Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 47.07% | 46.32% | 46.15% | 46.32% | 47.63% | 47.36% | 46.75% | 45.41% | 44.94% | 45.04% | 45.49% | 46.79% | 47.26% | 47.02% | 46.17% | 45.18% | 44.68% | 45.62% | 46.36% | 46.84% |
| Operating profit margin | 13.45% | 9.30% | 9.49% | 10.50% | 13.46% | 16.29% | 9.55% | 9.16% | 8.48% | 9.04% | 16.02% | 17.43% | 18.10% | 17.46% | 16.31% | 14.69% | 14.08% | 14.88% | 15.31% | 15.44% |
| Pretax margin | 10.38% | 6.07% | 6.65% | 7.29% | 11.24% | 14.85% | 8.44% | 9.42% | 9.39% | 9.45% | 16.42% | 17.23% | 17.57% | 16.84% | 15.49% | 12.63% | 12.11% | 12.59% | 12.75% | 13.34% |
| Net profit margin | 8.95% | 5.74% | 5.97% | 6.46% | 9.38% | 12.02% | 7.19% | 8.01% | 8.06% | 8.52% | 14.19% | 14.90% | 15.50% | 14.78% | 13.59% | 11.37% | 10.98% | 11.44% | 11.59% | 12.13% |
Zebra Technologies Corporation has shown fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the analyzed period.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has varied between 44.68% and 47.63% over the quarters. Despite some fluctuations, Zebra Technologies has generally maintained a gross profit margin above 45%, indicating efficient cost management and pricing strategies.
2. Operating Profit Margin: Zebra Technologies' operating profit margin has been more volatile, with fluctuations between 8.48% and 18.10%. The company experienced a significant decrease in the operating profit margin in some quarters, which may suggest challenges in controlling operating expenses or generating sufficient revenue to cover costs.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin also fluctuated between 6.07% and 17.57%. Zebra Technologies saw a substantial decline in the pretax margin in certain quarters, possibly due to increased operating expenses or lower revenue generation.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin ranged between 5.74% and 15.50%. The company experienced fluctuations in net profit margin, including a notable decrease in some quarters. This indicates that Zebra Technologies faced challenges in managing overall expenses and generating profit for its shareholders.
Overall, while Zebra Technologies Corporation has demonstrated relatively stable gross profit margins, its operating, pretax, and net profit margins have displayed more variability. This suggests potential areas for the company to focus on improving cost control, operational efficiency, and revenue generation to enhance overall profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.15% | 5.36% | 5.72% | 6.58% | 9.10% | 11.82% | 7.25% | 7.03% | 6.61% | 7.14% | 14.99% | 15.75% | 16.83% | 16.09% | 14.27% | 12.11% | 11.59% | 13.96% | 15.07% | 14.69% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.42% | 3.30% | 3.60% | 4.05% | 6.34% | 8.72% | 5.46% | 6.15% | 6.28% | 6.73% | 13.28% | 13.47% | 14.41% | 13.62% | 11.88% | 9.38% | 9.04% | 10.72% | 11.41% | 11.55% |
| Return on total capital | 11.43% | 7.49% | 8.33% | 9.46% | 12.99% | 17.50% | 11.36% | 11.65% | 10.53% | 11.63% | 24.06% | 25.06% | 26.28% | 25.47% | 22.93% | 21.52% | 20.15% | 23.05% | 23.64% | 23.71% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 12.05% | 7.42% | 8.24% | 9.75% | 15.43% | 21.72% | 14.11% | 16.94% | 17.61% | 19.78% | 28.01% | 28.05% | 30.01% | 29.43% | 26.67% | 23.51% | 24.55% | 27.40% | 29.99% | 29.58% |
Zebra Technologies Corporation's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the period under review.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): Fluctuated between 5.72% to 16.83% with the highest value being 16.83% on September 30, 2021, indicating the company generated $0.1683 in operating income for every $1 of assets during that period.
2. Return on Assets (ROA): Varied from 3.30% to 14.41%, with the peak at 14.41% on September 30, 2021, representing the company's ability to generate profits from its assets, with $0.1441 in net income for each $1 of assets.
3. Return on Total Capital: Ranged from 7.49% to 26.28%, reaching the highest point on September 30, 2021. This ratio reflects the efficiency of the company in generating profits from both debt and equity investments.
4. Return on Equity (ROE): Fluctuated from 7.42% to 30.01%, with the highest value observed on September 30, 2021. This metric demonstrates how effectively the company is using shareholders' equity to generate profit.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Zebra Technologies Corporation have shown variability, with some periods experiencing higher profitability compared to others. It is important for investors to consider the trend over time to assess the company's financial performance.