American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD)
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 | Jan 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 20.43% | 20.74% | 19.85% | 18.79% | 17.30% | 15.88% | 14.89% | 13.28% | 12.19% | 12.59% | 14.23% | 16.47% | 18.52% | 19.51% | 20.16% | 20.70% | 20.85% | 21.18% | 21.11% | 21.06% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.73% | 8.65% | 8.19% | 7.68% | 6.60% | 5.55% | 4.70% | 3.10% | 1.95% | 2.14% | 3.57% | 5.28% | 6.60% | 7.11% | 7.54% | 8.17% | 8.80% | 9.01% | 8.90% | 8.61% |
| Pretax margin | 8.22% | 8.24% | 7.55% | 7.13% | 5.94% | 4.90% | 0.76% | -1.04% | -2.31% | -3.11% | 1.90% | 3.51% | 4.64% | 5.79% | 6.13% | 6.55% | 6.87% | 7.83% | 7.53% | 7.25% |
| Net profit margin | 6.29% | 6.35% | 5.83% | 5.51% | 4.53% | 3.75% | 0.68% | -0.65% | -1.60% | -2.22% | 1.50% | 2.68% | 3.52% | 4.29% | 4.54% | 4.83% | 5.13% | 6.00% | 5.76% | 5.60% |
American Woodmark Corporation's profitability ratios have displayed a mixed performance over the past few years. The gross profit margin has shown a fluctuating trend, improving from around 17% in early 2020 to above 20% by April 2024. This indicates an enhancement in the company's ability to generate profits from its manufacturing activities.
The operating profit margin has also seen an upward trajectory, with improvements in efficiency and cost management leading to an increase from around 5% in early 2020 to over 8% by April 2024. This suggests that the company has been able to control its operating expenses effectively.
The pretax margin has shown volatility over the period, with significant fluctuations observed. While in some periods the company has recorded negative margins, there has been an overall improvement in profitability, with the margin increasing from below 2% in early 2020 to around 8% by April 2024. This indicates that despite challenges, the company has managed to enhance its pre-tax profitability.
The net profit margin has also displayed an increasing trend from below 3% in early 2020 to above 6% by April 2024. This reflects the company's ability to generate a higher level of profit for every dollar of revenue earned after considering all expenses, including taxes.
In conclusion, American Woodmark Corporation has made strides in improving its profitability ratios over the years, demonstrating better efficiency in cost management and revenue generation. The company's focus on enhancing margins is evident in the positive trends observed in its profitability ratios. Further monitoring of these ratios will be essential to track the company's ongoing 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 | Jan 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.13% | 10.35% | 10.36% | 10.15% | 8.98% | 7.39% | 5.88% | 3.68% | 2.21% | 2.47% | 4.04% | 5.97% | 6.94% | 7.04% | 7.36% | 7.89% | 9.03% | 9.20% | 8.97% | 9.26% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.29% | 7.60% | 7.37% | 7.28% | 6.17% | 4.99% | 0.86% | -0.77% | -1.82% | -2.56% | 1.69% | 3.03% | 3.70% | 4.25% | 4.43% | 4.67% | 5.26% | 6.13% | 5.81% | 6.02% |
| Return on total capital | 17.73% | 18.16% | 17.74% | 17.37% | 15.60% | 13.71% | 11.70% | 7.64% | 4.68% | 5.24% | 8.66% | 12.88% | 15.17% | 15.02% | 16.28% | 17.97% | 20.88% | 21.78% | 22.36% | 22.40% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 12.77% | 13.33% | 12.62% | 12.47% | 10.73% | 9.26% | 1.70% | -1.59% | -3.85% | -5.42% | 3.64% | 6.53% | 8.09% | 9.08% | 9.80% | 10.64% | 12.17% | 14.51% | 14.48% | 14.57% |
American Woodmark Corporation's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the periods analyzed.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has generally been on an upward trend, increasing from 5.88% in October 2022 to 10.13% in April 2024. This indicates that the company has been improving its operational efficiency in generating profits from its assets over time.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also shown an increasing trend, albeit with some fluctuations. It has moved from negative values in the past to positive values, reaching 7.29% in April 2024. This demonstrates the company's ability to generate profits from its assets, although there is room for improvement.
3. Return on total capital has similarly seen an upward trend, rising from 7.64% in July 2022 to 17.73% in April 2024. This ratio reflects the company's profitability in relation to its total capital employed, showing an improvement in generating returns for its investors.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has been volatile, but there is an overall increasing trend, starting from negative values and reaching 12.77% in April 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to enhance its profitability for shareholders over time.
In conclusion, American Woodmark Corporation has shown improvements in its profitability ratios, particularly in terms of operational efficiency, asset utilization, total capital returns, and equity returns. The company's focus on enhancing profitability and generating returns for both its assets and investors is evident from the trend in these ratios.