated a relatively stable gross profit margin over the last few fiscal periods, starting at around 73.59% in November 2019 and reaching a high of 80.65% in February 2024, before slightly declining to 59.78% in August 2024. The operating profit margin has also shown consistency, with fluctuations between 8.49% and 31.47% during this time frame. The company's pretax margin has generally trended upwards from 24.79% in February 2022 to 30.63% in August 2024, indicating an improvement in operational efficiency and cost management. Furthermore, the net profit margin has remained healthy, ranging from 13.79% to 25.41%, showcasing the company's ability to generate profits after accounting for all expenses and taxes. Overall, the profitability ratios suggest that Simulations Plus Inc has maintained a solid performance in managing its costs and generating profits over the analyzed periods.
Return on investment
| Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 3.12% | 3.63% | 4.75% | 4.74% | 4.69% | 5.42% | 6.09% | 6.30% | 7.92% | 7.73% | 7.56% | 6.63% | 6.25% | 7.42% | 7.17% | 7.00% | 6.89% | 31.63% | 23.12% | 23.61% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.06% | 5.01% | 5.42% | 5.74% | 5.35% | 5.80% | 6.04% | 5.62% | 6.63% | 6.35% | 6.23% | 5.71% | 5.44% | 6.51% | 6.15% | 5.72% | 5.54% | 25.65% | 18.61% | 19.06% |
| Return on total capital | 3.36% | 3.87% | 5.21% | 5.11% | 5.13% | 5.73% | 6.41% | 6.66% | 8.37% | 8.11% | 8.08% | 7.07% | 6.70% | 7.84% | 7.59% | 7.37% | 7.30% | 24.10% | 27.73% | 28.65% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 5.46% | 5.33% | 5.94% | 6.19% | 5.86% | 6.13% | 6.36% | 5.94% | 7.00% | 6.66% | 6.68% | 6.13% | 5.90% | 7.05% | 6.70% | 6.17% | 5.98% | 19.75% | 22.41% | 23.23% |
Simulations Plus Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate a varying trend over the past several quarters.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated within a range of 3.12% to 7.92% over the analyzed period. The company's ability to generate operating profit from its assets has shown some volatility but has generally been positive.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also exhibited fluctuations, ranging from 5.01% to 6.63%. This ratio indicates the overall profitability of the company relative to its total assets, with a modest improvement seen in recent quarters.
3. Return on total capital has shown a slightly increasing trend, varying from 3.36% to 8.37%. This metric provides insight into the company's efficiency in generating returns from both debt and equity sources.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has demonstrated a similar pattern, fluctuating between 5.33% and 7.05%. ROE reflects the profitability relative to shareholder equity, and despite some volatility, it has generally remained at acceptable levels.
Overall, while some fluctuations are observed in Simulations Plus Inc's profitability ratios, the company has managed to maintain a reasonable level of profitability and efficiency in utilizing its assets and capital to generate returns for shareholders.