Avery Dennison Corp (AVY)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Gross profit margin 28.90% 29.00% 28.81% 28.01% 27.23% 26.35% 26.06% 26.33% 26.60% 27.07% 27.08% 27.07% 27.51% 27.98% 28.31% 27.88% 27.59% 27.20% 26.89% 27.28%
Operating profit margin 12.74% 12.63% 12.55% 11.38% 10.64% 9.91% 10.03% 11.29% 11.99% 12.56% 12.50% 12.40% 12.79% 13.15% 13.33% 12.92% 12.11% 11.64% 11.30% 11.35%
Pretax margin 10.89% 10.53% 9.99% 9.00% 8.31% 8.00% 8.83% 10.26% 11.06% 11.68% 11.46% 11.41% 11.81% 12.22% 12.41% 11.31% 10.58% 9.58% 9.28% 10.13%
Net profit margin 8.05% 7.76% 7.34% 6.56% 6.01% 5.83% 6.66% 7.77% 8.38% 8.88% 8.48% 8.37% 8.80% 9.12% 9.34% 8.65% 7.97% 7.80% 7.68% 8.29%

The profitability ratios for Avery Dennison Corp show varying trends over the periods analyzed.

1. Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin fluctuated slightly between 26.06% and 29.00%. Overall, the company maintained a relatively stable gross profit margin, with some fluctuations noted throughout the periods.

2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin ranged from 9.91% to 13.33%. There was a general trend of increase in operating profit margin from the beginning of the analysis period before experiencing a decline in the later periods.

3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin fluctuated between 8.00% and 12.63%. The pretax margin showed some variability, with periods of increase and decrease observed throughout the analyzed quarters.

4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin varied between 5.83% and 9.34%. There was a general downward trend in the net profit margin from the beginning of the analysis period, with some fluctuations noted in the later quarters.

Overall, it is essential for Avery Dennison Corp to closely monitor and manage its profitability ratios to ensure sustained financial health and performance.


Return on investment

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 13.27% 12.97% 13.00% 11.65% 10.84% 10.09% 10.31% 12.03% 13.63% 14.37% 13.83% 13.27% 13.49% 13.56% 16.34% 15.04% 13.84% 13.74% 13.57% 12.78%
Return on assets (ROA) 8.39% 7.97% 7.60% 6.71% 6.13% 5.94% 6.85% 8.27% 9.52% 10.16% 9.39% 8.95% 9.28% 9.40% 11.45% 10.06% 9.11% 9.21% 9.22% 9.34%
Return on total capital 47.25% 45.37% 47.17% 43.65% 41.82% 39.76% 42.29% 48.40% 53.31% 57.57% 57.02% 55.21% 55.24% 59.20% 61.55% 56.93% 54.66% 57.57% 61.63% 70.99%
Return on equity (ROE) 30.40% 28.15% 27.57% 25.15% 23.64% 23.40% 28.09% 33.29% 37.26% 40.70% 39.21% 37.71% 38.46% 41.62% 43.16% 39.90% 37.06% 39.48% 42.92% 49.83%

Avery Dennison Corp's profitability ratios display fluctuations over the periods analyzed.

- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) improved from 12.78% in March 2020 to a peak of 16.34% in June 2021 but saw some declines afterwards, settling at 12.97% by December 2024.
- Return on assets (ROA) also exhibited variability, reaching a high of 11.45% in June 2021 before declining to 7.97% in September 2024.
- Return on total capital followed a similar trend, peaking at 70.99% in March 2020, declining steadily, and settling at 47.25% by December 2024.
- Return on equity (ROE) experienced fluctuations, with the highest value of 43.16% in June 2021 and the lowest value of 23.40% in September 2023, before recovering to 30.40% by December 2024.

Overall, the profitability ratios of Avery Dennison Corp indicate varying levels of operational efficiency and capital utilization over the analyzed periods. It is essential for the company to focus on sustaining and improving these ratios to ensure long-term profitability and shareholder value.