AeroVironment Inc (AVAV)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jul 27, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | Oct 27, 2018 | Jul 28, 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 39.69% | 39.26% | 39.06% | 35.22% | 32.17% | 30.99% | 28.11% | 30.34% | 29.12% | 31.80% | 36.38% | 38.56% | 41.89% | 42.44% | 41.98% | 41.73% | 42.74% | 37.90% | 39.75% | 40.65% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.04% | -14.16% | -16.78% | -25.54% | -33.12% | 0.01% | -4.05% | -0.22% | -2.04% | -1.07% | 4.85% | 7.46% | 14.46% | 16.50% | 14.50% | 13.57% | 13.77% | 15.11% | 15.13% | 16.70% |
| Pretax margin | 8.60% | -15.52% | -19.27% | -27.74% | -35.38% | -0.28% | -3.38% | -1.13% | -3.00% | 4.21% | 8.51% | 19.61% | 34.21% | 28.89% | 37.38% | 31.13% | 28.64% | 37.91% | 30.39% | 32.06% |
| Net profit margin | 8.34% | -15.16% | -18.60% | -25.00% | -32.66% | -1.71% | -1.70% | 0.28% | -0.86% | 10.08% | 10.67% | 19.49% | 33.30% | 26.79% | 35.90% | 29.59% | 26.85% | 34.40% | 26.23% | 27.13% |
The profitability ratios of AeroVironment Inc have shown fluctuations over the past several quarters. The gross profit margin has ranged from approximately 28% to 42% over the period, indicating the company's ability to control production costs and generate profits from sales.
However, the operating profit margin has been more volatile, ranging from negative percentages to as high as 16.70%. This suggests fluctuations in the company's operational efficiency and cost management during the period.
Similarly, the pretax margin and net profit margin have also exhibited variability, reflecting changes in the company's ability to generate profits before and after accounting for taxes and other expenses. The net profit margin, in particular, has shown a wide range from approximately -32.66% to 35.90%, indicating varying levels of profitability for AeroVironment Inc.
Overall, while the gross profit margin has generally remained stable, the operating, pretax, and net profit margins have shown more significant fluctuations, highlighting potential challenges in sustaining profitability levels over the analyzed period. Monitoring and addressing the factors influencing these margins will be crucial for the company's long-term financial health and performance.
Return on investment
| Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jul 27, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | Oct 27, 2018 | Jul 28, 2018 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.07% | -10.18% | -10.88% | -18.04% | -21.67% | 0.00% | -2.10% | -0.12% | -1.08% | -0.57% | 2.47% | 3.50% | 7.03% | 11.29% | 9.97% | 8.89% | 8.40% | 10.58% | 10.04% | 10.98% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.87% | -10.90% | -12.06% | -17.66% | -21.36% | -0.92% | -0.88% | 0.15% | -0.46% | 5.33% | 5.44% | 9.16% | 16.19% | 18.32% | 24.70% | 19.38% | 16.37% | 24.09% | 17.41% | 17.84% |
| Return on total capital | 8.55% | -11.82% | -12.63% | -21.50% | -26.40% | 0.00% | -2.45% | -0.14% | -1.26% | -0.66% | 2.92% | 4.06% | 8.16% | 12.67% | 11.08% | 10.19% | 9.32% | 11.64% | 11.00% | 12.07% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 7.25% | -13.14% | -15.30% | -25.39% | -31.97% | -1.36% | -1.29% | 0.22% | -0.69% | 8.01% | 8.40% | 13.91% | 24.56% | 20.57% | 27.45% | 22.23% | 18.17% | 26.50% | 19.07% | 19.61% |
AeroVironment Inc's profitability ratios show significant fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) ranged from -21.67% to 7.07%, with a notable improvement from negative figures in earlier periods to positive returns in recent ones.
Return on assets (ROA) also exhibited variability, ranging from -21.36% to 24.70%, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets. The return on total capital similarly fluctuated, with values between -26.40% and 12.67%, indicating the efficiency in generating returns from both equity and debt sources.
Return on equity (ROE) showed a wide range of values from -31.97% to 27.45%, highlighting the returns available to shareholders. Despite the fluctuations, there were periods of positive growth in profitability metrics, indicating potential improvements in operational efficiency and overall financial performance. Further examination and trend analysis would be essential in understanding the underlying factors driving these changes and in assessing the company's financial health and performance over time.