Accenture plc (ACN)

Gross profit margin

		Aug 31, 2024	Aug 31, 2023	Aug 31, 2022	Aug 31, 2021	Aug 31, 2020
Gross profit	US$ in thousands	9,047,220	8,356,680	8,920,610	7,304,790	13,976,200
Revenue	US$ in thousands	64,896,500	64,111,700	61,594,300	50,533,400	44,327,000
Gross profit margin		13.94%	13.03%	14.48%	14.46%	31.53%

August 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $9,047,220K ÷ $64,896,500K
= 13.94%

The gross profit margin of Accenture plc has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years, ranging from a high of 31.53% in August 2020 to a low of 13.03% in August 2023. The most recent data, as of August 31, 2024, shows a gross profit margin of 13.94%. These fluctuations may indicate changing cost structures, pricing strategies, or operational efficiencies within the company. It is essential to delve deeper into the financial performance and operational aspects of Accenture plc to understand the factors driving these variations in the gross profit margin.