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Profitability Ratios

Profitability Ratios: These ratios comprise the Gross profit Margin, Net profit Margin, Operating Margin, Return on Equity (ROE), and Return on Total Assets. Such ratios help the firm to examine its profitability, the trend in profits and aid to take decisions regarding enhancing the profitability in short and long term.

• Gross profit Margin = Gross Profit / Total Revenue
• Net profit Margin = Net Income / Total Revenue
• Operating Margin = Operating Income / Total Revenue
• Return on Equity (ROE) = Net Income applicable to Common Shares / Total Equity
• Return on Total Assets (ROTA) = Earnings before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) / Total Assets

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