ViaSat Inc (VSAT)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 46.99% | 62.58% | 62.11% | 77.02% | 95.31% | 93.38% | 93.19% | 96.26% | 73.95% | 74.82% | 74.85% | 74.57% | 74.60% | 74.93% | 74.73% | 75.00% | 74.95% | 75.62% | 76.33% | 76.19% |
| Operating profit margin | -23.69% | -18.52% | -19.60% | -3.74% | -5.11% | -9.60% | -8.94% | -7.60% | -3.13% | -4.24% | -2.46% | -1.04% | -2.08% | 1.97% | 1.60% | 1.83% | 1.71% | 1.52% | 1.18% | -0.68% |
| Pretax margin | -32.17% | 1.74% | 4.38% | 29.25% | 37.19% | -7.04% | -4.82% | -4.98% | -1.70% | -0.28% | 0.66% | 1.00% | -0.34% | -0.03% | -0.54% | -0.34% | -0.36% | -0.60% | -1.06% | -3.05% |
| Net profit margin | -28.46% | 4.39% | 6.40% | 27.35% | 35.57% | -10.28% | -7.30% | -2.59% | -0.57% | 0.80% | 1.38% | 1.41% | 0.17% | -0.09% | -0.11% | -0.05% | -0.01% | 0.03% | -0.74% | -2.15% |
ViaSat Inc's profitability ratios have shown significant fluctuations over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has varied widely, ranging from a high of 95.31% in March 2023 to a low of 46.99% in March 2024. This suggests fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has also been volatile, with negative margins in some quarters, indicating that the company's operating expenses have at times exceeded its operating profits. However, there was a slight improvement in the operating profit margin in the most recent quarter compared to the previous quarter.
The pretax margin has shown a wide variance, from a high of 37.19% in March 2023 to a low of -32.17% in March 2024. This indicates fluctuations in the company's profitability before accounting for taxes, with some quarters showing significant losses.
Similarly, the net profit margin has also been inconsistent, ranging from a high of 35.57% in March 2023 to a low of -28.46% in March 2024. This variability indicates fluctuations in the company's profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes.
Overall, the profitability ratios of ViaSat Inc have been volatile and have shown fluctuations in their ability to generate profits over the past few quarters. It will be important for the company to closely monitor and manage its costs and expenses to improve its profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -5.45% | -5.78% | -5.57% | -0.79% | -2.02% | -1.94% | -1.99% | -2.44% | -1.34% | -1.84% | -1.03% | -0.41% | -0.86% | 0.82% | 0.68% | 0.84% | 0.79% | 0.75% | 0.59% | -0.33% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -6.55% | 1.37% | 1.82% | 5.75% | 14.03% | -2.08% | -1.62% | -0.83% | -0.24% | 0.35% | 0.57% | 0.55% | 0.07% | -0.04% | -0.05% | -0.02% | -0.00% | 0.02% | -0.37% | -1.06% |
| Return on total capital | -8.61% | -9.46% | -9.45% | -0.97% | -1.99% | -2.00% | -1.93% | -3.23% | -1.98% | -2.59% | -1.42% | -0.57% | -1.14% | 1.08% | 0.89% | 1.10% | 1.16% | 1.03% | 0.79% | -0.42% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -21.27% | 4.47% | 5.98% | 17.33% | 28.37% | -5.45% | -4.07% | -2.04% | -0.59% | 0.80% | 1.30% | 1.26% | 0.16% | -0.09% | -0.10% | -0.05% | -0.01% | 0.04% | -0.81% | -2.30% |
ViaSat Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the past few quarters.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been negative in most quarters, indicating that the company is not efficiently generating operating profits from its assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also been volatile, with negative values in some quarters and positive values in others. This ratio shows how effectively the company is generating profits from its total assets, including both operational and non-operational assets.
3. Return on total capital reflects a similar trend to ROA, with negative values in some quarters and positive values in others. This ratio evaluates the efficiency of the company in generating profits from its total invested capital.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has also been fluctuating, with negative values in some quarters. This ratio measures the profitability of the company for its shareholders and indicates the return generated on equity investments.
Overall, the company's profitability performance seems to be inconsistent, with periods of both positive and negative returns across different ratios. Further analysis may be needed to understand the underlying factors driving these fluctuations in profitability.