KB Home (KBH)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 98.49% | 98.48% | 98.27% | 98.29% | 98.28% | 98.30% | 98.70% | 98.57% | 98.50% | 98.38% | 81.51% | 63.09% | 40.97% | 19.09% | 19.00% | 18.69% | 18.45% | 18.44% | 17.93% | 17.82% |
| Operating profit margin | 96.98% | 96.96% | 96.53% | 96.58% | 96.56% | 96.60% | 97.41% | 97.14% | 97.00% | 96.76% | 81.19% | 79.33% | 76.46% | 76.00% | 71.35% | 72.40% | 73.16% | 71.72% | 70.93% | 46.17% |
| Pretax margin | 12.07% | 12.03% | 12.83% | 14.25% | 15.33% | 15.53% | 15.23% | 13.72% | 12.54% | 12.15% | 11.39% | 10.98% | 9.86% | 8.70% | 8.86% | 8.36% | 7.94% | 7.65% | 7.19% | 7.60% |
| Net profit margin | 9.29% | 9.21% | 9.83% | 10.98% | 11.73% | 11.83% | 11.67% | 10.69% | 10.06% | 9.86% | 9.47% | 8.90% | 7.85% | 7.08% | 6.89% | 6.43% | 6.20% | 5.90% | 5.58% | 5.94% |
KB Home has consistently shown strong profitability ratios, with impressive gross profit margins averaging around 98%. This indicates efficient cost management and pricing strategies in the company's operations.
The operating profit margins have also remained high, averaging around 96%, demonstrating KB Home's ability to generate profits from its core business activities after accounting for operating expenses.
The pretax margin has shown some fluctuations but generally remained healthy, with an average of around 12%. This indicates that the company is effectively managing its income and expenses before accounting for taxes.
KB Home's net profit margins have also been strong, averaging around 9%, showing the company's ability to generate profits after all expenses, including taxes. Overall, these consistent and solid profitability ratios suggest KB Home's ability to generate profits efficiently and effectively manage its financial performance.
Return on investment
| Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 94.23% | 93.50% | 97.99% | 103.31% | 102.12% | 100.26% | 96.08% | 92.44% | 93.77% | 94.92% | 73.96% | 67.43% | 59.86% | 59.35% | 62.67% | 67.63% | 69.75% | 65.10% | 61.18% | 41.36% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 9.03% | 8.88% | 9.98% | 11.75% | 12.40% | 12.28% | 11.51% | 10.17% | 9.73% | 9.68% | 8.63% | 7.56% | 6.15% | 5.53% | 6.05% | 6.01% | 5.91% | 5.36% | 4.82% | 5.32% |
| Return on total capital | 162.21% | 163.14% | 168.27% | 177.82% | 180.02% | 182.18% | 185.27% | 184.80% | 185.13% | 183.46% | 149.82% | 131.25% | 118.21% | 119.26% | 126.48% | 136.92% | 144.25% | 137.01% | 136.47% | 93.42% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 15.54% | 15.49% | 17.13% | 20.22% | 21.86% | 22.31% | 22.19% | 20.34% | 19.21% | 18.70% | 17.48% | 14.72% | 12.14% | 11.11% | 12.21% | 12.17% | 12.22% | 11.28% | 10.72% | 11.93% |
KB Home's profitability ratios show a general trend of improvement over the analyzed periods. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has been consistently high, indicating the company's operational efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Return on Assets (ROA) has also shown an increasing trend, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets.
Furthermore, Return on Total Capital and Return on Equity (ROE) have also exhibited an upward trajectory, with ROE showing a consistent improvement over the periods analyzed. These ratios suggest that KB Home is effectively utilizing its capital and shareholders' equity to generate returns for its investors.
Overall, the profitability ratios of KB Home demonstrate a positive trend, indicating the company's efficiency in generating profits from its assets, capital, and equity over time.