Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (FDP)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 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% | 6.83% | 6.90% | 6.38% | 5.91% |
| Operating profit margin | 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% | 2.54% | 2.33% | 1.48% | 0.52% |
| Pretax margin | 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% | 1.96% | 1.80% | 0.87% | -0.20% |
| Net profit margin | -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% | 1.48% | 1.29% | 0.41% | -0.60% |
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the periods analyzed.
- The gross profit margin has remained relatively stable within a range of 5.93% to 8.71% over the past five quarters, with a slight improvement observed in the most recent quarter.
- The operating profit margin displayed a more erratic pattern, varying from 1.36% to 5.20% during the same period. The company experienced a notable increase in operating profit margin in the quarter ending September 30, 2023.
- The pretax margin also demonstrated volatility, fluctuating between 0.16% and 3.83%. The highest pretax margin was recorded in the quarter ending June 30, 2023, whereas the lowest was in the quarter ending December 31, 2019.
- The net profit margin has shown a similar trend to the pretax margin, with fluctuations ranging from -0.60% to 3.14%. The most recent quarter saw a higher net profit margin compared to the previous quarters.
Overall, while Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has managed to maintain stable gross margins, its operating and net profit margins have shown more variability. Continued monitoring of these ratios will be essential to assess the company's profitability sustainability.
Return on investment
| 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 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 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% | 3.41% | 3.14% | 1.95% | 0.67% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -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% | 1.99% | 1.74% | 0.55% | -0.78% |
| Return on total capital | 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% | 6.59% | 6.18% | 3.83% | 1.04% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -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% | 3.87% | 3.35% | 1.07% | -1.58% |
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the periods indicated.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been inconsistent, ranging from 1.84% to 6.78%. This ratio measures the company's operating income generated per dollar of assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) shows a similar trend, with values fluctuating between -0.36% and 4.10%. ROA indicates how efficiently the company is utilizing its assets to generate profits.
- Return on total capital reflects varying returns, with values ranging from 1.62% to 9.68%. This ratio assesses the company's ability to generate profits from both equity and debt capital invested.
- Return on equity (ROE) has also experienced fluctuations, ranging from -0.60% to 6.81%. ROE measures the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.
Overall, the company's profitability ratios have shown some volatility, indicating fluctuations in its ability to generate profits in relation to its assets, capital, and equity. Investors and stakeholders may want to further investigate the company's operational efficiency and financial management strategies to understand the reasons behind these fluctuations.