Seagate Technology PLC (STX)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 12.58% | 9.45% | 7.06% | 5.99% | 10.14% | 15.29% | 19.05% | 22.69% | 24.77% | 24.85% | 24.60% | 23.65% | 22.26% | 21.22% | 21.45% | 21.95% | 21.88% | 22.82% | 22.03% | 22.04% |
| Operating profit margin | 7.30% | 2.73% | -4.73% | -8.55% | -4.63% | -0.09% | 7.72% | 13.97% | 16.77% | 17.48% | 17.22% | 15.92% | 13.97% | 12.30% | 12.21% | 12.47% | 12.37% | 13.15% | 12.29% | 12.60% |
| Pretax margin | 7.19% | -2.96% | -10.23% | -9.91% | -6.72% | -1.52% | 6.52% | 11.10% | 14.40% | 15.76% | 15.75% | 14.47% | 12.62% | 9.94% | 9.93% | 10.29% | 9.82% | 11.21% | 10.43% | 11.04% |
| Net profit margin | 5.41% | -4.49% | -11.71% | -10.97% | -7.16% | -1.88% | 6.49% | 10.90% | 14.14% | 15.43% | 15.37% | 14.09% | 12.30% | 9.81% | 9.72% | 10.02% | 9.55% | 17.55% | 17.01% | 17.66% |
Seagate Technology PLC's profitability ratios have shown significant fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The gross profit margin, which reflects the company's ability to generate profit from its revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold, has varied between 5.99% and 24.77%. This wide range indicates fluctuations in the company's pricing strategy and cost efficiency.
The operating profit margin, representing the proportion of revenue remaining after deducting operating expenses, has displayed a range from -8.55% to 17.48%. The negative margins suggest periods of operational inefficiency or high operating costs, while the positive margins highlight periods of effective cost management and profitability.
The pretax margin, which indicates the company's profitability before accounting for taxes, has fluctuated between -10.23% and 15.76%. Negative margins suggest financial challenges or losses, while positive margins reflect profitability before tax obligations.
The net profit margin, which represents the percentage of revenue remaining after all expenses have been deducted, has varied from -11.71% to 17.55%. Negative margins indicate periods of net losses, while positive margins demonstrate profitability after all expenses, including taxes and interest.
Overall, Seagate Technology PLC's profitability ratios reflect a mix of challenges and successes in managing costs, generating revenue, and ultimately achieving profitability over the periods analyzed. Monitoring these ratios can provide valuable insights into the company's financial performance and potential areas for improvement.
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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.84% | 2.31% | -4.11% | -8.03% | -4.53% | -0.10% | 9.36% | 17.14% | 21.86% | 22.99% | 21.96% | 21.21% | 17.20% | 14.55% | 13.82% | 14.42% | 14.56% | 15.46% | 13.71% | 14.39% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.33% | -3.80% | -10.18% | -10.31% | -7.00% | -2.02% | 7.86% | 13.38% | 18.44% | 20.28% | 19.61% | 18.77% | 15.15% | 11.60% | 11.01% | 11.59% | 11.24% | 20.63% | 18.99% | 20.16% |
| Return on total capital | 20.98% | 4.72% | -7.86% | -8.68% | -4.37% | 4.28% | 18.22% | 27.25% | 37.28% | 35.43% | 34.49% | 34.40% | 28.38% | 22.69% | 19.80% | 20.99% | 20.75% | 23.29% | 21.01% | 22.39% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,512.84% | 440.62% | 349.43% | 269.05% | 208.24% | 206.20% | 99.90% | 56.40% | 56.18% | 101.62% | 92.68% | 99.55% |
Seagate Technology PLC's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past several quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has varied from -0.10% to 22.99% during the period under review, indicating mixed operational efficiency in generating profits from its assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) also exhibited variability, ranging from -10.31% to 20.63%. This metric reflects the company's ability to generate profits from all its assets, with some quarters showing negative returns.
- Return on total capital showed a wider range of performance, spanning from -8.68% to 37.28%. This ratio considers both debt and equity in measuring profitability, and the fluctuations suggest changing levels of efficiency in utilizing total capital.
- Return on equity (ROE) experienced extreme volatility, with values ranging from 56.18% to 1,512.84%. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity, and the significant variations reflect fluctuations in shareholder returns over the quarters.
Overall, Seagate Technology PLC's profitability ratios highlight the company's mixed performance in generating returns for its assets, total capital, and equity holders. The fluctuations suggest varying levels of operational efficiency and profitability challenges that the company may need to address to enhance its financial performance.