Lindsay Corporation (LNN)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 31.47% | 31.96% | 31.74% | 31.84% | 31.60% | 31.22% | 30.27% | 27.51% | 25.84% | 23.92% | 23.17% | 24.99% | 26.46% | 29.87% | 31.31% | 31.63% | 32.14% | 30.94% | 28.91% | 27.19% |
| Operating profit margin | 12.62% | 13.96% | 14.50% | 14.96% | 15.16% | 15.29% | 15.37% | 13.56% | 12.28% | 10.39% | 9.16% | 9.58% | 9.53% | 11.46% | 11.25% | 10.44% | 11.42% | 9.10% | 6.60% | 3.70% |
| Pretax margin | 13.03% | 14.34% | 14.64% | 14.77% | 14.90% | 14.22% | 14.59% | 13.11% | 11.40% | 9.81% | 8.45% | 8.48% | 8.88% | 11.26% | 10.36% | 9.39% | 10.29% | 7.29% | 5.29% | 2.65% |
| Net profit margin | 10.91% | 11.75% | 10.74% | 10.49% | 10.74% | 10.20% | 10.61% | 9.71% | 8.49% | 7.27% | 6.76% | 6.94% | 7.50% | 9.48% | 8.69% | 7.89% | 8.14% | 5.68% | 4.09% | 2.11% |
Lindsay Corporation's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has ranged from 23.17% to 31.96% over the period, indicating varying levels of profitability after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has also exhibited variability, ranging from 6.60% to 15.37%, reflecting changes in operating efficiency and effectiveness in generating profits from core business activities.
Similarly, the pretax margin has fluctuated between 2.65% and 14.90%, suggesting variations in profitability before accounting for taxes.
The net profit margin, reflecting the bottom line profitability after all expenses, has shown a range from 2.11% to 10.91% over the period, indicating the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total revenue.
Overall, while the company has experienced fluctuations in profitability margins, it is important for Lindsay Corporation to focus on improving and stabilizing its profitability ratios to ensure sustainable financial performance in the future.
Return on investment
| Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.08% | 11.41% | 12.22% | 12.91% | 13.70% | 14.73% | 16.19% | 14.95% | 13.32% | 10.72% | 9.23% | 9.23% | 8.49% | 9.68% | 9.49% | 8.60% | 9.50% | 7.32% | 5.51% | 3.10% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 8.72% | 9.60% | 9.05% | 9.06% | 9.71% | 9.82% | 11.18% | 10.70% | 9.21% | 7.49% | 6.81% | 6.68% | 6.68% | 8.01% | 7.33% | 6.50% | 6.77% | 4.57% | 3.42% | 1.77% |
| Return on total capital | 13.40% | 15.49% | 16.37% | 17.38% | 18.25% | 18.65% | 20.99% | 20.46% | 18.11% | 15.42% | 13.20% | 12.62% | 12.15% | 14.57% | 13.10% | 11.74% | 12.94% | 9.39% | 7.22% | 4.23% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 13.78% | 15.16% | 14.34% | 14.82% | 15.88% | 16.27% | 18.77% | 18.72% | 16.64% | 14.01% | 12.92% | 12.69% | 12.58% | 15.30% | 13.71% | 12.30% | 12.94% | 9.00% | 6.58% | 3.41% |
Lindsay Corporation's profitability ratios show a generally positive trend over the periods analyzed. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has varied between 3.10% and 16.19%, indicating the company's ability to generate operational profits from its assets. Return on Assets (ROA) has ranged from 1.77% to 11.18%, showing the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.
Return on Total Capital has fluctuated between 4.23% and 20.99%, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits from both debt and equity capital invested. Return on Equity (ROE) has varied between 3.41% and 18.77%, indicating the return generated for shareholders' equity.
Overall, Lindsay Corporation has shown the ability to generate profits efficiently from its assets, capital, and equity over the periods analyzed, with some fluctuations in the ratios observed.