Sonos Inc (SONO)

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
Gross profit margin 45.36% 44.78% 44.56% 42.84% 42.32% 42.60% 42.97% 45.45% 46.74% 46.67% 47.70% 47.18% 47.41% 46.99% 45.69% 43.10% 41.73% 41.95% 42.14% 41.87%
Operating profit margin -0.45% -2.64% -1.69% -1.23% -3.10% -1.43% 2.43% 5.11% 7.69% 8.20% 8.65% 9.03% 10.72% 6.91% 3.03% -2.05% -5.27% -1.98% 0.35% 0.45%
Pretax margin 0.17% -1.79% -0.90% 0.26% -1.82% -0.92% 2.77% 3.92% 6.82% 7.98% 8.45% 9.14% 11.15% 7.25% 3.47% -1.51% -5.27% -1.85% 0.54% -0.09%
Net profit margin -1.03% -2.81% -0.28% -0.61% -2.56% -1.20% 1.07% 3.85% 6.83% 7.83% 8.63% 9.24% 10.95% 7.08% 2.94% -1.52% -5.32% -1.95% 0.33% -0.38%

Sonos Inc's profitability ratios have exhibited fluctuations over the analyzed periods. The gross profit margin has ranged from 41.73% to 47.70%, with a general upward trend in recent quarters, indicating improving efficiency in production and sales.

However, the operating profit margin has been volatile, fluctuating between -5.27% and 10.72%. The company experienced a loss in some quarters, but profitability has generally improved since the earlier periods.

The pretax margin has shown similar variability, ranging from -5.27% to 11.15%. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes, with a notable increase in profitability in the most recent quarters.

The net profit margin, which considers all expenses including taxes, has also been inconsistent, varying between -5.32% and 10.95%. Despite the fluctuations, there has been an overall improvement in profitability over time, with recent quarters showing better performance.

In summary, while Sonos Inc has faced challenges in maintaining consistent profitability, there are indications of improvements in recent periods, particularly in terms of gross profit margins and net profitability.


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
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) -0.73% -4.42% -2.45% -2.05% -4.90% -2.27% 3.58% 7.53% 11.10% 12.05% 10.94% 13.61% 16.78% 10.33% 4.00% -3.34% -10.47% -4.01% 0.53% 0.75%
Return on assets (ROA) -1.70% -4.71% -0.41% -1.03% -4.05% -1.90% 1.58% 5.67% 9.87% 11.51% 10.91% 13.93% 17.13% 10.58% 3.88% -2.46% -10.57% -3.94% 0.50% -0.63%
Return on total capital 0.64% -5.48% -2.30% 0.98% -5.06% -2.43% 7.88% 12.36% 19.12% 21.45% 21.64% 27.69% 32.37% 19.82% 9.84% -5.88% -23.39% -6.81% 2.42% 0.45%
Return on equity (ROE) -3.51% -8.82% -0.76% -1.98% -7.30% -3.28% 3.01% 12.02% 19.09% 21.01% 22.04% 27.87% 31.64% 19.15% 8.11% -6.75% -26.08% -8.39% 1.18% -1.70%

Sonos Inc's profitability ratios have displayed fluctuations over the provided time periods.

- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown volatility, ranging from a high of 16.78% in Mar 31, 2021, to a low of -4.90% in Jun 30, 2023. The negative trend observed recently may indicate potential operational inefficiencies.

- Return on assets (ROA) has also fluctuated significantly, with a peak of 17.13% in Mar 31, 2021, and a low of -4.71% in Mar 31, 2024. The negative values suggest that the company is not generating a favorable return on its total assets.

- Return on total capital has shown variability, ranging from a high of 32.37% in Dec 31, 2021, to a low of -23.39% in Sep 30, 2020. This ratio reflects the efficiency of utilizing both equity and debt to generate profits, with recent negative values indicating challenges in generating returns on invested capital.

- Return on equity (ROE) has exhibited fluctuations, with the highest figure of 31.64% in Sep 30, 2021, and the lowest of -26.08% in Sep 30, 2020. The negative values suggest the company may be struggling to deliver satisfactory returns to its shareholders.

Overall, Sonos Inc's profitability ratios indicate a volatile performance, with recent trends pointing to challenges in efficiently utilizing assets and generating returns for various stakeholders.