AZZ Incorporated (AZZ)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 24.25% | 24.18% | 23.90% | 23.66% | 23.64% | 22.80% | 21.92% | 22.09% | 22.39% | 23.83% | 25.32% | 25.50% | 24.95% | 24.70% | 24.58% | 23.90% | 22.50% | 21.84% | 21.69% | 21.64% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.98% | 14.96% | 14.80% | 14.48% | 14.41% | 13.20% | 12.78% | 12.92% | 11.82% | 12.36% | 12.54% | 11.15% | 11.17% | 12.15% | 11.96% | 9.12% | 7.34% | 4.00% | 4.32% | 6.36% |
| Pretax margin | 10.82% | 10.44% | 9.95% | 9.16% | 8.46% | 7.93% | 6.99% | 7.06% | 6.98% | 8.64% | 10.20% | 10.94% | 11.78% | 11.13% | 11.11% | 8.27% | 6.08% | 2.67% | 2.97% | 4.88% |
| Net profit margin | 8.17% | 7.72% | 7.40% | 6.99% | 6.37% | 6.05% | 2.92% | -2.80% | -3.26% | -2.46% | 0.78% | 8.69% | 9.31% | 8.99% | 8.89% | 6.59% | 4.72% | 1.44% | 1.59% | 3.30% |
AZZ Incorporated's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the years.
- Gross profit margin has been gradually increasing from 21.64% on May 31, 2020, to 24.25% on February 28, 2025, with some minor fluctuations in between.
- Operating profit margin has also shown an upward trend, starting at 6.36% on May 31, 2020, and reaching 14.98% on February 28, 2025, with steady improvement over time.
- Pretax margin has varied over the years, peaking at 11.78% on February 28, 2022, and then gradually declining to 10.82% on February 28, 2025. There have been fluctuations throughout the period.
- Net profit margin has been more volatile, with significant fluctuations observed. Starting at 3.30% on May 31, 2020, it reached a peak of 9.31% on February 28, 2022, before dropping to -3.26% on February 28, 2023. However, it recovered and improved to 8.17% on February 28, 2025.
Overall, the company has demonstrated a positive trend in its profitability margins in recent years, with improvements in gross profit margin and operating profit margin. However, net profit margin has shown more volatility, indicating potential challenges in controlling costs or managing other expenses impacting the bottom line.
Return on investment
| Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.61% | 10.61% | 10.38% | 10.10% | 10.09% | 9.01% | 8.65% | 8.83% | 7.61% | 7.41% | 5.71% | 3.96% | 8.90% | 10.23% | 10.15% | 7.51% | 6.18% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 5.97% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.78% | 5.47% | 5.19% | 4.88% | 4.46% | 4.13% | 1.98% | -1.91% | -2.10% | -1.47% | 0.36% | 3.08% | 7.42% | 7.57% | 7.54% | 5.43% | 3.98% | 1.27% | 1.51% | 3.09% |
| Return on total capital | 24.10% | 24.76% | 25.16% | 27.21% | 36.57% | 26.92% | 26.00% | 24.84% | 22.10% | 20.76% | 18.46% | 17.48% | 16.89% | 16.14% | 16.37% | 12.47% | 9.73% | 5.47% | 6.29% | 9.65% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 12.32% | 11.94% | 11.62% | 11.28% | 13.99% | 9.90% | 4.87% | -4.84% | -5.46% | -3.80% | 1.07% | 12.47% | 12.59% | 12.12% | 12.09% | 8.85% | 6.36% | 2.05% | 2.40% | 5.11% |
AZZ Incorporated has shown a varying trend in its profitability ratios over the past few years. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated between 3.52% and 10.61%, with the latest value standing at 10.61%. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its operating activities relative to its total assets.
Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) has ranged from -2.10% to 5.78%, showcasing a mix of positive and negative values during the period under review. This ratio reflects the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets, with the latest figure being 5.78%.
The Return on Total Capital has displayed a more positive trajectory, increasing from 9.65% to 24.10%. This metric assesses the profitability of the company's total capital investments, including debt and equity.
Lastly, the Return on Equity (ROE) has experienced significant fluctuations, from -5.46% to 13.99%, before stabilizing at 12.32% in the latest period. ROE measures the return generated on the shareholders' equity, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits from the shareholders' investments.
Overall, while the company's Operating ROA and ROA have shown inconsistent performance, the Return on Total Capital and ROE have demonstrated a more positive trend, indicating improved profitability in relation to both total capital and shareholders' equity over the years.