Vicor Corporation (VICR)
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 | 49.61% | 49.65% | 50.41% | 50.88% | 49.51% | 49.18% | 47.59% | 46.09% | 44.96% | 23.15% | 23.16% | 23.80% | 24.77% | 50.24% | 48.50% | 46.14% | 44.23% | 43.75% | 44.82% | 45.63% |
| Operating profit margin | -0.35% | -0.87% | 1.89% | 6.20% | 12.41% | 12.40% | 9.49% | 7.99% | 6.77% | 3.76% | 5.09% | 6.35% | 7.73% | 16.47% | 15.10% | 10.68% | 5.84% | 2.41% | 2.46% | 2.66% |
| Pretax margin | 2.82% | 2.55% | 4.70% | 8.61% | 14.55% | 14.17% | 10.68% | 8.79% | 7.15% | 3.75% | 5.21% | 6.51% | 7.89% | 16.86% | 15.48% | 11.04% | 6.21% | 2.81% | 2.80% | 3.04% |
| Net profit margin | 1.65% | 1.25% | 2.53% | 6.97% | 12.95% | 12.61% | 9.19% | 7.71% | 6.34% | 3.53% | 5.20% | 6.47% | 7.87% | 16.65% | 14.82% | 10.77% | 6.03% | 2.91% | 3.05% | 3.09% |
Vicor Corporation's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the years. The gross profit margin has experienced variability, starting at around 45% and reaching a peak of over 50% in the most recent periods. This indicates that the company has been effectively managing its production costs and generating higher profits from sales.
The operating profit margin has also been inconsistent, with a significant increase in mid-2021 followed by a decline in the latter periods, even turning negative in the most recent quarter. This suggests that Vicor Corporation may be facing challenges in controlling its operating expenses or experiencing fluctuations in its operating income.
The pretax margin follows a similar pattern to the operating profit margin, with fluctuations in profitability over time. The margin peaked in mid-2021 before declining in subsequent periods. This indicates that while the company has been able to generate profits before taxes, there are variations in its ability to maintain consistent profitability over the years.
The net profit margin, reflecting the company's bottom-line profitability, mirrors the trends seen in the operating and pretax margins. There have been fluctuations in the net profit margin, with periods of growth and decline. The margin also turned negative in the most recent quarters, which may signal challenges in sustaining profitability after considering all expenses and taxes.
Overall, Vicor Corporation's profitability ratios show a mix of positive and negative trends, highlighting the importance of closely monitoring cost management and revenue generation strategies to ensure sustained 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) | -0.20% | -0.50% | 1.17% | 4.10% | 8.63% | 8.92% | 7.03% | 6.04% | 5.07% | 5.31% | 7.20% | 9.33% | 11.65% | 12.71% | 11.75% | 8.25% | 4.38% | 1.75% | 1.77% | 2.82% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 0.96% | 0.72% | 1.56% | 4.61% | 9.01% | 9.07% | 6.81% | 5.82% | 4.74% | 4.98% | 7.35% | 9.51% | 11.87% | 12.85% | 11.53% | 8.32% | 4.52% | 2.11% | 2.19% | 3.27% |
| Return on total capital | -0.23% | -0.57% | 1.33% | 4.66% | 9.50% | 9.86% | 7.87% | 6.84% | 5.86% | 6.18% | 8.31% | 10.57% | 13.13% | 14.17% | 13.36% | 9.31% | 4.95% | 1.97% | 2.02% | 3.37% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 1.08% | 0.82% | 1.78% | 5.24% | 9.91% | 10.03% | 7.63% | 6.60% | 5.48% | 5.80% | 8.48% | 10.77% | 13.37% | 14.33% | 13.11% | 9.38% | 5.11% | 2.38% | 2.51% | 3.91% |
Vicor Corporation's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the years. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) improved from 2.82% in March 2020 to a peak of 12.71% in September 2021, before declining to 8.63% in December 2023 and then fell to -0.20% by December 2024. This suggests varying levels of efficiency in generating operating profits from its assets during the period.
Similarly, the Return on assets (ROA) also experienced growth from 3.27% in March 2020 to 9.01% in December 2023, before decreasing to 0.96% in December 2024. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets, reflecting a similar trend to the Operating ROA.
Regarding Return on total capital, it followed a pattern of growth from 3.37% in March 2020 to 14.17% in September 2021, before declining to -0.23% by December 2024. This ratio signifies the return the company is earning on its total funds invested in the business.
The Return on equity (ROE) displayed fluctuations as well, showing a rise from 3.91% in March 2020 to 14.33% in September 2021, followed by a decrease to 1.08% by December 2024. This indicator reflects the profitability generated from shareholders' equity investments in the company.
Overall, Vicor Corporation's profitability ratios exhibit varying performance trends over the years, highlighting the company's ability to generate profits relative to its assets, capital, and equity. The fluctuations in these ratios indicate changes in the company's operational efficiency and overall profitability during the period under review.