Agilent Technologies Inc (A)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 26.88% | 26.64% | 19.32% | 19.07% | 19.42% | 19.78% | 27.66% | 27.34% | 26.48% | 25.92% | 24.90% | 24.06% | 23.58% | 22.29% | 21.59% | 19.25% | 17.81% | 16.99% | 17.27% | 19.93% |
| Operating profit margin | 22.93% | 22.91% | 19.62% | 19.52% | 19.84% | 20.44% | 24.24% | 24.27% | 23.85% | 23.35% | 22.72% | 21.88% | 21.56% | 20.65% | 19.95% | 17.58% | 16.05% | 15.51% | 15.38% | 17.60% |
| Pretax margin | 23.44% | 23.71% | 20.25% | 19.88% | 19.67% | 19.88% | 23.50% | 23.21% | 22.17% | 22.67% | 22.10% | 21.44% | 21.77% | 19.73% | 18.94% | 17.14% | 15.97% | 15.38% | 15.40% | 17.29% |
| Net profit margin | 19.86% | 21.76% | 18.92% | 18.45% | 18.22% | 16.39% | 19.37% | 19.25% | 18.49% | 20.11% | 19.56% | 18.90% | 19.37% | 16.34% | 16.12% | 14.85% | 13.64% | 13.45% | 13.27% | 14.84% |
The profitability ratios of Agilent Technologies Inc show fluctuations over the past few years. The gross profit margin, which indicates the percentage of revenue remaining after deducting the cost of goods sold, has improved consistently from 2020 to 2023, but experienced a decline in 2024. This suggests that the company may have experienced challenges in cost management or pricing strategies in the latest period.
The operating profit margin, a measure of operating efficiency, also followed a similar trend, improving steadily until 2023 before decreasing slightly in 2024. This could indicate that operating expenses have been well managed but may have increased relative to revenue in the most recent period.
The pretax margin, which represents the company's profitability before taxes, has shown volatility across the years, with peaks and troughs. While it increased in the latest period compared to 2023, it remains below the levels seen in 2020 and 2021, indicating some variability in the company's pre-tax profitability.
Lastly, the net profit margin, measuring the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses have been deducted, shows a mixed pattern. It improved from 2020 to 2022, dipped in 2023, and then increased again in 2024. This indicates that while the company has managed to maintain profitability, there have been fluctuations in net income relative to revenue over the past few years.
In summary, Agilent Technologies Inc has demonstrated variable profitability ratios over the years, with improvements in some periods but also facing challenges in others. It will be important for the company to focus on cost management, operational efficiency, and revenue generation to maintain and enhance its profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 12.56% | 13.53% | 11.86% | 11.95% | 12.54% | 13.24% | 15.67% | 15.28% | 15.36% | 14.71% | 14.03% | 13.51% | 12.58% | 11.92% | 11.01% | 9.91% | 8.79% | 8.35% | 8.38% | 9.54% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 10.88% | 12.85% | 11.44% | 11.29% | 11.52% | 10.61% | 12.52% | 12.12% | 11.91% | 12.67% | 12.08% | 11.67% | 11.30% | 9.44% | 8.90% | 8.37% | 7.47% | 7.24% | 7.22% | 8.04% |
| Return on total capital | 27.42% | 27.55% | 22.80% | 23.01% | 24.53% | 26.45% | 29.93% | 30.01% | 29.93% | 31.02% | 19.24% | 18.39% | 17.75% | 16.60% | 15.44% | 14.48% | 12.85% | 11.95% | 13.27% | 14.53% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 21.85% | 23.94% | 19.99% | 19.97% | 21.21% | 20.39% | 23.37% | 23.59% | 23.64% | 26.09% | 24.66% | 23.38% | 22.45% | 20.02% | 19.23% | 16.86% | 14.75% | 13.87% | 14.32% | 15.76% |
Agilent Technologies Inc has displayed consistent profitability over the periods analyzed. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown a stable trend, ranging from 11.01% to 15.67%, indicating efficient management in generating profits from its assets. The Return on Assets (ROA) has also been relatively steady, with values fluctuating between 7.24% and 12.85%, reflecting the company's ability to generate earnings relative to its total assets.
Furthermore, the Return on Total Capital has exhibited variability but generally high levels, ranging from 12.85% to 31.02%, showcasing Agilent's effectiveness in generating returns for both debt and equity holders. The Return on Equity (ROE) has demonstrated a similar trend, fluctuating between 13.87% and 26.09%, indicating the company's profitability in relation to its shareholder investments.
Overall, Agilent Technologies Inc’s profitability ratios suggest strong financial performance, with a focus on effective asset and capital utilization to drive profitability and shareholder value.