Under Armour Inc A (UAA)

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 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
Gross profit margin 47.47% 46.83% 46.36% 46.13% 45.70% 45.41% 44.76% 44.83% 46.69% 48.49% 49.57% 50.35% 50.00% 49.17% 49.10% 48.27% 47.61% 47.72% 47.20% 46.90%
Operating profit margin -2.20% -1.09% -1.66% 4.03% 4.56% 4.79% 4.44% 4.62% 5.46% 6.87% 7.17% 8.56% 8.20% 6.29% 1.08% -13.71% -13.19% -11.42% -7.14% 4.50%
Pretax margin -2.43% -0.33% -0.84% 4.67% 5.09% 5.37% 4.85% 4.84% 6.06% 5.97% 5.50% 6.90% 9.15% 7.55% 3.25% -11.17% -15.42% -13.30% -8.74% 3.08%
Net profit margin -2.39% -0.33% -1.50% 4.07% 6.93% 6.86% 6.55% 6.47% 5.26% 5.30% 5.02% 6.34% 7.82% 6.62% 2.46% -12.27% -16.60% -15.21% -10.42% 1.75%

Under Armour Inc A has shown a fluctuating trend in its profitability ratios over the analyzed period.

- Gross profit margin has generally been increasing from December 31, 2019, to December 31, 2021, peaking at 50.35%, before slightly declining to 47.47% by December 31, 2024.

- Operating profit margin had significant fluctuations, starting from negative figures in March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2020, before improving and peaking at 8.56% by December 31, 2021. However, it declined in the subsequent quarters and turned negative again by December 31, 2024.

- Pretax margin followed a similar trajectory to the operating profit margin, with notable improvements from March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2021, before declining and becoming negative again by December 31, 2024.

- Net profit margin also varied, showing negative values from March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2020, before turning positive and reaching a peak of 7.82% by September 30, 2021. However, it decreased to -2.39% by December 31, 2024.

Overall, despite some improvements in profitability margins during the analyzed period, the company faced challenges in maintaining consistent profitability, as witnessed by the fluctuations in its operating, pretax, and net profit margins towards the later quarters.


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 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
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) -2.52% -1.31% -1.90% 4.83% 5.21% 5.92% 5.36% 5.65% 6.83% 8.64% 8.99% 9.74% 9.46% 7.03% 1.05% -12.19% -12.24% -10.29% -7.37% 4.89%
Return on assets (ROA) -2.75% -0.39% -1.72% 4.87% 7.93% 8.47% 7.90% 7.91% 6.57% 6.66% 6.30% 7.21% 9.02% 7.40% 2.41% -10.92% -15.40% -13.70% -10.75% 1.90%
Return on total capital -4.52% -2.35% -3.65% 8.47% 9.95% 11.20% 10.52% 10.75% 13.36% 16.55% 17.23% 17.67% 17.27% 12.92% 1.86% -22.89% -24.12% -21.35% -16.64% 8.63%
Return on equity (ROE) -6.41% -0.89% -4.59% 10.78% 18.74% 19.58% 19.47% 19.43% 17.32% 17.49% 16.77% 17.24% 21.99% 19.51% 6.68% -32.77% -50.94% -48.16% -33.55% 4.29%

Based on the data provided, the profitability ratios of Under Armour Inc A show a mixed performance over the analyzed period.

1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) ranged from negative figures in the first half of 2020 to a peak of 9.74% in December 2021. Despite some fluctuations, the ratio generally improved from negative figures to around 5-9% in 2023 and 2024.

2. Return on assets (ROA) also exhibited volatility, with negative values in 2020 and early 2021, reaching a peak of 8.47% in September 2023 before declining again. The ratio ended the period at -2.75% in December 2024.

3. Return on total capital showed a similar trend to ROA, improving from negative values in 2020 to a peak of 17.67% in December 2021. However, the ratio decreased towards the end of the period, falling to -4.52% in December 2024.

4. Return on equity (ROE) experienced a significant downturn in mid-2020 with negative values, recovering thereafter to reach its highest point of 21.99% in September 2021. The ratio remained relatively stable around 17-19% throughout 2022 and 2023 before decreasing to -6.41% in December 2024.

Overall, while some profitability metrics showed improvement and stability during the period, others experienced volatility and declines, indicating varying levels of financial health and operational efficiency for Under Armour Inc A.