TripAdvisor Inc (TRIP)
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 | 90.52% | 87.21% | 87.44% | 88.85% | 90.27% | 91.84% | 92.13% | 92.38% | 92.29% | 92.39% | 92.15% | 91.93% | 91.80% | 91.38% | 90.88% | 89.31% | 90.89% | 92.35% | 93.18% | 93.71% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.21% | 7.11% | 6.78% | 7.12% | 7.77% | 5.59% | 6.20% | 7.68% | 7.10% | 6.09% | 2.45% | -6.53% | -14.52% | -25.10% | -41.12% | -85.97% | -54.47% | -26.00% | -9.09% | 8.89% |
| Pretax margin | 4.74% | 6.62% | 6.50% | 6.84% | 6.99% | 4.39% | 4.47% | 5.25% | 4.42% | 2.54% | -1.96% | -11.82% | -20.62% | -31.27% | -48.64% | -97.33% | -60.93% | -29.65% | -10.27% | 9.16% |
| Net profit margin | 3.22% | 4.96% | 1.32% | 1.32% | 0.56% | -1.43% | -1.61% | -1.25% | 1.27% | -0.51% | -2.53% | -9.80% | -16.41% | -24.71% | -38.56% | -78.84% | -48.01% | -24.42% | -9.36% | 5.74% |
The profitability ratios of TripAdvisor Inc indicate a fluctuating trend over the quarters.
- Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has generally been high, ranging from 87.44% to 93.71%. However, there was a slight decline towards the end of the period, dropping to 90.27% by December 31, 2023.
- Operating Profit Margin: TripAdvisor experienced significant fluctuations in its operating profit margin, initially reporting negative margins in mid-2020 but gradually improving. The margins increased from -9.09% in June 2020 to 7.11% by the end of September 2024.
- Pretax Margin: The pretax margin also witnessed variability, with negative margins reported up to mid-2022. Subsequently, the margins turned positive, reaching 6.62% by September 30, 2024.
- Net Profit Margin: Similarly, the net profit margin was negative up to mid-2022, before turning positive and showing improvement. The margins gradually increased from -9.80% in March 2022 to 3.22% by December 31, 2024.
Overall, TripAdvisor Inc's profitability margins have shown resilience and improvement over the quarters, with a notable comeback from negative margins to positive territory in the latter period.
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) | 4.45% | 4.72% | 4.43% | 4.71% | 5.48% | 3.72% | 3.80% | 4.58% | 4.13% | 3.27% | 1.15% | -2.87% | -5.72% | -8.43% | -10.77% | -17.29% | -16.71% | -10.72% | -4.45% | 5.36% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.30% | 3.29% | 0.86% | 0.88% | 0.39% | -0.95% | -0.99% | -0.75% | 0.74% | -0.27% | -1.19% | -4.30% | -6.47% | -8.30% | -10.10% | -15.86% | -14.73% | -10.07% | -4.58% | 3.46% |
| Return on total capital | 14.21% | 17.58% | 19.72% | 21.21% | 20.21% | 15.43% | 15.11% | 15.72% | 12.78% | 9.84% | 2.89% | -9.91% | -17.74% | -24.43% | -32.73% | -49.94% | -37.47% | -24.34% | -10.96% | 13.83% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 6.26% | 9.53% | 2.80% | 2.91% | 1.15% | -3.04% | -3.46% | -2.48% | 2.21% | -0.86% | -3.89% | -13.30% | -18.76% | -24.18% | -30.94% | -45.10% | -32.73% | -22.14% | -11.29% | 8.18% |
TripAdvisor Inc's profitability ratios show a mixed performance over the analyzed period.
Firstly, the Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) improved from negative values in 2020 to reach a positive range by the end of 2024, indicating that the company became more efficient in generating profits from its assets over time.
Secondly, the Return on assets (ROA) also started from negative levels in 2020, steadily increasing to become positive by the end of 2023 and further improving by the end of 2024. This suggests an enhancement in the company's overall ability to generate profits from its total assets.
Thirdly, the Return on total capital experienced significant fluctuations, starting from negative values in 2020, reaching positive territory in 2022, and continuing to increase until the end of 2024. This trend indicates that the company's profitability in relation to its total invested capital improved considerably over the analyzed period.
Lastly, the Return on equity (ROE) also displayed improvements, transitioning from negative figures in 2020 to positive values by the end of 2022, indicating that the company was able to enhance its profitability for shareholders.
Overall, the profitability ratios of TripAdvisor Inc depict a positive trajectory, showing increasing profitability and efficiency in utilizing assets and capital to generate returns for investors.