Brady Corporation (BRC)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jul 31, 2024 | 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 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 51.34% | 51.18% | 50.76% | 50.22% | 49.34% | 49.19% | 48.83% | 48.56% | 48.55% | 48.00% | 48.43% | 48.87% | 49.05% | 48.82% | 48.36% | 48.77% | 48.88% | 49.49% | 49.87% | 49.68% |
| Operating profit margin | 18.17% | 17.83% | 17.83% | 17.41% | 16.91% | 16.49% | 15.74% | 15.38% | 14.84% | 14.09% | 14.08% | 14.24% | 14.60% | 14.63% | 12.77% | 13.00% | 12.76% | 13.42% | 14.62% | 14.09% |
| Pretax margin | 18.50% | 18.14% | 18.09% | 17.50% | 16.94% | 16.47% | 15.60% | 15.19% | 14.76% | 13.60% | 13.77% | 14.12% | 14.44% | 14.97% | 13.00% | 13.18% | 13.01% | 13.62% | 14.97% | 14.41% |
| Net profit margin | 14.72% | 14.25% | 14.07% | 13.61% | 13.13% | 12.71% | 12.12% | 11.86% | 11.53% | 10.67% | 10.81% | 11.04% | 11.33% | 11.86% | 9.96% | 10.11% | 10.39% | 10.78% | 12.40% | 11.96% |
Across the historical period, Brady Corporation has shown a generally stable trend in its profitability ratios. The Gross Profit Margin has fluctuated within a narrow range, with a slight upward trend in recent periods, indicating efficient cost management and pricing strategies. The Operating Profit Margin follows a similar pattern, demonstrating consistent operational efficiency in generating profits after accounting for operating expenses.
Moreover, the Pretax Margin has also shown stability over time, with a slight improvement in recent periods. This indicates effective management of interest expenses and other non-operating costs. Finally, the Net Profit Margin has exhibited a consistent trajectory, remaining above 10% throughout the period, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits after all expenses, including taxes.
Overall, Brady Corporation's profitability ratios suggest a well-managed business with consistent profitability levels and prudent cost controls. The company's ability to maintain stable margins over time indicates resilience in its operations and a sound financial performance.
Return on investment
| Jul 31, 2024 | 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 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 16.06% | 16.80% | 16.96% | 16.88% | 16.21% | 15.69% | 15.01% | 14.81% | 14.12% | 13.46% | 12.60% | 12.00% | 12.13% | 12.66% | 11.22% | 11.85% | 12.08% | 13.24% | 13.81% | 13.21% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 13.01% | 13.42% | 13.38% | 13.20% | 12.59% | 12.10% | 11.55% | 11.43% | 10.97% | 10.19% | 9.67% | 9.30% | 9.41% | 10.26% | 8.75% | 9.22% | 9.84% | 10.64% | 11.72% | 11.22% |
| Return on total capital | 21.68% | 22.69% | 22.55% | 22.74% | 22.03% | 20.96% | 19.82% | 19.75% | 19.20% | 17.71% | 16.35% | 16.34% | 16.55% | 17.21% | 15.11% | 16.21% | 18.99% | 17.92% | 18.39% | 18.23% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.49% | 18.70% | 18.13% | 18.36% | 17.65% | 16.74% | 16.39% | 16.93% | 16.46% | 14.98% | 13.88% | 13.61% | 13.46% | 13.59% | 11.49% | 12.31% | 14.94% | 14.78% | 15.83% | 15.76% |
Brady Corporation's profitability ratios have shown a generally positive trend over the past few quarters. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been consistently increasing, indicating that the company is generating more operating income relative to its assets. Similarly, the Return on assets (ROA) has also been on an upward trajectory, reflecting improved overall profitability.
The Return on total capital has exhibited a steady increase, implying that the company is effectively utilizing its total capital to generate returns for its investors. The Return on equity (ROE) has shown a similar trend of improvement, suggesting that Brady Corporation is generating higher returns for its shareholders.
Overall, Brady Corporation's profitability ratios demonstrate a positive performance, with increasing returns on assets, total capital, and equity, reflecting effective management of resources and an ability to generate profits for both investors and the business itself.