Strategic Education Inc (STRA)
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 | 46.68% | 47.29% | 46.98% | 46.02% | 44.83% | 43.43% | 42.47% | 43.04% | 43.94% | 44.36% | 44.68% | 45.46% | 46.25% | 46.20% | 47.09% | 47.51% | 48.17% | 49.32% | 48.93% | 47.88% |
| Operating profit margin | 12.47% | 14.17% | 13.51% | 11.47% | 9.59% | 6.65% | 5.13% | 6.41% | 7.08% | 7.81% | 7.71% | 7.26% | 6.53% | 4.41% | 5.27% | 7.35% | 10.64% | 13.96% | 14.37% | 12.67% |
| Pretax margin | 13.23% | 14.76% | 13.99% | 12.41% | 8.89% | 6.64% | 5.03% | 5.30% | 6.53% | 6.69% | 6.46% | 6.79% | 6.77% | 4.49% | 5.61% | 7.79% | 11.09% | 14.67% | 15.30% | 13.85% |
| Net profit margin | 9.24% | 10.44% | 9.84% | 8.70% | 6.16% | 4.45% | 3.40% | 3.54% | 4.38% | 4.69% | 4.45% | 4.78% | 4.87% | 3.49% | 4.24% | 5.76% | 8.39% | 10.63% | 11.16% | 10.32% |
Strategic Education Inc's profitability ratios exhibit certain trends over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin, which reflects the percentage of revenue retained after deducting the cost of goods sold, started at 47.88% in March 2020, peaking at 49.32% in September 2020, before a decline to 43.94% in December 2022. It showed a slight recovery to 46.68% by December 2024.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin, indicating the efficiency of company operations in generating profit, fluctuated over the period. It ranged from a high of 14.37% in June 2020 to a low of 4.41% in September 2021. The margin showed an increasing trend from March 2023 onwards, reaching 12.47% by December 2024.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin, representing the percentage of revenue that translates to pre-tax income, had fluctuations throughout the period. It peaked at 15.30% in June 2020, plunged to 4.49% in September 2021, and then gradually improved to 13.23% by December 2024.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin, indicating the portion of revenue that remains as net income after all expenses, also displayed variability. It ranged from 11.16% in June 2020 to 3.40% in June 2023. The margin increased from March 2024 to reach 9.24% by December 2024.
In summary, Strategic Education Inc experienced fluctuations in its profitability margins over the period, with some ratios showing improvement towards the end of the analyzed timeframe. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor these trends to assess the company's financial performance accurately.
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) | 7.42% | 7.84% | 7.39% | 6.21% | 5.11% | 3.46% | 2.58% | 3.15% | 3.49% | 3.76% | 3.67% | 3.37% | 3.21% | 2.14% | 2.44% | 3.27% | 4.76% | 6.98% | 8.24% | 7.22% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.50% | 5.78% | 5.38% | 4.71% | 3.28% | 2.32% | 1.71% | 1.74% | 2.16% | 2.26% | 2.11% | 2.22% | 2.39% | 1.70% | 1.96% | 2.56% | 3.76% | 5.32% | 6.40% | 5.88% |
| Return on total capital | 9.46% | 10.10% | 9.87% | 8.85% | 6.91% | 5.48% | 4.18% | 4.27% | 4.88% | 5.27% | 5.29% | 5.51% | 6.45% | 5.57% | 6.06% | 6.86% | 7.75% | 9.68% | 11.06% | 10.09% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 6.78% | 7.37% | 6.98% | 6.18% | 4.22% | 3.07% | 2.29% | 2.34% | 2.85% | 3.13% | 2.89% | 3.05% | 3.21% | 2.32% | 2.68% | 3.49% | 4.93% | 6.39% | 7.72% | 7.19% |
Strategic Education Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the period under consideration. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) ranged from a high of 8.24% in June 2020 to a low of 2.14% in September 2021, with a slight upward trend towards the end of the period at 7.42% in December 2024. The Return on Assets (ROA) followed a similar pattern, with values fluctuating between 6.40% in June 2020 and 1.71% in June 2023 before increasing to 5.50% in December 2024.
Moreover, the Return on Total Capital exhibited a gradual decline from 11.06% in June 2020 to 4.18% in June 2023, followed by an improvement to 10.10% by September 2024. The Return on Equity (ROE) also displayed variability, with values ranging from 7.72% in June 2020 to 2.29% in June 2023, before rising to 6.78% by December 2024.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Strategic Education Inc reflect a fluctuating performance over the period analyzed, indicating changes in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its assets, capital, and equity. Further analysis would be necessary to understand the factors driving these fluctuations and their implications for the company's financial health and future prospects.