Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 42.41% | 42.79% | 42.45% | 41.78% | 41.78% | 41.31% | 40.02% | 40.41% | 40.54% | 41.61% | 43.97% | 45.11% | 45.52% | 45.62% | 45.28% | 45.26% | 45.18% | 44.69% | 45.33% | 45.19% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.84% | 10.25% | 10.40% | 9.82% | 10.16% | 10.37% | 8.86% | 8.38% | 8.39% | 8.62% | 9.82% | 10.96% | 11.49% | 10.67% | 9.74% | 9.27% | 9.03% | 20.17% | 25.10% | 27.94% |
| Pretax margin | 5.36% | 6.57% | 6.93% | 6.02% | 6.56% | 6.99% | 5.54% | 5.72% | 5.71% | 5.89% | 6.84% | 6.55% | 7.01% | 6.04% | 3.82% | 4.26% | 4.48% | 5.24% | -19.10% | -17.23% |
| Net profit margin | 4.38% | 5.27% | 5.44% | 4.72% | 5.09% | 5.26% | 4.32% | 4.61% | 4.58% | 5.05% | 5.63% | 5.28% | 5.61% | 4.62% | 2.97% | 3.23% | 3.47% | 4.39% | -17.88% | -16.34% |
Over the past eight quarters, Edgewell Personal Care Co has shown relatively stable gross profit margins, averaging around 42%. This indicates the company has been effectively managing its production costs and pricing strategies.
In terms of operating profit margins, the company has fluctuated between 8% and 11% over the same period. While there was a peak at 11% in the fourth quarter of 2021, the margins have generally remained below this level. This suggests that while the company is generating decent operating profits, there may be room for improvement in operational efficiency.
The pretax margins have also varied, ranging from a low of around 4% to a high of 7% in the second quarter of 2023. The positive trend in recent quarters shows an improvement in the company's ability to manage its expenses and generate pre-tax profits.
Similarly, the net profit margins have shown fluctuations, with peaks around 5.5% and troughs around 3%. The profitability position has generally improved over the quarters, indicating effective management of expenses and solid net income generation.
Overall, profitability ratios for Edgewell Personal Care Co have shown some variability but demonstrate a generally stable and improving trend, suggesting the company is working towards better cost management and profitability.
Return on investment
| Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.34% | 6.28% | 6.29% | 5.89% | 6.12% | 6.21% | 5.20% | 4.80% | 4.91% | 5.04% | 5.51% | 6.04% | 6.53% | 5.95% | 5.35% | 5.16% | 4.97% | 11.57% | 16.04% | 18.08% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.64% | 3.23% | 3.29% | 2.83% | 3.07% | 3.15% | 2.54% | 2.64% | 2.68% | 2.95% | 3.16% | 2.91% | 3.18% | 2.57% | 1.63% | 1.80% | 1.91% | 2.52% | -11.43% | -10.58% |
| Return on total capital | 6.90% | 7.91% | 8.11% | 7.18% | 7.80% | 8.17% | 6.84% | 6.65% | 6.84% | 6.99% | 7.30% | 6.88% | 7.58% | 6.97% | 5.26% | 5.44% | 5.55% | 6.24% | -14.12% | -12.57% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 6.22% | 7.59% | 7.97% | 6.93% | 7.45% | 7.60% | 6.36% | 6.72% | 6.78% | 7.44% | 7.91% | 7.14% | 7.35% | 6.21% | 3.95% | 4.29% | 4.70% | 6.38% | -28.06% | -25.92% |
The profitability ratios for Edgewell Personal Care Co show fluctuations over time.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been relatively stable, ranging from 4.80% to 6.29% over the past eight quarters. This ratio indicates that the company generates approximately 5-6% return on its total assets from its core operations.
- Return on assets (ROA) has also shown variability, with values ranging from 1.63% to 3.29% during the same period. This ratio signifies the company's ability to generate profits from its assets, with the figure standing at around 2-3%.
- Return on total capital has demonstrated a similar trend, fluctuating between 5.26% and 8.17%. This ratio measures the overall profitability of the company in relation to the total capital invested, highlighting returns of approximately 5-8%.
- Return on equity (ROE) has shown relatively consistent movements, with values ranging from 3.95% to 7.97%. ROE indicates the return generated on the shareholders' equity, averaging around 6-8%.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in profitability ratios, Edgewell Personal Care Co has managed to maintain a reasonable level of profitability, showcasing its ability to generate returns for both its investors and through its operations.