Shutterstock (SSTK)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 7.74% | 8.01% | 7.08% | 7.12% | 9.51% | 9.50% | 10.76% | 11.27% | 10.56% | 15.15% | 14.48% | 16.31% | 17.38% | 20.69% | 22.79% | 22.35% | 18.94% | 16.82% | 13.46% | 10.21% |
| Operating profit margin | 7.37% | 6.39% | 6.43% | 5.13% | 7.81% | 8.43% | 10.08% | 12.11% | 11.33% | 12.38% | 11.72% | 12.91% | 14.04% | 16.24% | 17.89% | 17.16% | 12.82% | 9.76% | 5.79% | 2.76% |
| Pretax margin | 6.70% | 6.27% | 7.55% | 11.63% | 13.99% | 14.70% | 15.16% | 11.84% | 11.01% | 11.90% | 11.21% | 12.89% | 13.60% | 16.49% | 18.24% | 17.35% | 13.46% | 10.11% | 6.40% | 3.44% |
| Net profit margin | 3.85% | 4.03% | 5.34% | 10.72% | 12.60% | 13.49% | 13.33% | 9.77% | 9.21% | 10.58% | 9.84% | 11.27% | 11.93% | 13.53% | 14.98% | 14.15% | 10.79% | 7.72% | 5.05% | 2.61% |
The profitability ratios of Shutterstock have shown fluctuating trends over the periods provided in the data.
- Gross profit margin has fluctuated, showing an upward trend from March 31, 2020, to March 31, 2021, peaking at 22.79%, before declining to 7.74% by December 31, 2024.
- Operating profit margin displayed a similar pattern, increasing until June 30, 2021, and then declining continuously to 7.37% by December 31, 2024.
- Pretax margin peaked at 18.24% on June 30, 2021, before gradually declining to 6.70% by December 31, 2024.
- Net profit margin also followed a similar trend, with the highest margin of 14.98% on June 30, 2021, and then decreasing to 3.85% by December 31, 2024.
Overall, Shutterstock's profitability ratios have shown volatile movements; it experienced periods of growth but also encountered challenges in sustaining profitability in the later periods. This indicates potential issues in cost management and revenue generation that may require further analysis and strategic interventions to improve overall profitability.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.25% | 4.28% | 5.65% | 4.35% | 6.60% | 7.28% | 8.51% | 12.12% | 10.62% | 11.97% | 11.08% | 12.80% | 12.69% | 14.40% | 16.12% | 15.57% | 11.69% | 9.22% | 5.96% | 2.90% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.74% | 2.70% | 4.70% | 9.10% | 10.64% | 11.65% | 11.25% | 9.78% | 8.64% | 10.23% | 9.30% | 11.17% | 10.79% | 11.99% | 13.50% | 12.84% | 9.84% | 7.30% | 5.20% | 2.75% |
| Return on total capital | 10.77% | 8.97% | 10.90% | 8.27% | 12.98% | 13.90% | 16.44% | 21.42% | 20.92% | 23.36% | 21.92% | 22.93% | 23.08% | 25.50% | 27.57% | 26.70% | 20.21% | 16.27% | 10.86% | 5.44% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 6.93% | 6.95% | 9.06% | 17.28% | 20.92% | 22.24% | 21.74% | 17.29% | 17.01% | 19.96% | 18.40% | 20.01% | 19.61% | 21.24% | 23.09% | 22.01% | 17.01% | 12.87% | 9.49% | 5.16% |
The profitability ratios of Shutterstock show fluctuating trends over the analyzed periods.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) increased steadily from March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021, peaking at 16.12%. However, it then declined gradually, reaching 5.65% by June 30, 2024.
2. Return on assets (ROA) experienced a similar upward trajectory, reaching its highest point of 13.50% on June 30, 2021. Subsequently, it decreased significantly to 2.74% by December 31, 2024.
3. Return on total capital was relatively stable, with peaks on March 31, 2021 (26.70%) and June 30, 2021 (27.57%). However, it declined consistently thereafter, hitting 8.27% by March 31, 2024.
4. Return on equity (ROE) exhibited a pattern of growth until June 30, 2021, where it peaked at 23.09%. Following this, ROE experienced a decline, reaching 6.93% by December 31, 2024.
Overall, the profitability ratios indicate that Shutterstock's operational efficiency and profitability fluctuated over the years, with some periods of strong performance followed by declines. It is imperative for the company to closely monitor and manage its profitability metrics to ensure sustained and healthy financial performance.