Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (FDP)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 8.36% | 8.23% | 7.80% | 7.81% | 8.12% | 8.50% | 8.71% | 7.84% | 7.66% | 6.75% | 5.93% | 6.71% | 7.14% | 7.09% | 7.55% | 6.89% | 5.97% | 5.96% | 6.06% | 6.28% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.59% | 1.23% | 0.57% | 0.66% | 1.36% | 4.67% | 5.20% | 4.31% | 3.52% | 2.62% | 1.51% | 2.12% | 2.61% | 2.82% | 3.43% | 2.84% | 1.82% | 1.56% | 1.54% | 2.03% |
| Pretax margin | 4.00% | 0.80% | -0.08% | -0.24% | 0.16% | 3.32% | 3.83% | 3.06% | 2.67% | 1.72% | 0.78% | 1.40% | 1.93% | 2.29% | 2.95% | 2.27% | 1.29% | 0.79% | 0.74% | 1.27% |
| Net profit margin | 3.32% | 0.36% | -0.43% | -0.57% | -0.26% | 2.61% | 3.14% | 2.52% | 2.22% | 1.56% | 0.85% | 1.47% | 1.88% | 2.17% | 2.56% | 1.89% | 1.17% | 0.53% | 0.54% | 0.97% |
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the reported periods. The gross profit margin increased steadily from 5.96% in September 2020 to 8.36% in December 2024. This indicates the company's ability to control production costs and generate higher revenue relative to the cost of goods sold.
On the other hand, the operating profit margin saw significant variability, dropping to 0.57% in June 2024 from a peak of 5.20% in June 2023. This suggests that Fresh Del Monte may have faced challenges in managing its operating expenses efficiently during certain periods.
The pretax margin followed a similar trend, with fluctuations from a low of -0.24% in March 2024 to a peak of 4.00% in December 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes, indicating fluctuations in profitability levels over time.
The net profit margin also displayed fluctuations, with a significant decrease to -0.57% in March 2024 from a peak of 3.32% in December 2024. This metric shows the company's overall profitability after all expenses, including taxes, are deducted, highlighting periods of both strong and weak profitability performance.
Overall, the analysis of these profitability ratios indicates that Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc experienced varying levels of profitability over the reported periods, with fluctuations in margins reflecting changes in the company's operational efficiency and financial performance.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 6.35% | 1.67% | 0.78% | 0.88% | 1.84% | 6.07% | 6.78% | 5.55% | 4.52% | 3.41% | 1.95% | 2.60% | 3.27% | 3.52% | 4.29% | 3.46% | 2.35% | 2.01% | 2.02% | 2.67% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.59% | 0.48% | -0.59% | -0.76% | -0.36% | 3.39% | 4.10% | 3.25% | 2.85% | 2.04% | 1.09% | 1.80% | 2.35% | 2.72% | 3.21% | 2.30% | 1.51% | 0.69% | 0.70% | 1.28% |
| Return on total capital | 9.53% | 2.63% | 0.84% | 0.57% | 1.62% | 8.48% | 9.68% | 8.39% | 7.52% | 5.20% | 2.95% | 4.33% | 5.68% | 6.50% | 7.97% | 6.49% | 4.38% | 3.20% | 3.22% | 4.77% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 7.14% | 0.77% | -0.94% | -1.27% | -0.60% | 5.59% | 6.81% | 5.76% | 5.18% | 3.66% | 1.99% | 3.41% | 4.44% | 5.09% | 5.93% | 4.41% | 2.85% | 1.31% | 1.37% | 2.57% |
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few years.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) steadily increased from March 2023 to June 2023, peaking at 6.78%, before dropping significantly to 0.78% by June 2024. This may indicate management's effectiveness in generating operating profits relative to the company's assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) shows a similar trend with a sharp increase from March 2023 to June 2023, reaching a peak of 4.10%, followed by a decline to -0.59% by June 2024. This suggests a decrease in the company's profitability relative to its total assets.
- Return on total capital has also fluctuated, with a relatively stable trend from March 2023 to June 2023, peaking at 9.68%. However, it decreased to 0.57% by March 2024 before rebounding to 9.53% by December 2024. This ratio indicates the company's profitability in relation to its total capital employed.
- Return on equity (ROE) experienced a similar trajectory, with a noticeable increase from March 2023 to June 2023, peaking at 6.81%, before declining to -1.27% by March 2024. The ratio improved to 7.14% by December 2024, showing the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc's profitability ratios, it is important for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor these metrics to assess the company's financial performance and sustainability.