DLB Dolby Laboratories
Exchange
NYSESector
TechnologyIndustry
Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications EquipmentMarket Cap.
3.502B
Competitive Advantage over the past 10 years
DLB likely has a competitive advantage which prevents other companies from entering or competing in their industry.
This could be strong branding, the ability to keep costs low, or some other characteristic that is hard to replicate. Look at future prospects to determine its sustainability.
$22.44 of every $100 of Revenue have been pure profit, on average over the past 10 years.
$22.44 of every $100 of Revenue have been pure profit, on average over the past 10 years.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in September
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Net Income | -105,000.00 | 30.97M | 39.84M | 52.29M | 89.55M | 142.83M | 199.46M | 242.99M | 283.45M | 309.27M |
| divided by | ||||||||||
| Revenue | 161.87M | 217.47M | 289.04M | 327.97M | 391.54M | 482.03M | 640.23M | 719.50M | 922.71M | 955.51M |
| Net Profit Margin | -0.06% | 14.24% | 13.78% | 15.94% | 22.87% | 29.63% | 31.15% | 33.77% | 30.72% | 32.37% |
Strong Pricing Power over the past 10 years
DLB has maintained substantial gross margins, suggesting that they have been able to set prices without consideration of the cost of goods sold.
This potentially leaves flexibility in inflationary environments to raise prices on consumers and maintain profitability.
$79.40 of every $100 worth of sales have been Gross Profit, on average over the past 10 years.
$79.40 of every $100 worth of sales have been Gross Profit, on average over the past 10 years.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in September
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Gross Profit | 104.15M | 143.83M | 197.54M | 247.75M | 315.50M | 407.76M | 572.45M | 654.74M | 790.90M | 844.33M |
| divided by | ||||||||||
| Revenue | 161.87M | 217.47M | 289.04M | 327.97M | 391.54M | 482.03M | 640.23M | 719.50M | 922.71M | 955.51M |
| Gross Margin | 64.34% | 66.14% | 68.34% | 75.54% | 80.58% | 84.59% | 89.41% | 91.00% | 85.71% | 88.37% |
Low Capital Intensity over the past 10 years
DLB has consistently used a small portion of their Net Income buying new equipment or investing in new facilities.
This indicates that DLB may require minimal investment to stay competitive.
This leaves them with extra money to spend on growing their business and potentially buying back stock.
15.84% of Profits are being spent on Capital Expenditures, like Property, Plant, & Equipment, required to run the business.
15.84% of Profits are being spent on Capital Expenditures, like Property, Plant, & Equipment, required to run the business.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in September
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Capital Expenditure | - | 6.75M | 12.52M | 14.73M | 8.04M | 15.80M | 13.61M | 13.99M | 37.48M | 47.36M |
| divided by | ||||||||||
| Net Income | -105,000.00 | 30.97M | 39.84M | 52.29M | 89.55M | 142.83M | 199.46M | 242.99M | 283.45M | 309.27M |
| Capital Expenditure Ratio | - | 21.80% | 31.43% | 28.18% | 8.98% | 11.06% | 6.82% | 5.76% | 13.22% | 15.31% |