Graco Inc (GGG)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 53.11% | 53.64% | 53.52% | 52.92% | 52.88% | 51.92% | 50.71% | 49.94% | 49.33% | 49.77% | 50.57% | 51.34% | 52.02% | 52.35% | 52.64% | 52.21% | 51.81% | 51.47% | 51.37% | 52.17% |
| Operating profit margin | 26.98% | 28.62% | 29.16% | 28.88% | 29.46% | 28.82% | 27.83% | 27.58% | 26.72% | 26.54% | 26.40% | 26.21% | 26.73% | 27.05% | 27.75% | 24.86% | 23.74% | 22.85% | 22.03% | 25.38% |
| Pretax margin | 27.88% | 27.42% | 27.76% | 27.42% | 27.73% | 29.09% | 28.01% | 27.54% | 26.39% | 25.42% | 25.14% | 24.94% | 25.58% | 26.52% | 27.15% | 24.17% | 22.70% | 21.71% | 20.70% | 23.98% |
| Net profit margin | 23.00% | 22.87% | 23.16% | 23.15% | 23.07% | 23.94% | 23.10% | 22.44% | 21.49% | 21.37% | 21.38% | 21.45% | 22.13% | 22.64% | 23.76% | 20.99% | 20.03% | 18.88% | 17.42% | 20.43% |
Graco Inc's profitability ratios exhibit some fluctuations over the periods analyzed.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin shows a general decline from 52.17% in March 2020 to 53.11% in December 2024. This indicates that Graco Inc has been able to maintain a healthy level of profitability in terms of generating revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin fluctuates with some volatility from 22.03% in June 2020 to 29.16% in June 2024. Despite some variability, there is an overall increasing trend over the periods analyzed, reflecting efficient cost management and operational performance.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin also displays fluctuations from 20.70% in June 2020 to 29.09% in September 2023. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate earnings before taxes relative to its total revenue. The pretax margin showcases an increasing trend over the periods evaluated, indicating improving operational efficiency and profitability.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin shows a slight increase from 17.42% in June 2020 to 23.00% in December 2024. This ratio signifies Graco Inc's ability to generate profit from its total revenue after accounting for all expenses, including taxes. The consistent improvement in the net profit margin indicates the company's effective management of costs and overall profitability.
Overall, the increasing trend in operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin suggests that Graco Inc has been effective in managing its costs and improving profitability over the periods analyzed. However, the fluctuations in gross profit margin indicate some variability in the company's ability to maintain profitability at the gross level.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 18.16% | 20.50% | 21.79% | 22.36% | 23.76% | 23.53% | 22.51% | 23.60% | 23.48% | 23.16% | 22.72% | 22.91% | 21.75% | 21.83% | 23.29% | 20.61% | 19.70% | 18.24% | 17.43% | 21.04% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 15.48% | 16.38% | 17.30% | 17.93% | 18.61% | 19.54% | 18.68% | 19.20% | 18.89% | 18.65% | 18.40% | 18.76% | 18.00% | 18.27% | 19.94% | 17.40% | 16.62% | 15.08% | 13.79% | 16.94% |
| Return on total capital | 17.01% | 19.62% | 20.81% | 21.36% | 23.86% | 28.90% | 29.04% | 30.51% | 30.95% | 30.88% | 30.30% | 30.69% | 30.34% | 33.18% | 34.98% | 33.43% | 32.60% | 33.58% | 35.88% | 39.42% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.81% | 19.39% | 20.60% | 21.39% | 22.77% | 23.89% | 23.90% | 24.62% | 24.77% | 25.43% | 25.17% | 25.74% | 25.73% | 27.76% | 30.02% | 26.28% | 25.74% | 25.78% | 26.35% | 32.39% |
Graco Inc's profitability ratios show a consistent and generally positive trend over the reporting periods.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) saw a steady increase from 21.04% in March 2020 to a peak of 23.76% in December 2023, followed by a slight decrease to 20.50% by September 2024. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets.
2. Return on Assets (ROA) also showed improvement over the period, with a rise from 16.94% in March 2020 to 18.61% by December 2024, signifying the efficiency of Graco Inc in generating profits relative to its total assets.
3. Return on Total Capital started at 39.42% in March 2020, gradually declining to 17.01% by December 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate returns for both creditors and shareholders on the total capital employed.
4. Return on Equity (ROE) ranged from 32.39% in March 2020 to 18.81% in December 2024, indicating the return earned by shareholders on their equity investment. Despite some fluctuations, the ratio generally remained at healthy levels.
Overall, Graco Inc's profitability ratios depict a firm that effectively utilizes its assets and capital to generate profits, providing shareholders with satisfactory returns on their investments.