ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 4.03% | 4.05% | 3.82% | 3.33% | 3.31% | 3.96% | 3.95% | 2.86% | 2.66% | 2.87% | 6.20% | 10.39% | 12.93% | 13.95% | 12.80% | 11.89% | 11.57% | 11.32% | 11.14% | 10.77% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.09% | 5.11% | 4.81% | 4.21% | 4.02% | 4.49% | 4.36% | 3.23% | 3.05% | 3.33% | 3.73% | 5.59% | 2.73% | 1.61% | 1.45% | 0.83% | 3.46% | 3.22% | 2.60% | 2.43% |
| Pretax margin | 4.11% | 4.13% | 3.88% | 3.39% | 3.36% | 3.99% | 3.98% | 2.89% | 2.68% | 2.90% | 3.21% | 4.93% | 2.03% | 0.90% | 0.74% | 0.16% | 2.77% | 2.48% | 1.85% | 1.69% |
| Net profit margin | 3.18% | 3.14% | 2.99% | 2.49% | 2.47% | 2.97% | 2.89% | 2.06% | 1.92% | 2.04% | 2.42% | 3.68% | 0.80% | 0.01% | -0.08% | -0.38% | 2.20% | 1.97% | 1.38% | 1.32% |
ABM Industries Inc. has shown consistent gross profit margins of 100% across all quarters, indicating that the company effectively controls its cost of goods sold.
In terms of operating profitability, ABM Industries Inc. has displayed stable operating profit margins ranging from 3.22% to 5.06% over the past eight quarters. This suggests that the company is managing its operating expenses efficiently relative to its revenue.
The pretax margin has also been relatively steady, ranging from 2.88% to 4.09%, indicating that ABM Industries Inc. is maintaining effective control over its operating expenses as well as interest expenses.
ABM Industries Inc.'s net profit margin has shown a similar stability, ranging from 2.05% to 3.15%. This indicates that the company is able to generate a consistent level of net income relative to its revenue.
Overall, the profitability ratios of ABM Industries Inc. suggest that the company has been able to maintain stable levels of profitability over the past eight quarters by effectively managing its costs and expenses.
Return on investment
| 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 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.32% | 8.30% | 7.69% | 6.73% | 6.39% | 7.16% | 7.06% | 4.96% | 4.50% | 4.65% | 5.73% | 8.61% | 4.22% | 2.53% | 2.42% | 1.29% | 5.82% | 5.64% | 4.48% | 4.25% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.20% | 5.09% | 4.77% | 3.97% | 3.92% | 4.73% | 4.69% | 3.17% | 2.83% | 2.85% | 3.72% | 5.66% | 1.24% | 0.01% | -0.13% | -0.59% | 3.70% | 3.45% | 2.38% | 2.31% |
| Return on total capital | 13.34% | 13.42% | 12.23% | 10.68% | 10.78% | 12.52% | 12.19% | 8.64% | 7.79% | 8.46% | 10.21% | 15.43% | 7.54% | 4.66% | 4.33% | 2.24% | 9.67% | 9.24% | 7.23% | 6.81% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 14.13% | 13.96% | 12.76% | 10.99% | 11.11% | 13.42% | 12.85% | 8.71% | 7.72% | 7.85% | 9.18% | 13.43% | 2.99% | 0.02% | -0.34% | -1.73% | 9.13% | 8.26% | 5.93% | 5.81% |
ABM Industries Inc. has shown consistent profitability over the past quarters based on the profitability ratios provided.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been relatively stable, ranging from 6.39% to 8.32%. This ratio measures the operating income generated per dollar of assets, indicating that the company is efficiently utilizing its assets to generate operating profits.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also shown stability, varying from 3.92% to 5.20%. This ratio reflects the overall profitability of the company relative to its total assets, demonstrating ABM Industries' ability to generate profits from its asset base.
3. Return on total capital has ranged from 10.16% to 13.29%, indicating the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders. This ratio provides a broader view of profitability by considering all sources of capital employed by the company.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has exhibited a consistent performance, fluctuating between 10.99% and 14.13%. This ratio represents the return generated for the shareholders' equity investment in the company, showcasing ABM Industries' ability to generate profits for its shareholders.
Overall, ABM Industries Inc. has demonstrated solid profitability metrics across the board, indicating efficient asset utilization, effective overall profitability, strong returns on capital, and consistent returns for its shareholders.