Accenture plc (ACN)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Aug 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 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% | 30.81% | 30.75% |
| Operating profit margin | 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% | 14.59% | 14.54% |
| Pretax margin | 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% | 14.31% | 14.24% |
| Net profit margin | 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% | 11.06% | 10.97% |
Accenture plc has maintained relatively stable gross profit margins over the past few quarters, ranging from 18.10% to 19.35%. The operating profit margin has also remained consistent, with slight fluctuations between 13.60% and 15.27%. The pretax margin has shown a similar trend, hovering between 13.96% and 15.74%.
However, the net profit margin has exhibited more variability, ranging from 10.65% to 12.05%. Despite this variability, Accenture plc has generally maintained double-digit net profit margins, indicating its ability to generate earnings after all expenses. Overall, the company's profitability ratios are stable, with consistent performance in terms of generating profits relative to revenue.
Return on investment
| 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 | Aug 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 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% | 21.17% | 22.03% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 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% | 16.04% | 16.62% |
| Return on total capital | 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% | 43.08% | 44.39% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 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% | 33.17% | 34.05% |
Accenture plc has demonstrated consistently strong profitability ratios over the past several periods.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has remained relatively stable, ranging from 17.31% to 22.03%, indicating the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) has also been steady, ranging from 13.35% to 16.62%, showing Accenture's efficiency in generating profits relative to its total assets.
- Return on total capital has shown a slightly increasing trend from 33.96% to 44.39%, highlighting the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders.
- Return on equity (ROE) has also exhibited an upward trajectory from 25.79% to 34.05%, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders.
Overall, Accenture plc's profitability ratios demonstrate strong financial performance and efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits for its stakeholders.