AAR Corp (AIR)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 19.46% | 19.37% | 18.97% | 18.77% | 18.71% | 18.47% | 18.37% | 18.29% | 17.25% | 16.61% | 17.34% | 17.15% | 16.96% | 14.96% | 12.50% | 12.33% | 12.97% | 14.76% | 15.90% | 16.05% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.45% | 5.69% | 5.90% | 5.88% | 6.82% | 6.94% | 6.95% | 6.93% | 5.86% | 5.14% | 5.74% | 5.34% | 4.63% | 29.57% | 25.07% | 23.36% | 22.21% | 27.33% | 25.48% | 25.77% |
| Pretax margin | 2.57% | 3.43% | 3.92% | 4.01% | 6.15% | 6.40% | 6.68% | 6.68% | 5.80% | 5.27% | 5.94% | 5.15% | 3.32% | 0.91% | -1.30% | -0.84% | 0.48% | 2.41% | 0.59% | 0.13% |
| Net profit margin | 2.04% | 2.77% | 3.18% | 3.22% | 4.56% | 4.77% | 4.98% | 4.98% | 4.33% | 3.87% | 4.29% | 3.63% | 2.20% | 0.33% | -1.17% | -0.76% | 0.21% | 1.97% | 0.18% | -0.15% |
AAR Corp's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few years. The gross profit margin has hovered around the 18-19% range but has shown a slight increasing trend recently. The operating profit margin, on the other hand, has varied more significantly, with some periods showing peaks and troughs. It reached a high of 29.57% in May 2021 but has since decreased.
The pretax margin has also fluctuated, with the most recent data indicating a noticeable decline compared to previous periods. The net profit margin follows a similar pattern, indicating a decrease in profitability over time.
Overall, AAR Corp's profitability ratios suggest a mixed performance in terms of generating profits. It is important for the company to focus on maintaining stable margins and improving profitability to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Return on investment
| 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 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 4.47% | 6.14% | 6.45% | 6.25% | 7.35% | 7.89% | 7.76% | 7.83% | 6.76% | 5.88% | 6.51% | 5.91% | 4.89% | 28.94% | 26.42% | 26.11% | 22.17% | 33.19% | 31.77% | 32.45% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.67% | 2.99% | 3.47% | 3.42% | 4.92% | 5.43% | 5.56% | 5.62% | 5.00% | 4.43% | 4.86% | 4.02% | 2.33% | 0.32% | -1.23% | -0.85% | 0.21% | 2.39% | 0.23% | -0.19% |
| Return on total capital | 4.67% | 7.21% | 7.35% | 7.02% | 9.77% | 219.86% | 10.32% | 10.73% | 9.50% | 8.59% | 9.57% | 8.22% | 5.32% | 1.90% | -1.31% | -0.64% | 1.28% | 5.49% | 1.97% | 1.12% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 3.89% | 5.17% | 5.90% | 5.96% | 8.21% | — | 8.85% | 8.67% | 7.61% | 6.76% | 7.39% | 6.25% | 3.67% | 0.57% | -2.28% | -1.63% | 0.49% | 4.70% | 0.43% | -0.35% |
AAR Corp's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 4.47% to 7.89% during the period. This ratio indicates that the company generated between 4.47% and 7.89% of operating income from its assets.
The Return on Assets (ROA) also varied between 1.67% and 5.62% over the same period, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets.
Return on Total Capital ranged from 4.67% to 219.86%, showing significant volatility. This ratio indicates how effectively the company is utilizing both debt and equity to generate returns.
Return on Equity (ROE) fluctuated from 3.89% to 8.85%, reflecting the profitability of the company from the shareholders' perspective.
Overall, AAR Corp's profitability ratios indicate some level of volatility but demonstrate a generally positive trend in generating returns from assets, capital, and equity over the analyzed periods.