Yelp Inc (YELP)
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 | 89.86% | 89.24% | 89.41% | 90.00% | 90.69% | 91.33% | 91.20% | 91.19% | 91.14% | 91.25% | 91.45% | 91.95% | 92.43% | 93.00% | 93.49% | 93.54% | 93.45% | 93.56% | 93.49% | 93.68% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.78% | 10.37% | 10.14% | 8.70% | 7.45% | 6.70% | 4.65% | 4.57% | 4.88% | 3.84% | 4.71% | 3.31% | 3.05% | 2.66% | 1.49% | -2.36% | -4.44% | -3.92% | -3.73% | 1.18% |
| Pretax margin | 12.96% | 11.25% | 10.95% | 9.24% | 7.86% | 8.30% | 6.01% | 5.61% | 5.60% | 4.33% | 5.01% | 3.54% | 3.27% | 2.86% | 1.71% | -2.13% | -4.02% | -3.27% | -2.83% | 2.34% |
| Net profit margin | 9.41% | 8.48% | 10.01% | 8.44% | 7.42% | 7.05% | 3.38% | 2.94% | 3.05% | 3.40% | 4.32% | 4.14% | 3.84% | 3.79% | 1.96% | -1.14% | -2.23% | -2.57% | -1.29% | 2.34% |
Yelp Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the period under review.
- Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has declined gradually from 93.68% in March 2020 to 89.86% in December 2024. This indicates a slight decrease in the percentage of revenue retained after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
- Operating Profit Margin: Yelp Inc's operating profit margin was negative in some quarters in 2020, but it improved consistently over the years, reaching 10.78% in December 2024. This suggests that the company's operational efficiency and cost management have improved significantly.
- Pre-tax Margin: The pre-tax margin also experienced a steady increase over the years, reflecting a positive trend in the company's profitability before accounting for taxes. It rose from -4.02% in December 2020 to 12.96% in December 2024, indicating a significant improvement in profitability.
- Net Profit Margin: Similarly, Yelp Inc's net profit margin has shown an upward trend, increasing from -2.23% in December 2020 to 9.41% in December 2024. This indicates that the company's bottom line profitability has improved, reflecting better control over expenses and a healthier revenue mix.
Overall, Yelp Inc has demonstrated improvements in its profitability ratios over the years, with stronger operational performance and better profitability margins.
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) | 15.48% | 14.73% | 14.47% | 11.88% | 9.82% | 8.51% | 5.71% | 5.50% | 5.74% | 4.32% | 5.15% | 3.41% | 3.00% | 2.45% | 1.27% | -1.78% | -3.36% | -3.13% | -3.30% | 1.12% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 13.51% | 12.04% | 14.28% | 11.53% | 9.77% | 8.95% | 4.14% | 3.53% | 3.58% | 3.82% | 4.73% | 4.26% | 3.78% | 3.48% | 1.67% | -0.86% | -1.68% | -2.05% | -1.14% | 2.21% |
| Return on total capital | 20.46% | 16.74% | 16.19% | 13.50% | 10.55% | 10.03% | 4.98% | 2.99% | 1.51% | -0.36% | 0.34% | -2.21% | -2.91% | -1.83% | -1.55% | -3.70% | -4.10% | -3.91% | -4.11% | 1.59% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 17.86% | 15.96% | 18.74% | 15.86% | 13.23% | 12.43% | 6.04% | 5.12% | 5.12% | 5.62% | 6.73% | 6.15% | 5.28% | 4.81% | 2.30% | -1.17% | -2.27% | -2.86% | -1.57% | 3.15% |
Yelp Inc's profitability ratios have shown a mixed performance over the past several quarters.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has steadily improved from 1.12% as of March 31, 2020, reaching 15.48% by December 31, 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate profit from its operations relative to its total assets.
2. Return on Assets (ROA) was negative in some periods but showed a positive trend overall, from -1.14% on June 30, 2020, to 13.51% by December 31, 2024. This ratio reflects the company's efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate earnings.
3. Return on Total Capital improved significantly from -4.11% as of June 30, 2020, to 20.46% by December 31, 2024. This demonstrates the company's capacity to earn a return on all capital invested in the business.
4. Return on Equity (ROE) showed fluctuations but ended on a positive note, increasing from -1.57% on June 30, 2020, to 17.86% by December 31, 2024. ROE signifies how effectively the company is utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits.
Overall, Yelp Inc has made notable progress in enhancing its profitability as reflected in these key ratios, showcasing improvements in operational efficiency and wealth creation for shareholders over the observed period.