Flowers Foods Inc (FLO)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Oct 7, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Oct 8, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Apr 23, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Oct 9, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 49.50% | 48.58% | 36.36% | 35.96% | 24.63% | 26.14% | 27.49% | 28.57% | 36.62% | 25.70% | 36.08% | 35.10% | 25.15% | 36.82% | 36.68% | 36.82% | 48.39% | 39.31% | 40.02% | 29.12% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.82% | 6.70% | 3.78% | 0.77% | 0.55% | 1.20% | 4.08% | 6.60% | 6.32% | 5.78% | 5.45% | 5.45% | 6.03% | 7.02% | 7.23% | 6.98% | 6.28% | 5.72% | 6.16% | 7.22% |
| Pretax margin | 6.45% | 6.21% | 3.30% | 0.31% | 0.08% | 0.87% | 3.77% | 6.31% | 6.10% | 5.62% | 5.32% | 5.36% | 5.92% | 6.68% | 6.87% | 6.62% | 5.90% | 5.59% | 6.06% | 6.68% |
| Net profit margin | 4.86% | 4.70% | 2.51% | 0.30% | 0.13% | 0.70% | 2.92% | 4.87% | 4.72% | 4.34% | 4.06% | 4.05% | 4.51% | 5.14% | 5.30% | 5.11% | 4.53% | 4.27% | 4.66% | 5.11% |
The profitability ratios of Flowers Foods Inc have shown fluctuations over the given time period.
- The Gross Profit Margin ranged from a low of 24.63% on December 31, 2023, to a high of 49.50% on December 31, 2024, indicating variability in the company's ability to generate profits from sales after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
- The Operating Profit Margin also exhibited variability, with a decline from 7.23% on June 30, 2022, to a low of 0.55% on December 31, 2023, before recovering to 6.82% on December 31, 2024. This suggests fluctuations in the efficiency of the company’s operations in generating profits.
- The Pretax Margin fluctuated, ranging from a low of 0.08% on December 31, 2023, to a high of 6.87% on June 30, 2022. This indicates changes in the company's profitability before accounting for taxes over the period.
- The Net Profit Margin also displayed variability, with a decrease from 5.30% on June 30, 2022, to 0.13% on December 31, 2023, before recovering to 4.86% on December 31, 2024. This reflects fluctuations in the company’s net income relative to its revenue.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Flowers Foods Inc have shown fluctuations over the period, indicating varying levels of profitability and efficiency in generating profits from its operations.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Oct 7, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Oct 8, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Apr 23, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Oct 9, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.24% | 10.01% | 5.65% | 1.14% | 0.77% | 1.70% | 6.16% | 10.40% | 9.70% | 8.82% | 7.72% | 7.45% | 8.81% | 10.84% | 10.79% | 10.23% | 8.44% | 7.13% | 7.58% | 9.48% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.30% | 7.02% | 3.76% | 0.44% | 0.17% | 0.99% | 4.41% | 7.67% | 7.24% | 6.62% | 5.75% | 5.53% | 6.59% | 7.94% | 7.91% | 7.48% | 6.08% | 5.33% | 5.73% | 6.72% |
| Return on total capital | 25.96% | 25.27% | 14.91% | 3.89% | 2.92% | 3.16% | 16.86% | 14.90% | 23.79% | 12.66% | 18.77% | 17.48% | 13.21% | 25.74% | 25.40% | 15.04% | 20.23% | 17.83% | 12.04% | 23.11% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 17.60% | 17.11% | 9.31% | 1.11% | 0.44% | 2.48% | 11.02% | 18.29% | 17.26% | 15.77% | 13.71% | 12.70% | 15.36% | 18.50% | 18.25% | 17.09% | 13.88% | 12.29% | 13.49% | 15.81% |
Flowers Foods Inc's profitability ratios have fluctuated over the period analyzed.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) shows the company's ability to generate profits from its operating activities as a percentage of its total assets. Flowers Foods Inc experienced variations in its Operating ROA, with the ratio ranging from 0.77% to 10.84%. The highest Operating ROA was observed on October 8, 2022, at 10.84%. However, the ratio dropped significantly to 0.77% by the end of December 31, 2023.
2. Return on assets (ROA) measures the company's overall efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Flowers Foods Inc's ROA ranged from 0.17% to 7.94%. The highest ROA was recorded on September 30, 2022, at 7.94%. On the other hand, the lowest ROA was noted on October 7, 2023, at 0.99%.
3. Return on total capital indicates the return earned by the company on its total capital employed. Flowers Foods Inc's Return on Total Capital fluctuated between 2.92% and 25.96%. The highest Return on Total Capital was seen on December 31, 2024, at 25.96%. Conversely, the lowest ratio was noted on October 7, 2023, at 3.16%.
4. Return on equity (ROE) evaluates the company's ability to generate profits from the shareholders' equity. Flowers Foods Inc's ROE varied between 0.44% and 18.50%. The highest ROE was recorded on September 30, 2022, at 18.50%. However, the lowest ROE was observed on December 31, 2023, at 0.44%.
In general, Flowers Foods Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over time, indicating varying levels of profitability and efficiency in utilizing assets and equity. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor these ratios to assess the company's financial performance and profitability sustainability.