HP Inc (HPQ)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 22.07% | 22.13% | 22.11% | 21.86% | 21.42% | 20.51% | 20.09% | 19.53% | 19.49% | 19.80% | 20.38% | 20.78% | 21.13% | 20.67% | 19.38% | 18.88% | 18.43% | 18.81% | 19.61% | 19.48% |
| Operating profit margin | 7.13% | 7.20% | 7.27% | 6.87% | 6.43% | 5.82% | 6.21% | 6.70% | 7.25% | 7.89% | 8.01% | 8.24% | 8.44% | 8.15% | 7.29% | 6.79% | 6.11% | 6.01% | 6.50% | 6.50% |
| Pretax margin | 6.12% | 6.13% | 6.37% | 5.97% | 5.47% | 5.00% | 5.31% | 6.05% | 6.87% | 11.25% | 11.35% | 11.64% | 11.93% | 7.64% | 6.82% | 6.34% | 5.72% | 5.19% | 4.28% | 4.26% |
| Net profit margin | 5.18% | 5.33% | 5.60% | 6.43% | 6.07% | 4.14% | 4.67% | 4.27% | 4.98% | 9.71% | 9.60% | 10.07% | 10.31% | 6.56% | 6.05% | 5.61% | 5.02% | 4.52% | 5.27% | 5.16% |
HP Inc's profitability ratios show a mixed trend over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging from 19.38% to 22.13%. This indicates that the company has been effectively managing its production costs and pricing strategies.
In terms of operating profit margin, HP Inc has shown some fluctuations, with a general upward trend. The margin increased from 5.82% to 7.27% over the period, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency and cost control.
The pretax margin has also varied, with significant volatility seen recently. The margin ranged from 4.26% to 11.93%, indicating fluctuations in pre-tax profitability. This could be attributed to changes in operating expenses and financial costs.
Net profit margin, on the other hand, has shown a varying trend, with some quarters exhibiting higher margins than others. The margin ranged from 4.14% to 10.31%, indicating fluctuations in net profitability. This may reflect changes in tax expenses and other non-operating items impacting the bottom line.
Overall, HP Inc's profitability ratios suggest a mixed performance, with some improvements in operational efficiency and profitability, but also volatility in certain margins. Monitoring these ratios closely will be important to track the company's financial health and performance in the future.
Return on investment
| Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 9.57% | 10.09% | 10.29% | 10.18% | 9.34% | 8.69% | 9.59% | 11.06% | 11.84% | 13.03% | 13.13% | 13.73% | 13.88% | 14.23% | 12.89% | 11.28% | 9.98% | 9.97% | 11.00% | 12.05% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.95% | 7.47% | 7.93% | 9.53% | 8.82% | 6.19% | 7.21% | 7.05% | 8.14% | 16.03% | 15.73% | 16.77% | 16.94% | 11.46% | 10.70% | 9.31% | 8.20% | 7.49% | 8.91% | 9.56% |
| Return on total capital | 55.01% | 56.18% | 45.81% | 47.62% | 42.22% | 45.53% | 44.90% | 61.40% | 58.67% | 64.57% | 82.57% | 132.25% | 113.01% | 171.04% | 286.06% | 229.93% | 105.94% | 85.46% | 116.14% | 166.06% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
HP Inc's profitability ratios show some fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) ranged from 8.69% to 14.23%, with an average of around 10.66%. It indicates that, on average, the company generated approximately 10.66 cents of operating income for every dollar of assets held during the period.
The Return on Assets (ROA) ranged from 6.19% to 16.94%, with an average of approximately 9.30%. This ratio indicates that, on average, HP Inc generated around 9.30 cents of net income for every dollar of assets held during the period.
The Return on Total Capital ranged from 42.22% to 286.06%, with a significant fluctuation. The average return on total capital was approximately 89.52%, indicating that the company generated about 89.52 cents of profit for every dollar of total capital invested.
The Return on Equity (ROE) data is missing in the provided table, so no analysis can be conducted for this particular ratio.
Overall, HP Inc has shown varying levels of profitability over the periods analyzed, with the Return on Total Capital displaying the highest fluctuations. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor these ratios continuously to gauge the company's efficiency in generating profits from its assets and capital.