Flowers Foods Inc (FLO)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2023 | Oct 7, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Oct 8, 2022 | Apr 23, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Oct 9, 2021 | Jul 17, 2021 | Apr 24, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jul 11, 2020 | Apr 18, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Oct 5, 2019 | Jul 13, 2019 | Apr 20, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 6.06% | 4.33% | 4.91% | 5.28% | 3.18% | 14.22% | 16.94% | 17.50% | 28.78% | 28.55% | 26.14% | 25.81% | 24.85% | 24.17% | 35.66% | 51.51% | 62.93% | 75.10% | 64.07% | 64.03% |
| Operating profit margin | 3.40% | 3.71% | 6.03% | 6.24% | 6.12% | 5.93% | 6.54% | 6.81% | 7.29% | 7.37% | 7.48% | 7.33% | 5.79% | 5.95% | 5.86% | 5.47% | 6.16% | 6.09% | 5.64% | 5.37% |
| Pretax margin | 3.09% | 3.47% | 5.85% | 6.11% | 6.02% | 5.80% | 6.41% | 6.25% | 6.71% | 6.92% | 6.99% | 4.57% | 2.97% | 2.95% | 2.81% | 5.14% | 5.81% | 5.75% | 5.32% | 4.99% |
| Net profit margin | 2.42% | 2.70% | 4.47% | 4.71% | 4.59% | 4.44% | 4.93% | 4.76% | 5.10% | 5.27% | 5.29% | 3.47% | 2.30% | 2.29% | 2.21% | 3.99% | 4.48% | 4.44% | 4.28% | 3.98% |
Flowers Foods Inc's profitability ratios have shown variability over the past few years. The gross profit margin has fluctuated, with a low of 3.18% in December 2022 and a high of 75.10% in December 2019. This indicates inconsistency in the company's ability to generate profits after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has also shown fluctuation, ranging from 3.40% in December 2023 to 7.48% in July 2021. This ratio reflects the company's efficiency in managing its operating expenses and generating profits from its core business activities.
Similarly, the pretax margin has shown variability, with a low of 2.81% in April 2020 and a high of 6.99% in July 2021. This ratio indicates Flowers Foods Inc's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes relative to its total revenue.
The net profit margin, which represents the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has also shown fluctuation, ranging from 2.21% in April 2020 to 5.29% in July 2021. This ratio reflects Flowers Foods Inc's overall profitability after all expenses, including taxes and interest, have been accounted for.
Overall, Flowers Foods Inc's profitability ratios suggest a level of variability in its ability to generate profits over the past few years, with fluctuations in gross profit margin, operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin. Further analysis and monitoring of these ratios will be crucial to assess the company's financial performance and sustainability.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2023 | Oct 7, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Oct 8, 2022 | Apr 23, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Oct 9, 2021 | Jul 17, 2021 | Apr 24, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jul 11, 2020 | Apr 18, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Oct 5, 2019 | Jul 13, 2019 | Apr 20, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.04% | 5.45% | 8.61% | 9.34% | 8.61% | 8.17% | 8.76% | 9.07% | 9.59% | 9.60% | 9.92% | 9.67% | 7.32% | 7.46% | 7.23% | 7.09% | 7.84% | 7.65% | 6.99% | 7.46% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.60% | 3.97% | 6.38% | 7.05% | 6.46% | 6.11% | 6.61% | 6.34% | 6.70% | 6.86% | 7.02% | 4.58% | 2.92% | 2.88% | 2.72% | 5.18% | 5.71% | 5.57% | 5.30% | 5.52% |
| Return on total capital | 8.07% | 8.71% | 12.81% | 13.92% | 13.25% | 12.74% | 13.39% | 13.13% | 14.24% | 14.53% | 14.86% | 10.27% | 6.99% | 6.97% | 6.54% | 11.80% | 12.74% | 12.41% | 11.38% | 10.43% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.13% | 9.92% | 15.21% | 16.79% | 14.83% | 14.24% | 15.08% | 14.61% | 15.77% | 16.01% | 16.26% | 11.09% | 7.30% | 7.31% | 7.03% | 13.02% | 14.16% | 13.86% | 13.55% | 12.49% |
Flowers Foods Inc has demonstrated a consistent performance in terms of profitability ratios over the past few quarters. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 5.04% to 9.92%, indicating the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its total assets. The return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated between 2.72% and 7.05%, reflecting the company's overall ability to generate profits from its assets.
The return on total capital has shown a similar trend, ranging from 6.54% to 14.86%, highlighting the company's efficiency in generating returns from both equity and debt capital. Additionally, the return on equity (ROE) has varied from 7.03% to 16.79%, indicating the profitability of the company from the perspective of its shareholders.
Overall, Flowers Foods Inc has maintained a stable and satisfactory level of profitability, with its profitability ratios showing positive trends and reflecting the company's ability to efficiently utilize its assets and capital to generate returns for its investors.