Semtech Corporation (SMTC)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 25, 2020 | Jul 26, 2020 | Apr 26, 2020 | Jan 26, 2020 | Oct 27, 2019 | Jul 28, 2019 | Apr 28, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 38.33% | 51.97% | 54.50% | 58.04% | 62.69% | 62.53% | 62.32% | 63.22% | 62.66% | 61.56% | 60.87% | 60.56% | 60.38% | 61.47% | 61.64% | 61.91% | 49.92% | 50.44% | 41.08% | 35.29% |
| Operating profit margin | -122.18% | -49.79% | -43.04% | 4.35% | 12.16% | 24.15% | 23.64% | 21.37% | 19.71% | 17.06% | 15.71% | 13.89% | 12.72% | 11.72% | 11.36% | 10.24% | 7.71% | 9.91% | 10.60% | 10.89% |
| Pretax margin | -134.75% | -59.73% | -50.59% | 0.10% | 10.31% | 22.70% | 23.25% | 20.92% | 19.19% | 16.44% | 14.84% | 12.60% | 10.75% | 9.54% | 9.17% | 8.94% | 7.18% | 10.69% | 7.57% | 7.85% |
| Net profit margin | -141.29% | -65.59% | -57.29% | -0.78% | 8.04% | 18.57% | 19.61% | 18.26% | 17.08% | 15.01% | 13.54% | 11.76% | 10.16% | 8.35% | 7.75% | 5.88% | 5.28% | 7.55% | 5.61% | 6.44% |
Semtech Corporation's profitability ratios have exhibited fluctuations over the past several quarters. The gross profit margin has ranged from a low of 35.29% to a high of 62.69%. This metric shows the company's ability to generate profit from its revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
On the other hand, the operating profit margin has also been volatile, with a low of -122.18% and a high of 24.15%. This ratio reflects Semtech's profitability from its core operations, considering operating expenses.
The pretax margin, which indicates the company's profitability before taxes, has shown a similar pattern, ranging from -134.75% to 23.25%. This metric gives insight into Semtech's ability to generate profit before tax expenses are deducted.
Finally, the net profit margin, which represents the company's profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has fluctuated between -141.29% and 19.61%. This metric reflects Semtech's overall bottom-line profitability after considering all costs.
Overall, Semtech Corporation's profitability ratios suggest varying levels of profitability over time, highlighting the company's performance in generating profits at different stages of its operations.
Return on investment
| Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 25, 2020 | Jul 26, 2020 | Apr 26, 2020 | Jan 26, 2020 | Oct 27, 2019 | Jul 28, 2019 | Apr 28, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -68.74% | -18.65% | -15.59% | 1.35% | 3.61% | 13.05% | 15.96% | 14.71% | 12.82% | 10.79% | 9.55% | 8.15% | 6.93% | 6.32% | 5.94% | 5.43% | 4.94% | 6.64% | 9.08% | 11.33% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -79.49% | -24.57% | -20.75% | -0.24% | 2.39% | 10.03% | 13.24% | 12.56% | 11.11% | 9.50% | 8.23% | 6.90% | 5.54% | 4.50% | 4.05% | 3.12% | 3.38% | 5.06% | 4.80% | 6.70% |
| Return on total capital | -88.73% | -22.22% | -19.42% | 1.66% | 4.53% | 15.37% | 19.75% | 17.93% | 15.95% | 13.54% | 11.89% | 9.91% | 8.54% | 7.70% | 7.24% | 6.52% | 5.97% | 7.95% | 10.98% | 13.51% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | — | -149.79% | -119.86% | -0.83% | 8.12% | 18.58% | 19.89% | 19.08% | 17.04% | 14.83% | 12.79% | 10.47% | 8.57% | 6.98% | 6.30% | 4.83% | 5.26% | 7.63% | 7.36% | 10.15% |
Semtech Corporation's profitability ratios have displayed fluctuating trends over the past few quarters. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown significant variability, ranging from a low of -68.74% to a high of 15.96%. This indicates inconsistent operational efficiency in generating profits from its assets.
The return on assets (ROA) also shows fluctuation, with a low of -79.49% and a high of 13.24%. The negative values suggest that the company has experienced periods of unprofitability at different points in time.
Return on total capital has exhibited similar variability, ranging from -88.73% to 19.75%. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate returns from both equity and debt capital employed in its operations.
Return on equity (ROE) has shown a wide range as well, from -149.79% to 19.89%. The negative values indicate periods where the company has incurred significant losses relative to its shareholders' equity.
Overall, the inconsistency in Semtech Corporation's profitability ratios may indicate challenges in maintaining stable profitability and optimizing the utilization of its assets and capital resources. Further analysis and monitoring of these ratios over time will be essential to assess the company's financial performance and stability.