Autodesk Inc (ADSK)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 90.77% | 90.70% | 90.55% | 90.45% | 90.40% | 90.41% | 90.45% | 90.39% | 90.30% | 90.47% | 90.59% | 90.79% | 91.09% | 91.11% | 90.97% | 90.81% | 90.54% | 90.08% | 89.76% | 89.37% |
| Operating profit margin | 21.43% | 20.52% | 20.39% | 19.42% | 19.44% | 19.76% | 17.46% | 16.69% | 15.28% | 14.09% | 15.65% | 15.70% | 16.24% | 16.60% | 15.85% | 14.72% | 13.11% | 10.48% | 8.02% | 5.24% |
| Pretax margin | 21.68% | 20.67% | 20.13% | 19.15% | 19.04% | 18.90% | 15.84% | 15.22% | 13.77% | 12.88% | 14.93% | 14.78% | 15.08% | 14.42% | 13.67% | 12.40% | 11.00% | 9.00% | 6.57% | 4.08% |
| Net profit margin | 17.66% | 16.48% | 17.15% | 16.77% | 16.42% | 16.44% | 12.64% | 11.76% | 10.66% | 11.33% | 31.31% | 32.53% | 33.33% | 31.88% | 11.74% | 10.26% | 8.91% | 6.55% | 4.74% | 1.95% |
Autodesk Inc's profitability ratios, as indicated by its gross profit margin, operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin, have shown some variations over the past few quarters. The company has consistently maintained a high gross profit margin above 90%, reflecting its ability to generate revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
However, the operating profit margin has fluctuated between 15% to 21%, indicating changes in operating efficiency and cost control measures. Similarly, the pretax margin has varied from 13% to 21%, suggesting fluctuations in the company's profitability before taxes.
The net profit margin, which represents the company's bottom line profitability, has experienced significant variability ranging from as low as 4% to as high as 33%. This indicates fluctuations in net income relative to total revenue, reflecting changes in operating expenses, taxes, and other factors impacting the company's profitability.
Overall, Autodesk Inc's profitability ratios highlight both strengths and areas for improvement in its operational efficiency and cost management strategies, emphasizing the importance of monitoring these metrics closely to ensure sustained profitability and financial performance.
Return on investment
| 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 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 12.31% | 11.38% | 11.81% | 11.11% | 10.94% | 10.48% | 9.90% | 9.63% | 8.45% | 7.18% | 7.73% | 8.55% | 8.67% | 8.64% | 9.73% | 9.07% | 8.10% | 5.55% | 4.95% | 3.15% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 10.14% | 9.14% | 9.94% | 9.60% | 9.24% | 8.72% | 7.17% | 6.78% | 5.90% | 5.77% | 15.46% | 17.71% | 17.78% | 16.60% | 7.21% | 6.32% | 5.51% | 3.47% | 2.93% | 1.17% |
| Return on total capital | 27.22% | 27.25% | 28.95% | 29.01% | 31.20% | 28.87% | 26.84% | 26.23% | 23.58% | 19.76% | 16.88% | 21.39% | 22.87% | 24.18% | 33.91% | 30.59% | 29.99% | 22.93% | 22.30% | 12.85% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 46.14% | 48.84% | 61.88% | 72.47% | 93.42% | 71.88% | 68.32% | 75.41% | 71.51% | 58.54% | 103.07% | 98.98% | 115.04% | 125.20% | 618.61% | 539.67% | — | — | — | — |
Autodesk Inc's profitability ratios exhibit a generally positive trend over the past few periods. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown a steady increase, reaching 12.31% as of April 30, 2024, indicating the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets. Return on Assets (ROA) has also shown improvement, reaching 10.14% as of the same date, suggesting effective asset utilization in generating profits.
Return on Total Capital has shown fluctuation but remains relatively high, reaching 27.22% as of April 30, 2024. This ratio indicates the company's efficiency in generating profits from both equity and debt capital. Return on Equity (ROE) has exhibited a significant increase over the periods, reaching 46.14% as of April 30, 2024. This high ROE indicates that Autodesk has been able to generate substantial returns for its shareholders.
Overall, Autodesk's profitability ratios demonstrate a positive performance, reflecting the company's strong operational efficiency and profitability levels.