The Cooper Companies Inc. (COO)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 68.12% | 67.60% | 67.48% | 67.31% | 66.43% | 66.26% | 66.31% | 66.61% | 67.44% | 67.58% | 66.43% | 65.21% | 63.89% | 63.93% | 64.95% | 66.20% | 66.77% | 66.63% | 66.69% | 65.84% |
| Operating profit margin | 15.09% | 15.28% | 14.77% | 14.79% | 16.04% | 15.72% | 16.78% | 15.86% | 16.77% | 17.47% | 16.88% | 16.99% | 13.69% | 12.99% | 14.86% | 17.13% | 20.69% | 20.73% | 20.13% | 19.13% |
| Pretax margin | 11.55% | 11.84% | 11.18% | 11.39% | 14.49% | 14.72% | 16.52% | 16.14% | 15.79% | 16.98% | 16.40% | 16.51% | 12.65% | 11.10% | 12.50% | 14.47% | 18.20% | 18.11% | 17.77% | 16.38% |
| Net profit margin | 8.17% | 8.43% | 8.12% | 8.70% | 11.44% | 11.95% | 13.56% | 30.52% | 31.29% | 101.76% | 103.14% | 89.15% | 92.16% | 9.93% | 11.54% | 13.72% | 17.18% | 17.70% | 17.19% | 16.46% |
The profitability ratios of Cooper Companies, Inc. have shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters.
- Gross profit margin has remained relatively stable, ranging from 64.49% to 66.09% during the period. This indicates that the company has been able to maintain a healthy level of profitability after deducting the cost of producing goods.
- Operating profit margin has also exhibited consistency, fluctuating between 14.25% and 16.55%. This suggests that the company has been efficient in managing its operating expenses and generating profits from its core business activities.
- Pretax margin has shown more variability, declining from 16.29% to 10.78% over the quarters. This indicates that the company's profitability before taxes has been impacted by factors such as changes in operating expenses, interest expenses, and other non-operating items.
- Net profit margin has been more volatile, ranging from 7.83% to 30.20%. The significant increase in Q2 2022 suggests an exceptional performance in generating profits after considering all expenses and taxes. However, the subsequent decrease in profitability over the following quarters may indicate challenges faced by the company in sustaining high levels of net income.
Overall, while some profitability metrics have remained stable, others have shown fluctuations, suggesting that Cooper Companies, Inc. may need to focus on managing costs, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining consistent profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| 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 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 4.46% | 4.57% | 4.28% | 4.25% | 4.55% | 4.42% | 4.61% | 4.18% | 4.31% | 5.26% | 4.97% | 4.98% | 3.74% | 4.63% | 5.31% | 6.58% | 8.35% | 8.71% | 8.47% | 8.00% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.42% | 2.52% | 2.35% | 2.50% | 3.25% | 3.36% | 3.73% | 8.05% | 8.05% | 30.65% | 30.34% | 26.13% | 25.21% | 3.54% | 4.12% | 5.27% | 6.93% | 7.44% | 7.23% | 6.88% |
| Return on total capital | 4.99% | 5.15% | 4.79% | 4.72% | 5.55% | 5.59% | 5.98% | 5.65% | 5.36% | 6.17% | 6.13% | 6.16% | 4.60% | 5.82% | 6.80% | 8.40% | 10.93% | 11.15% | 10.67% | 10.11% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 3.78% | 3.90% | 3.66% | 3.91% | 5.11% | 5.38% | 6.08% | 13.52% | 13.56% | 42.42% | 42.97% | 38.21% | 37.55% | 6.23% | 7.40% | 9.46% | 12.17% | 12.86% | 12.34% | 12.05% |
The profitability ratios of Cooper Companies, Inc. provide insight into the company's ability to generate earnings relative to its assets, capital, and equity.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown a stable trend over the quarters, ranging from 4.18% to 4.61%. This indicates that the company is efficiently utilizing its assets to generate operating profits consistently.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the periods, with a noticeable decrease from Q1 2023 to Q1 2024. This suggests a potential decrease in the company's overall profitability relative to its total assets.
3. Return on total capital has also varied, although the fluctuations are relatively minor. The ratio indicates the company's ability to generate returns on all forms of capital invested in the business.
4. Return on equity (ROE) experienced a significant decline from Q1 2023 to Q1 2024, reflecting lower returns generated for the shareholders' equity during this period. This may indicate lower profitability or increased equity base.
Overall, while Operating ROA suggests operational efficiency, the decreasing trend in ROA and ROE warrants further investigation to understand the factors affecting Cooper Companies' profitability and investor returns.