H B Fuller Company (FUL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 29.76% | 30.18% | 29.98% | 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 9.76% | 10.86% | 10.54% | 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% |
| Pretax margin | 5.23% | 7.70% | 7.35% | 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% |
| Net profit margin | 3.65% | 5.15% | 4.67% | 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% |
Based on the provided data, we can observe the following trends in H B Fuller Company's profitability ratios:
1. Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin has shown a fluctuating trend over the analyzed period, ranging from a high of 30.18% in August 31, 2024, to a low of 25.23% in May 28, 2022. The company experienced some variability in its ability to generate profit after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin has generally shown an increasing trend, indicating the company's efficiency in managing its operating expenses. It ranged from 7.16% in August 29, 2020, to a peak of 10.86% in August 31, 2024.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin demonstrates the company's ability to generate profits before taxes. The margin fluctuated over the analyzed period, with a low of 5.23% in November 30, 2024, and a high of 7.70% in August 31, 2024.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin reflects the company's profitability after all expenses, including taxes. It ranged from 3.65% in November 30, 2024, to a peak of 5.33% in May 29, 2021. The net profit margin also experienced fluctuations, reflecting changes in the company's overall financial performance.
Overall, while there were fluctuations in the profitability ratios of H B Fuller Company, the company managed to maintain a certain level of profitability over time, with some periods of improvement in profit margins. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor these ratios to assess the company's financial health and performance.
Return on investment
| Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.06% | 7.74% | 7.57% | 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% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.64% | 3.67% | 3.35% | 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% |
| Return on total capital | 9.07% | 9.98% | 9.76% | 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% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 7.12% | 9.92% | 9.20% | 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% |
H B Fuller Company's profitability ratios show a positive trend over the last few years.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has increased steadily from 5.48% in February 2020 to 7.74% in August 2024, indicating that the company has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating income.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also shown an improving trend, with a slight dip in the middle, but overall increasing from 3.19% in February 2020 to 3.67% in August 2024. This indicates that the company is becoming more efficient in generating profits from its total assets.
3. Return on total capital has shown a similar positive trajectory, increasing from 7.05% in February 2020 to 9.98% in August 2024. This indicates that the company is generating higher returns for its investors and lenders over time.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has shown a fluctuating pattern but with an overall increasing trend, starting at 10.52% in February 2020 and reaching 9.92% in August 2024. This suggests that the company is effectively utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits, although there have been some variations in performance.
Overall, the profitability ratios reflect a positive performance for H B Fuller Company, indicating efficient asset utilization, improving returns for shareholders and investors, and effective management of capital resources over the analyzed period.