Ultra Clean Holdings Inc (UCTT)
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 | 16.99% | 16.95% | 16.40% | 16.13% | 15.99% | 16.95% | 18.18% | 18.91% | 19.58% | 20.04% | 20.30% | 20.32% | 20.46% | 20.39% | 20.35% | 20.93% | 20.86% | 20.56% | 20.18% | 19.32% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.35% | 3.53% | 2.69% | 2.25% | 2.03% | 4.01% | 5.11% | 3.88% | 5.07% | 5.75% | 6.56% | 8.50% | 8.84% | 8.40% | 8.42% | 9.31% | 8.68% | 7.05% | 5.48% | 3.93% |
| Pretax margin | 2.69% | 1.30% | 0.48% | -1.11% | -1.16% | 1.41% | 2.78% | 1.87% | 3.29% | 3.86% | 4.79% | 6.75% | 7.01% | 6.59% | 6.68% | 7.69% | 6.93% | 4.68% | 3.05% | 1.10% |
| Net profit margin | 1.13% | 0.18% | -0.46% | -2.09% | -1.79% | 0.03% | 1.21% | 0.41% | 1.70% | 2.39% | 3.43% | 5.44% | 5.69% | 5.20% | 5.34% | 6.23% | 5.55% | 3.41% | 1.73% | -0.05% |
Ultra Clean Holdings Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the analyzed periods:
1. Gross Profit Margin: The trend in gross profit margin has been relatively stable around 20%, but it declined slightly in the most recent period, indicating a potential decrease in the company's ability to generate profit from its core business operations.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin displayed a more volatile pattern, with a notable decline from the peak in December 2020 to the lowest level in December 2023. This suggests fluctuations in the company's operating efficiency and cost management.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin also exhibited significant variability, with a general downward trend from March 2021 to March 2024. The negative pretax margins in the last two quarters of 2023 improved in 2024, indicating potential challenges in generating profits before accounting for taxes.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin followed a similar trend to the pretax margin, with fluctuations and a general decrease over time. The negative net profit margins in the last two quarters of the analyzed period improved to positive values in 2024, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits after all expenses and taxes.
Overall, Ultra Clean Holdings Inc's profitability ratios suggest fluctuations in its ability to generate profits, with some periods of decline in margins. Monitoring these ratios closely can provide insights into the company's financial health and efficiency in managing its operations.
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) | 4.76% | 3.59% | 2.62% | 2.12% | 1.88% | 4.04% | 5.70% | 4.66% | 6.13% | 7.12% | 7.90% | 9.49% | 9.17% | 8.11% | 7.60% | 11.69% | 11.01% | 8.74% | 6.00% | 4.13% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.23% | 0.18% | -0.45% | -1.97% | -1.67% | 0.03% | 1.35% | 0.49% | 2.06% | 2.97% | 4.12% | 6.08% | 5.90% | 5.02% | 4.82% | 7.83% | 7.04% | 4.23% | 1.90% | -0.06% |
| Return on total capital | 6.42% | 4.78% | 3.13% | 2.28% | 2.20% | 5.60% | 7.67% | 6.06% | 8.12% | 9.03% | 16.47% | 20.33% | 12.45% | 10.69% | 9.69% | 15.94% | 14.33% | 10.41% | 7.33% | 4.75% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 2.71% | 0.42% | -1.01% | -4.47% | -3.71% | 0.07% | 2.92% | 1.05% | 4.55% | 6.77% | 9.48% | 13.92% | 14.08% | 12.06% | 11.60% | 16.71% | 14.57% | 8.96% | 4.44% | -0.13% |
Ultra Clean Holdings Inc's profitability metrics reflect varying performance over the analyzed period.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) shows an upward trend from 4.13% in March 2020 to a peak of 11.69% in March 2021 before fluctuating and ending at 4.76% in December 2024.
- Return on assets (ROA) depicts a similar trajectory, starting at -0.06% in March 2020, increasing to a peak of 7.83% in March 2021, then decreasing and closing at 1.23% in December 2024.
- Return on total capital first rises from 4.75% in March 2020 to a high of 20.33% in March 2022, then fluctuates and ends at 6.42% in December 2024.
- Return on equity (ROE) follows a comparable pattern, beginning at -0.13% in March 2020, reaching a peak of 16.71% in March 2021, and concluding at 2.71% in December 2024.
Overall, despite fluctuations in performance, the company managed to generate profitability from its assets and capital over the analyzed period, with some fluctuations in return on equity.