Ziff Davis Inc (ZD)
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 | 85.70% | 85.33% | 85.02% | 85.46% | 85.54% | 85.45% | 85.67% | 85.89% | 85.94% | 86.43% | 86.76% | 86.60% | 86.73% | 86.46% | 86.18% | 85.61% | 84.60% | 83.35% | 82.74% | 82.39% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.12% | 8.44% | 9.69% | 10.41% | 9.72% | 10.60% | 13.68% | 14.08% | 14.30% | 13.61% | 14.61% | 12.04% | 11.81% | 1.05% | 3.59% | 9.02% | 11.94% | 10.77% | 8.71% | 7.00% |
| Pretax margin | 7.46% | 7.51% | 8.34% | 6.79% | 4.81% | 5.94% | 10.45% | 6.06% | 8.75% | 28.21% | 28.20% | 31.06% | 34.06% | 11.76% | 15.96% | 21.14% | 16.31% | 22.07% | 17.02% | 15.32% |
| Net profit margin | 4.50% | 4.54% | 5.88% | 4.38% | 3.04% | 3.32% | 6.90% | 2.28% | 4.58% | 25.43% | 26.92% | 31.22% | 35.06% | 13.96% | 16.23% | 19.28% | 13.00% | 18.27% | 14.82% | 13.60% |
Ziff Davis Inc's profitability ratios have shown varied performance over the periods reported.
- Gross profit margin has steadily increased from 82.39% in March 2020 to 85.70% in December 2024, indicating efficient cost management and pricing strategies.
- Operating profit margin fluctuated significantly, reaching a peak of 14.61% in June 2022 but declining to 8.12% by December 2024. This suggests potential challenges with controlling operating expenses and generating consistent profitability.
- Pretax margin experienced fluctuations, peaking at 34.06% in December 2021 before declining to 7.46% by December 2024. This reflects fluctuations in pre-tax earnings relative to total revenue over the periods.
- Net profit margin also showed significant variation, with a peak of 35.06% in December 2021 and a low of 2.28% in March 2023. This indicates volatility in net income relative to total revenue, possibly influenced by factors such as operating efficiency and tax management.
Overall, while Ziff Davis Inc has demonstrated strong gross profit margins, there are areas, such as operating profit and net profit margins, where the company may need to focus on improving cost control and operational efficiency to enhance overall profitability.
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) | 3.07% | 3.39% | 3.60% | 3.81% | 3.82% | 4.30% | 5.41% | 5.52% | 5.63% | 5.56% | 5.84% | 4.67% | 4.44% | 0.38% | 1.27% | 2.97% | 3.77% | 3.80% | 3.19% | 2.75% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.70% | 1.82% | 2.18% | 1.60% | 1.20% | 1.35% | 2.73% | 0.90% | 1.80% | 10.39% | 10.76% | 12.10% | 13.17% | 5.07% | 5.74% | 6.34% | 4.11% | 6.45% | 5.42% | 5.34% |
| Return on total capital | 4.25% | 4.43% | 4.59% | 4.90% | 4.58% | 5.18% | 6.56% | 6.73% | 6.88% | 6.84% | 7.31% | 5.72% | 5.57% | 0.59% | 1.89% | 4.47% | 5.78% | 5.65% | 4.67% | 3.43% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 3.48% | 3.56% | 4.28% | 3.14% | 2.19% | 2.52% | 5.08% | 1.67% | 3.37% | 19.89% | 21.24% | 23.76% | 25.24% | 14.19% | 16.42% | 18.43% | 12.44% | 18.33% | 14.68% | 14.50% |
The profitability ratios of Ziff Davis Inc show fluctuations over the period under review.
- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has generally increased from 2.75% as of March 31, 2020, to 5.63% as of December 31, 2022, before slightly decreasing to 3.07% by the end of December 31, 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets improved over time.
- Return on Assets (ROA) portrays a similar trend, with an initial increase from 5.34% as of March 31, 2020, to a peak of 13.17% by the end of December 31, 2021, before declining to 1.70% as of December 31, 2024. This metric measures the company's overall effectiveness in generating profits from its assets.
- Return on Total Capital signifies a fluctuating trend from 3.43% as of March 31, 2020, to 6.88% by the end of December 31, 2022, and finally settling at 4.25% as of December 31, 2024. This ratio indicates how effectively the company is utilizing all its capital to generate returns for stakeholders.
- Return on Equity (ROE) also shows variability, starting at 14.50% as of March 31, 2020, peaking at 25.24% by December 31, 2021, and then decreasing to 3.48% by December 31, 2024. ROE highlights the profitability from the shareholders' perspective.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Ziff Davis Inc reflect a mixed performance with some improvements in operational efficiency and returns on assets over time, yet with fluctuations in return on total capital and return on equity. Analyzing these ratios in conjunction provides a comprehensive insight into the company's financial performance and effectiveness in generating profits for its stakeholders.