ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM)
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 | 1.99% | 2.85% | 3.87% | 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 2.55% | 3.64% | 4.93% | 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% |
| Pretax margin | 1.61% | 2.69% | 3.97% | 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% |
| Net profit margin | 0.98% | 1.90% | 3.07% | 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% |
ABM Industries Incorporated's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The gross profit margin has varied between 1.99% and 13.95%, with a general decreasing trend in recent quarters. The operating profit margin ranged from 1.61% to 5.59%, also displaying some variability but with a slight improvement in the latest period. The pretax margin fluctuated between 0.16% and 4.93%, with higher values recorded in the more recent quarters.
The net profit margin, reflecting the company's bottom line profitability, has ranged from -0.38% to 3.68%. Despite some volatility, there has been an improvement in the most recent periods compared to the negative margins witnessed earlier. Overall, while there have been fluctuations in profitability ratios, ABM Industries Incorporated has shown some improvement in profitability in the more recent periods.
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) | 4.16% | 5.94% | 8.13% | 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% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.60% | 3.09% | 5.06% | 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% |
| Return on total capital | 6.97% | 9.65% | 13.20% | 13.25% | 13.42% | 12.23% | 10.42% | 10.62% | 12.52% | 12.19% | 8.64% | 7.79% | 8.46% | 10.21% | 15.43% | 7.54% | 4.66% | 4.33% | 2.24% | 9.67% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 4.57% | 8.50% | 13.59% | 13.97% | 13.96% | 12.76% | 10.54% | 10.82% | 13.42% | 12.85% | 8.71% | 7.72% | 7.85% | 9.18% | 13.43% | 2.99% | 0.02% | -0.34% | -1.73% | 9.13% |
ABM Industries Incorporated's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 4.16% to 8.32% over the period, with a slight upward trend in recent quarters. This ratio indicates how effectively the company is generating profit from its assets used in operations.
- Return on assets (ROA) also showed variability, ranging from 0.01% to 5.66%. Despite the fluctuations, there has been an overall improving trend, suggesting enhanced efficiency in generating profits relative to total assets.
- Return on total capital fluctuated between 4.33% and 15.43%, with a consistent positive trend over the period. This ratio reflects the profitability of both debt and equity capital invested in the company.
- Return on equity (ROE) ranged from -1.73% to 13.97%, reflecting the return generated on shareholders' equity. Despite some negative values, the trend has been generally positive, indicating that the company is effectively utilizing equity to generate profits.
Overall, ABM Industries Incorporated has shown improvement in its profitability ratios, with a focus on efficiency in asset utilization and capital allocation to enhance returns for both shareholders and investors.