Acuity Brands Inc (AYI)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Aug 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 46.61% | 45.81% | 45.38% | 44.80% | 43.78% | 43.08% | 42.40% | 42.07% | 42.04% | 41.91% | 42.15% | 42.53% | 42.62% | 42.54% | 42.34% | 41.94% | 42.16% | 42.08% | 41.66% | 41.06% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.47% | 13.35% | 13.22% | 12.92% | 12.10% | 12.76% | 12.56% | 12.43% | 12.81% | 12.68% | 12.57% | 12.72% | 12.35% | 11.91% | 11.28% | 10.83% | 10.64% | 11.19% | 11.71% | 12.03% |
| Pretax margin | 14.35% | 13.23% | 12.91% | 12.58% | 11.42% | 12.19% | 11.99% | 11.81% | 12.41% | 12.11% | 11.86% | 11.85% | 11.45% | 10.95% | 10.42% | 10.04% | 9.76% | 10.29% | 10.74% | 10.97% |
| Net profit margin | 11.06% | 10.20% | 9.90% | 9.65% | 8.84% | 9.41% | 9.29% | 9.17% | 9.65% | 9.43% | 9.30% | 9.30% | 8.85% | 8.38% | 7.92% | 7.63% | 7.46% | 8.01% | 8.42% | 8.61% |
Acuity Brands Inc's profitability ratios have demonstrated a generally positive trend over the periods analyzed. The gross profit margin has been steadily increasing, indicating efficient cost management and improved pricing strategies. The operating profit margin has also shown an upward trajectory, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency and control over expenses.
Furthermore, the pretax margin has exhibited a consistent improvement, suggesting effective tax management strategies and operational performance. The net profit margin has also displayed a positive trend, reflecting the company's ability to generate net income relative to its total revenue.
Overall, Acuity Brands Inc's profitability ratios depict a positive financial performance, showcasing the company's ability to effectively manage costs, optimize operations, and generate profit over the analyzed periods.
Return on investment
| Aug 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 14.50% | 13.89% | 14.29% | 14.36% | 13.89% | 14.93% | 15.15% | 14.65% | 14.65% | 13.63% | 12.73% | 12.67% | 11.96% | 11.25% | 10.88% | 10.51% | 10.14% | 10.99% | 12.24% | 13.01% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 11.08% | 10.61% | 10.71% | 10.73% | 10.15% | 11.01% | 11.21% | 10.80% | 11.03% | 10.14% | 9.42% | 9.27% | 8.57% | 7.92% | 7.64% | 7.40% | 7.11% | 7.86% | 8.79% | 9.31% |
| Return on total capital | 19.61% | 18.84% | 19.57% | 19.95% | 18.90% | 21.09% | 21.26% | 21.13% | 21.64% | 20.54% | 17.96% | 17.57% | 16.56% | 15.44% | 14.84% | 14.49% | 14.02% | 15.25% | 17.03% | 18.36% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 17.77% | 17.15% | 17.57% | 18.01% | 17.17% | 19.22% | 19.47% | 19.51% | 20.09% | 19.11% | 16.48% | 16.13% | 14.98% | 13.82% | 13.28% | 12.95% | 11.67% | 12.92% | 14.61% | 15.49% |
Acuity Brands Inc's profitability ratios show positive trends over the years analyzed. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been relatively stable, ranging from 12.67% to 15.15%. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets consistently.
The return on assets (ROA) has also shown a mostly increasing trend, ranging from 7.11% to 11.21%. This suggests that Acuity Brands Inc has been efficient in generating profits from its total assets.
Furthermore, the return on total capital has shown a generally increasing trend, varying from 14.02% to 21.64%. This metric reflects the company's ability to generate returns from both equity and debt capital invested in the business.
Lastly, the return on equity (ROE) has demonstrated a positive trajectory, ranging from 11.67% to 20.09%. This shows that Acuity Brands Inc has been effective in utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profits for them.
Overall, the profitability ratios indicate that Acuity Brands Inc has been successful in efficiently utilizing its assets, capital, and equity to generate profits over the years, showcasing a strong financial performance.