H B Fuller Company (FUL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Mar 2, 2024 | Dec 2, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 | Jun 3, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 | Dec 3, 2022 | Aug 27, 2022 | May 28, 2022 | Feb 26, 2022 | Nov 27, 2021 | Aug 28, 2021 | May 29, 2021 | Feb 27, 2021 | Nov 28, 2020 | Aug 29, 2020 | May 30, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 29.42% | 28.74% | 27.57% | 26.86% | 26.08% | 25.70% | 25.95% | 25.23% | 25.40% | 25.79% | 25.88% | 26.84% | 27.14% | 27.12% | 27.05% | 27.42% | 27.77% | 27.85% | 27.79% | 27.63% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.30% | 10.12% | 9.31% | 9.11% | 8.81% | 8.61% | 8.35% | 7.82% | 7.66% | 7.71% | 7.94% | 8.28% | 8.29% | 7.82% | 7.16% | 7.36% | 7.68% | 7.80% | 8.13% | 8.02% |
| Pretax margin | 6.99% | 6.79% | 6.02% | 6.36% | 6.50% | 6.87% | 7.09% | 6.65% | 6.82% | 6.85% | 6.88% | 7.05% | 6.64% | 5.94% | 5.38% | 6.12% | 6.28% | 6.22% | 6.23% | 5.40% |
| Net profit margin | 4.39% | 4.13% | 4.16% | 4.36% | 4.43% | 4.81% | 4.96% | 4.70% | 4.98% | 4.92% | 4.78% | 5.33% | 5.00% | 4.43% | 4.19% | 4.43% | 4.48% | 4.52% | 4.78% | 4.31% |
H B Fuller Company's profitability ratios have shown a relatively stable trend over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has gradually increased from 26.08% in March 2023 to 29.42% in March 2024. This indicates that the company has been efficient in managing its production costs and generating profits from its core business activities.
The operating profit margin has also shown a positive trend, increasing from 8.61% in March 2023 to 10.30% in March 2024. This suggests that the company has been effectively controlling its operating expenses and improving operational efficiency.
However, the pretax margin has been somewhat volatile, with fluctuations observed over the quarters. It ranged between 5.38% and 7.09% during the period under review. This could indicate varying levels of non-operating income or expenses impacting the company's overall profitability.
Similarly, the net profit margin also showed some variability, ranging from 4.13% to 5.33% over the quarters. While the company has been able to maintain positive profitability, there have been fluctuations in net income relative to sales revenue.
Overall, H B Fuller Company's profitability ratios demonstrate a generally positive trend, with improvements in gross profit margin and operating profit margin. However, the fluctuations in pretax margin and net profit margin suggest the need for closer monitoring of non-operational factors impacting the company's bottom line.
Return on investment
| Mar 2, 2024 | Dec 2, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 | Jun 3, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 | Dec 3, 2022 | Aug 27, 2022 | May 28, 2022 | Feb 26, 2022 | Nov 27, 2021 | Aug 28, 2021 | May 29, 2021 | Feb 27, 2021 | Nov 28, 2020 | Aug 29, 2020 | May 30, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.73% | 7.52% | 7.12% | 7.12% | 7.19% | 7.23% | 6.74% | 6.05% | 5.63% | 5.91% | 5.89% | 5.86% | 5.78% | 5.41% | 4.95% | 5.15% | 5.48% | 5.67% | 5.90% | 5.74% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.29% | 3.07% | 3.18% | 3.40% | 3.61% | 4.04% | 4.00% | 3.64% | 3.66% | 3.78% | 3.55% | 3.78% | 3.49% | 3.06% | 2.90% | 3.10% | 3.19% | 3.28% | 3.47% | 3.08% |
| Return on total capital | 10.06% | 9.89% | 9.22% | 9.30% | 9.37% | 9.64% | 8.90% | 7.95% | 7.39% | 7.92% | 7.83% | 7.70% | 7.47% | 6.96% | 6.23% | 6.56% | 7.05% | 7.24% | 7.30% | 7.20% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.71% | 8.26% | 8.59% | 9.34% | 10.03% | 11.20% | 11.59% | 10.41% | 10.33% | 10.11% | 9.64% | 10.31% | 9.96% | 8.96% | 8.78% | 10.13% | 10.52% | 10.70% | 11.90% | 11.01% |
H B Fuller Company's profitability ratios over the past several quarters show a generally stable performance.
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged between 6.05% and 7.73%, indicating the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its total assets. The trend shows a slight fluctuation, but overall remaining above the 7% level in recent quarters.
Return on assets (ROA) has varied between 2.90% and 4.04%, displaying a similar trend to Operating ROA. The company's performance in generating net income in relation to its total assets has shown some volatility but has remained relatively healthy.
Return on total capital has fluctuated between 6.23% and 10.06%, indicating the efficiency of the company in generating returns from its total capital, including both debt and equity. The ratios have generally been above 7% and have demonstrated the company's ability to utilize its entire capital structure effectively.
Return on equity (ROE) has ranged from 8.26% to 11.59%, showing the company's ability to generate profit for its shareholders from the equity invested in the business. The trend has been positive with ROE mostly above 8%, indicating a favorable return for shareholders.
Overall, the profitability ratios suggest that H B Fuller Company has maintained a consistent performance in generating returns from both its assets and capital structure, providing a reasonable return to its owners.