Simulations Plus Inc (SLP)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Aug 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 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% | 73.44% | 72.87% |
| Operating profit margin | 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% | 31.34% | 32.48% |
| Pretax margin | 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% | 31.07% | 31.90% |
| Net profit margin | 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% | 25.27% | 24.09% |
Simulations Plus Inc has shown a stable gross profit margin over the past few quarters, hovering around the range of 72%-80%. This indicates efficient cost management in generating revenue. The operating profit margin has fluctuated but generally improved in recent quarters, indicating effective operational efficiency and cost control. The pretax margin has shown variability but remains relatively healthy, suggesting effective management of taxes and expenses. The net profit margin has demonstrated consistency and improvement, ranging between 16%-25%, indicating solid overall profitability and effective control over expenses and taxes. Overall, Simulations Plus Inc has maintained healthy profitability ratios, showcasing its ability to generate profits from its core operations.
Return on investment
| 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 | Aug 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 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% | 23.56% | 23.29% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 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% | 18.99% | 17.28% |
| Return on total capital | 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% | 28.01% | 29.19% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 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% | 22.78% | 21.74% |
Simulations Plus Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past few years.
The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 4.69% to 7.92% over the last few quarters, with a slight decline in the most recent quarter. This ratio measures the company's ability to generate profits from its assets used in operations.
The Return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated between 5.35% and 6.63% during the same period. This ratio indicates how efficiently the company is utilizing its assets to generate profits.
The Return on total capital has varied between 5.11% to 8.37% over the quarters. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate returns relative to the total capital employed, including both equity and debt financing.
The Return on equity (ROE) has ranged from 5.86% to 7.05% over the quarters. This ratio evaluates the company's profitability in relation to its shareholders' equity.
Overall, despite some fluctuations, Simulations Plus Inc has generally maintained profitability levels within a reasonable range across the various profitability ratios, indicating a decent performance in utilizing its assets and capital to generate profits for its shareholders.