Leslies Inc (LESL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 36.82% | 37.63% | 38.66% | 39.19% | 39.56% | 42.13% | 43.52% | 43.74% | 43.98% | 43.93% | 44.95% | 45.21% | 45.80% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.41% | 5.28% | 6.54% | 6.81% | 7.37% | 10.21% | 13.45% | 14.60% | 15.59% | 15.18% | 15.62% | 16.46% | 16.09% |
| Pretax margin | -1.03% | -0.10% | 1.29% | 1.73% | 2.65% | 6.19% | 10.34% | 12.21% | 13.59% | 13.21% | 13.43% | 13.91% | 12.55% |
| Net profit margin | -1.81% | 0.23% | 1.12% | 1.32% | 1.97% | 4.78% | 7.89% | 9.33% | 10.38% | 9.92% | 10.18% | 10.54% | 9.75% |
Leslies Inc's profitability ratios have shown a decreasing trend over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has declined from 45.80% in December 2021 to 36.82% in September 2024, indicating a drop in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations. This could be a result of increasing costs or pricing pressures.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has decreased from 16.46% in December 2021 to 4.41% in September 2024. This signifies that Leslies Inc's operational efficiencies have eroded, leading to lower profitability before taking into account non-operating expenses.
The pretax margin has also seen a downward trend, falling from 13.91% in December 2021 to -1.03% in September 2024. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits before taxes has weakened significantly, possibly due to a combination of decreasing revenues and increasing expenses.
The net profit margin, which represents the bottom line profitability after all expenses, has followed a similar pattern, declining from 10.54% in December 2021 to -1.81% in September 2024. This suggests that Leslies Inc's overall profitability has been impacted by various factors affecting both operating and non-operating income.
In conclusion, Leslies Inc's profitability ratios have shown a deteriorating trend, highlighting potential challenges in maintaining or improving profitability levels. Management may need to identify and address the underlying causes of these declines to enhance the company's financial performance and sustainability.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.44% | 6.27% | 7.98% | 9.28% | 9.88% | 12.90% | 17.45% | 20.82% | 21.52% | 19.95% | 23.34% | 27.41% | 20.06% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -2.23% | 0.27% | 1.36% | 1.80% | 2.63% | 6.04% | 10.24% | 13.30% | 14.33% | 13.04% | 15.21% | 17.56% | 12.15% |
| Return on total capital | 9.65% | 11.53% | 16.20% | 16.17% | 16.70% | 24.66% | 38.96% | 40.58% | 40.97% | 42.47% | 54.19% | 54.00% | 34.74% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Leslies Inc's profitability ratios show fluctuating trends over the past few quarters. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has decreased from 27.41% in December 2021 to 5.44% in September 2024, indicating a decline in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets solely through operations.
The return on assets (ROA) has also shown a downward trend, with a negative value of -2.23% in September 2024, compared to 17.56% in December 2021. This implies that the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets has deteriorated.
Return on total capital has followed a similar pattern, declining from 54.19% in March 2022 to 9.65% in September 2024, showcasing a reduction in returns generated from the total invested capital.
Unfortunately, there is no available data regarding the return on equity (ROE) to provide further insights into how the company's profits are being generated in relation to shareholder equity.
Overall, for Leslies Inc, there is a clear trend of declining profitability ratios, indicating a potential decrease in the company's efficiency in generating returns from its assets and capital over the given periods.