Accenture plc (ACN)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 18.80% | 18.68% | 18.28% | 18.12% | 18.31% | 18.10% | 18.59% | 19.02% | 19.01% | 18.85% | 18.99% | 19.35% | 19.58% | 18.50% | 22.71% | 27.17% | 31.53% | 31.36% | 31.28% | 31.08% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.79% | 14.20% | 13.76% | 13.60% | 13.74% | 14.42% | 14.90% | 15.27% | 15.21% | 15.20% | 15.12% | 15.19% | 15.08% | 15.03% | 14.89% | 14.84% | 14.69% | 14.68% | 14.66% | 14.65% |
| Pretax margin | 14.71% | 14.22% | 14.18% | 13.96% | 14.05% | 14.64% | 14.52% | 14.87% | 14.75% | 14.71% | 14.77% | 15.05% | 15.19% | 15.74% | 15.61% | 15.38% | 15.11% | 14.54% | 14.57% | 14.50% |
| Net profit margin | 11.19% | 10.78% | 10.89% | 10.65% | 10.72% | 11.27% | 10.99% | 11.30% | 11.17% | 11.12% | 11.27% | 11.53% | 11.69% | 12.05% | 11.95% | 11.74% | 11.52% | 11.11% | 11.13% | 11.06% |
Accenture plc has shown relatively stable profitability ratios over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has ranged from 18.10% to 19.58%, with a decreasing trend over the analyzed period. This indicates that the company is able to generate a consistent level of profit after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
In terms of operating profit margin, Accenture has maintained a range between 13.60% and 15.27%. This metric reflects the efficiency of the company's core operations in generating profits before interest and taxes. The operating profit margin remained relatively stable over the period, with a slight downward trend.
The pretax margin, which measures the company's profitability before taxes, has fluctuated between 13.96% and 15.74%. This indicates that Accenture has been able to effectively manage its operating expenses and financial costs to maintain a consistent level of profitability before tax.
The net profit margin, reflecting the company's profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has ranged from 10.65% to 12.05%. This metric shows the overall profitability of Accenture and its ability to generate earnings for its shareholders. The net profit margin has shown some variability over the period but has generally remained within a relatively narrow range.
Overall, Accenture plc has demonstrated stable profitability ratios, with the company consistently generating profits across its operations. However, there may be some room for improvement in controlling costs to enhance net profit margins in the future.
Return on investment
| Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 17.16% | 16.91% | 17.31% | 17.04% | 17.19% | 18.28% | 19.71% | 20.22% | 19.82% | 19.65% | 19.34% | 18.70% | 17.65% | 17.11% | 17.01% | 17.34% | 17.57% | 18.66% | 19.54% | 19.42% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 12.99% | 12.84% | 13.70% | 13.35% | 13.41% | 14.29% | 14.54% | 14.97% | 14.55% | 14.38% | 14.42% | 14.19% | 13.68% | 13.72% | 13.65% | 13.72% | 13.78% | 14.12% | 14.84% | 14.66% |
| Return on total capital | 33.95% | 33.25% | 33.96% | 34.01% | 35.24% | 36.89% | 38.77% | 40.57% | 41.31% | 41.19% | 41.05% | 40.05% | 39.62% | 39.33% | 39.14% | 38.62% | 39.59% | 40.61% | 42.21% | 42.18% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 25.68% | 25.06% | 25.92% | 25.79% | 26.75% | 28.28% | 29.20% | 30.69% | 31.11% | 30.99% | 31.09% | 30.45% | 30.25% | 29.87% | 29.81% | 29.33% | 30.05% | 30.91% | 32.13% | 32.05% |
Accenture plc has shown consistent and strong profitability performance over the periods analyzed. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has remained relatively stable around 17% with some fluctuations, indicating the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets efficiently.
The Return on Assets (ROA) has also been consistently high, ranging from 12.84% to 14.84%, suggesting that Accenture is effectively utilizing its assets to generate profits for its shareholders.
The Return on Total Capital and Return on Equity (ROE) ratios have demonstrated even higher levels of profitability, with figures ranging from 33.25% to 42.21% and from 25.06% to 32.13%, respectively. These ratios highlight the company's ability to generate substantial returns for both debt and equity investors.
Overall, Accenture's profitability ratios reflect a strong and consistent performance in terms of generating profits from its operations and capital.