AAR Corp (AIR)
Gross profit margin
| May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit | US$ in thousands | 527,700 | 442,300 | 370,100 | 313,200 | 275,900 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 2,780,500 | 2,318,900 | 1,990,500 | 1,820,000 | 1,652,300 |
| Gross profit margin | 18.98% | 19.07% | 18.59% | 17.21% | 16.70% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $527,700K ÷ $2,780,500K
= 18.98%
The gross profit margin of AAR Corp has demonstrated a generally positive trend over the period from May 2021 to May 2025. Starting at 16.70% on May 31, 2021, there has been a steady increase, reaching 17.21% by May 31, 2022. This upward movement continued, with the margin climbing further to 18.59% as of May 31, 2023. The upward trajectory persisted into the subsequent years, with the gross profit margin reaching 19.07% by May 31, 2024, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to maintain higher profitability on its sales after covering the cost of goods sold. Although there was a slight decrease to 18.98% by May 31, 2025, the margin remains significantly higher than the levels observed in 2021. This overall increase suggests that AAR Corp has been progressively enhancing its gross profitability, potentially through better cost management, pricing strategies, or operational efficiencies during this period.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2025