Dycom Industries Inc (DY)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Oct 26, 2024 | Jul 27, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 24, 2020 | Jul 25, 2020 | Apr 25, 2020 | Jan 25, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 12.15% | 15.11% | 17.40% | 19.55% | 19.49% | 18.51% | 17.91% | 17.09% | 16.53% | 16.19% | 15.95% | 15.95% | 16.02% | 16.33% | 17.08% | 17.43% | 17.48% | 17.38% | 17.01% | 16.88% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.01% | 6.12% | 6.29% | 6.33% | 6.16% | 5.35% | 5.06% | 4.34% | 3.23% | 2.80% | 2.19% | 6.38% | 6.41% | 7.09% | 7.86% | 0.77% | 0.75% | 22.38% | 43.81% | 67.99% |
| Pretax margin | 6.49% | 7.16% | 7.12% | 7.02% | 7.08% | 6.17% | 5.70% | 4.75% | 3.94% | 3.16% | 2.30% | 1.70% | 1.66% | 2.04% | 2.80% | 1.85% | 1.58% | 1.08% | 0.86% | 2.37% |
| Net profit margin | 4.92% | 5.39% | 5.40% | 5.26% | 5.34% | 4.73% | 4.40% | 3.75% | 3.25% | 2.70% | 2.06% | 1.56% | 1.40% | 1.59% | 2.18% | 1.07% | 0.86% | 0.54% | 0.32% | 1.73% |
Dycom Industries Inc's profitability ratios have displayed fluctuations over the past few financial periods. The gross profit margin has been decreasing gradually, indicating compression in the profitability of sales after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has also exhibited variability, with a significant dip in the Jan 30, 2021 period, followed by a sharp increase in the Jan 27, 2024 period. This suggests fluctuations in the company's ability to control operating expenses and generate profits from its core business operations.
Similarly, the pretax margin has shown inconsistency, reaching its lowest point in the Apr 25, 2020 period before recovering slightly. The net profit margin has followed a similar pattern, indicating fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits after accounting for all expenses including interest and taxes.
In general, Dycom Industries Inc's profitability ratios show variability over the periods in consideration, reflecting challenges in maintaining consistent levels of profitability. It may be important for the company to focus on controlling costs, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing revenue generation to enhance overall profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Oct 26, 2024 | Jul 27, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 24, 2020 | Jul 25, 2020 | Apr 25, 2020 | Jan 25, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.32% | 9.74% | 10.26% | 10.47% | 9.54% | 9.01% | 8.68% | 7.11% | 5.10% | 4.37% | 3.35% | 9.38% | 9.03% | 9.70% | 10.80% | 1.27% | 1.16% | 33.88% | 51.46% | 101.69% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.20% | 8.57% | 8.81% | 8.70% | 8.27% | 7.96% | 7.54% | 6.15% | 5.13% | 4.21% | 3.15% | 2.29% | 1.98% | 2.18% | 2.99% | 1.77% | 1.32% | 0.82% | 0.37% | 2.58% |
| Return on total capital | 12.88% | 15.27% | 16.00% | 15.98% | 14.73% | 14.28% | 13.46% | 10.92% | 8.75% | 6.96% | 4.99% | 3.62% | 3.45% | 4.20% | 5.68% | 5.29% | 4.65% | 3.57% | 2.36% | 5.99% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.17% | 20.55% | 21.28% | 20.76% | 20.90% | 19.77% | 19.41% | 16.37% | 13.77% | 11.66% | 8.86% | 6.40% | 5.38% | 6.25% | 8.35% | 4.23% | 2.99% | 2.02% | 1.26% | 6.59% |
Dycom Industries Inc's profitability ratios have shown variability over the periods analyzed.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) ranged from 3.35% to 10.47%, with a recent peak of 10.47% on Oct 26, 2024. This ratio indicates the efficiency of the company's operating assets in generating profits and has generally improved over time.
- Return on assets (ROA) fluctuated between 0.37% and 8.81%, with the highest value observed on Apr 27, 2024. ROA measures overall profitability and efficiency in the use of assets, and there have been periods of growth followed by some declines.
- Return on total capital ranged from 2.36% to 16.00%, with the highest value achieved on Jul 27, 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profits from both equity and debt financing. The trend has been mostly upward, indicating improved capital efficiency.
- Return on equity (ROE) varied between 1.26% and 21.28%, reaching a peak on Jul 27, 2024. ROE signifies the return generated for the shareholders' equity investment. Despite some fluctuations, there is a general upward trend in ROE, indicating increased profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Overall, Dycom Industries Inc's profitability ratios have seen positive trends, suggesting improved efficiency and profitability over the analyzed periods. However, it's important to monitor these ratios in conjunction with other financial metrics for a comprehensive assessment of the company's financial performance.