According to Benzinga Pro data Olaplex Hldgs (NASDAQ:OLPX) posted a 10.6% decrease in earnings from Q4. Sales, however, increased by 11.83% over the previous quarter to $186.20 million. Despite the increase in sales this quarter, the decrease in earnings may suggest Olaplex Hldgs is not utilizing their capital as effectively as possible. Olaplex Hldgs reached earnings of $69.31 million and sales of $166.50 million in Q4.
What Is Return On Invested Capital?
Earnings data without context is not clear and can difficult to base trading decisions on. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) helps to filter signal from noise by measuring yearly pre-tax profit relative to invested capital by a business. Generally, a higher ROIC suggests successful growth of a company and is a sign of higher earnings per share in the future. In Q1, Olaplex Hldgs posted an ROIC of 8.66%.
It is important to keep in mind that ROIC evaluates past performance and is not used as a predictive tool. It is a good measure of a company's recent performance, but does not account for factors that could affect earnings and sales in the near future.
Earnings data without context is not clear and can difficult to base trading decisions on. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) helps to filter signal from noise by measuring yearly pre-tax profit relative to invested capital by a business. Generally, a higher ROIC suggests successful growth of a company and is a sign of higher earnings per share in the future. In Q1, Olaplex Hldgs posted an ROIC of 8.66%.
It is important to keep in mind that ROIC evaluates past performance and is not used as a predictive tool. It is a good measure of a company's recent performance, but does not account for factors that could affect earnings and sales in the near future.
For Olaplex Hldgs, the positive return on invested capital ratio of 8.66% suggests that management is allocating their capital effectively. Effective capital allocation is a positive indicator that a company will achieve more durable success and favorable long-term returns.
Analyst Predictions
Olaplex Hldgs reported Q1 earnings per share at $0.13/share, which beat analyst predictions of $0.11/share.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.
