American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD)

The gross profit margin of American Woodmark Corporation has exhibited notable fluctuations over the period from April 2021 to April 2025. At the end of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2021, the gross profit margin was recorded at 18.31%. This figure declined significantly in the subsequent year, reaching a low of 12.19% by April 30, 2022, indicative of increased cost pressures or reduced selling prices impacting gross profitability.

Following this decline, the gross profit margin showed a marked recovery, climbing to 17.30% as of April 30, 2023. This rebound suggests improvements in operational efficiencies, better cost control, or favorable pricing strategies. Further growth continued into April 2024, with the gross profit margin rising to 20.45%, the highest point within the analyzed period, signaling strengthened gross profitability, potentially driven by enhanced margin management or favorable market conditions.

However, in the subsequent year ending April 2025, the gross profit margin experienced a slight decline, settling at 17.93%. Despite this downward movement, the margin remains higher than the levels observed in April 2021 and 2022, indicating an overall improvement in the company's gross profitability over the analyzed timeframe, albeit with some volatility.

In summary, the gross profit margin trend demonstrates an initial sharp decline followed by a substantial recovery, peaking in 2024, and then a modest contraction. This pattern reflects the company's fluctuating ability to manage cost structures and pricing strategies amidst varying market conditions.