Vericel Corp Ord (VCEL)
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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 72.55% | 71.47% | 70.42% | 69.50% | 68.64% | 67.66% | 67.31% | 66.66% | 66.80% | 66.29% | 66.00% | 67.53% | 67.88% | 68.68% | 69.94% | 68.49% | 67.83% | 67.08% | 66.98% | 68.34% |
| Operating profit margin | 1.90% | -0.54% | -1.78% | -1.81% | -3.27% | -7.08% | -8.33% | -10.61% | -10.38% | -11.93% | -11.07% | -7.50% | -5.03% | 0.19% | 5.79% | 3.14% | 1.91% | -0.60% | -0.97% | -10.57% |
| Pretax margin | 4.43% | 2.05% | 0.75% | 0.61% | -1.20% | -5.31% | -6.99% | -9.68% | -9.73% | -11.55% | -10.81% | -7.31% | -4.85% | 0.40% | 6.04% | 3.49% | 2.45% | 0.12% | -0.00% | -9.39% |
| Net profit margin | 4.37% | 1.56% | 0.37% | 0.22% | -1.02% | -4.91% | -6.74% | -9.35% | -9.98% | -11.17% | -10.40% | -7.03% | -4.78% | 0.14% | 5.78% | 3.24% | 2.31% | 0.12% | -0.00% | -9.39% |
Vericel Corp Ord's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the reported periods. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable within a range of 66% to 72%, indicating the company has been able to effectively manage its production costs.
However, the operating profit margin and pretax margin have shown more volatility, with periods of negative margins interspersed with positive margins. This suggests that Vericel Corp Ord has experienced challenges in controlling operating expenses and generating consistent pre-tax profits over the analyzed periods.
The net profit margin has also varied significantly, with several quarters reporting negative margins. This indicates that after accounting for all expenses, including interest and taxes, the company's profitability has been inconsistent.
Overall, Vericel Corp Ord's profitability ratios demonstrate a need for the company to focus on cost management and operational efficiency to improve its bottom line and achieve more stable profitability in the future.
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) | 1.04% | -0.31% | -1.01% | -1.05% | -1.83% | -4.12% | -4.78% | -6.78% | -6.25% | -7.66% | -7.02% | -4.92% | -3.22% | 0.13% | 3.95% | 1.96% | 1.15% | -0.45% | -0.77% | -8.48% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.39% | 0.91% | 0.21% | 0.13% | -0.57% | -2.86% | -3.87% | -5.97% | -6.01% | -7.18% | -6.60% | -4.62% | -3.07% | 0.10% | 3.95% | 2.02% | 1.39% | 0.09% | -0.00% | -7.54% |
| Return on total capital | 3.81% | 2.04% | 0.91% | 0.80% | -0.78% | -4.49% | -5.95% | -8.20% | -8.12% | -10.27% | -9.57% | -6.67% | -4.45% | 2.04% | 7.77% | 5.13% | 4.19% | 0.81% | -0.09% | -11.20% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 3.55% | 1.38% | 0.32% | 0.19% | -0.90% | -4.45% | -6.04% | -8.16% | -8.53% | -10.01% | -9.24% | -6.43% | -4.38% | 0.14% | 5.80% | 3.05% | 2.13% | 0.13% | -0.00% | -10.44% |
Vericel Corp Ord's profitability ratios show mixed performance over the past few years.
- The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has been volatile, ranging from negative percentages to a peak of 3.95% in June 2021 before declining again. The metric indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its operational assets, with recent figures showing some improvement but still remaining negative overall.
- The Return on Assets (ROA) has followed a similar trend, with fluctuations in profitability levels over the years. The metric improved from negative to positive values, reaching the highest point of 2.39% by December 2024. This ratio measures the company's efficiency in utilizing its total assets to generate earnings.
- The Return on Total Capital has fluctuated similarly, showing a mix of negative and positive percentages. The metric peaked at 3.81% in December 2024, reflecting the company's ability to generate returns from its total invested capital.
- The Return on Equity (ROE) also experienced fluctuations but generally mirrored the trend of other profitability ratios. The metric saw improvements over time, reaching 3.55% by December 2024. ROE signifies the company's ability to generate returns for its shareholders based on their equity investments.
Overall, while there have been periods of improvement in profitability ratios, Vericel Corp Ord still faces challenges in consistently generating positive returns from its assets and capital. Further analysis and monitoring of these ratios are necessary to assess the company's financial performance effectively.