Uber Technologies Inc (UBER)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 19.41% | 17.46% | 15.05% | 12.01% | 10.69% | 9.69% | 8.95% | 6.39% | 1.30% | -1.83% | -7.28% | -13.83% | -10.87% | -9.10% | -5.23% | -10.06% | -8.86% |
| Operating profit margin | 2.98% | 0.88% | -1.64% | -4.76% | -5.75% | -7.71% | -9.07% | -13.04% | -21.97% | -28.04% | -36.73% | -47.47% | -43.66% | -45.49% | -41.59% | -67.12% | -66.12% |
| Pretax margin | 5.63% | 2.92% | -0.80% | -9.64% | -29.25% | -31.12% | -40.77% | -33.76% | -5.66% | -18.39% | -9.91% | -34.33% | -62.49% | -65.03% | -60.35% | -80.96% | -65.08% |
| Net profit margin | 5.06% | 2.93% | -1.07% | -9.95% | -28.68% | -30.45% | -39.39% | -29.52% | -2.84% | -15.88% | -7.98% | -36.51% | -60.77% | -63.29% | -58.58% | -79.32% | -65.43% |
Uber Technologies Inc has shown consistent gross profit margins ranging from 38.27% to 39.76% over the past eight quarters, indicating stable profitability in generating revenue after cost of goods sold. However, the operating profit margin has been less consistent, fluctuating between -1.64% to 2.98% during the same period, with the company experiencing challenges in controlling operating expenses.
The pretax margin also varied significantly, ranging from -40.89% to 6.35%, indicating fluctuations in profitability before accounting for taxes. Meanwhile, the net profit margin, which represents the company's profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has shown a similar trend, varying from -1.07% to 5.06%.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Uber Technologies Inc reveal that the company has faced challenges in maintaining consistent operational and net profitability over the past two years. Further analysis of cost management and revenue generation strategies may be necessary to improve overall profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 2.87% | 0.88% | -1.68% | -4.97% | -5.71% | -7.20% | -7.47% | -8.51% | -9.89% | -11.28% | -12.98% | -14.79% | -14.62% | -17.16% | -17.52% | -29.33% | -27.06% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.88% | 2.93% | -1.10% | -10.38% | -28.47% | -28.43% | -32.45% | -19.26% | -1.28% | -6.39% | -2.82% | -11.37% | -20.36% | -23.87% | -24.68% | -34.66% | -26.78% |
| Return on total capital | 13.20% | 9.02% | 1.84% | -15.86% | -52.74% | -54.75% | -62.11% | -37.00% | -2.13% | -9.73% | -3.69% | -15.19% | -32.80% | -42.57% | -41.62% | -59.76% | -39.71% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 16.77% | 11.25% | -4.32% | -44.87% | -124.55% | -141.59% | -151.07% | -70.86% | -3.43% | -16.92% | -7.21% | -28.98% | -55.19% | -77.12% | -72.97% | -91.96% | -59.94% |
Uber Technologies Inc has shown improvements in its profitability ratios over the past few quarters, as indicated by the increasing trend in operating return on assets (Operating ROA) from -8.51% in Q1 2022 to 2.87% in Q4 2023. This suggests that the company has been able to generate more profit from its assets through its operations.
Similarly, Return on assets (ROA) has also improved from -32.45% in Q2 2022 to 4.88% in Q4 2023, indicating that the company has become more efficient in generating profits relative to its total assets. However, the ROA was negative in several quarters, highlighting challenges in generating profits from assets in those periods.
Return on total capital and Return on equity (ROE) have also shown positive trends, with Return on total capital increasing from -15.21% in Q1 2022 to 5.56% in Q4 2023 and ROE improving from -151.07% in Q2 2022 to 16.77% in Q4 2023. These trends suggest that the company has been successful in utilizing its capital effectively and generating returns for its equity holders.
Overall, the improving profitability ratios of Uber Technologies Inc indicate that the company has been making progress in enhancing its operational efficiency and profitability over the analyzed periods.