Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 26, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 26, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 27, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 22.61% | 21.75% | 24.23% | 25.82% | 26.72% | 27.56% | 28.15% | 28.69% | 27.43% | 26.19% | 26.29% | 26.36% | 28.42% | 30.81% | 29.08% | 27.26% | 25.26% | 23.17% | 22.87% | 22.56% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.83% | 10.12% | 13.59% | 14.23% | 15.45% | 16.60% | 17.58% | 18.51% | 16.85% | 15.21% | 15.29% | 15.38% | 18.10% | 21.27% | 19.60% | 17.85% | 15.42% | 12.87% | 12.84% | 12.81% |
| Pretax margin | 8.07% | 7.63% | 11.17% | 11.90% | 13.34% | 14.65% | 15.78% | 16.99% | 15.28% | 19.70% | 20.16% | 20.06% | 23.29% | 16.69% | 14.91% | 17.15% | 14.69% | 13.22% | 13.21% | 9.76% |
| Net profit margin | 5.75% | 5.41% | 8.41% | 8.99% | 10.19% | 11.32% | 12.31% | 13.24% | 17.51% | 21.86% | 22.34% | 22.86% | 17.38% | 11.00% | 12.43% | 13.95% | 12.79% | 11.59% | 9.18% | 6.58% |
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc's profitability ratios, based on the provided data, exhibit varying trends over the timeline. The gross profit margin has generally shown a fluctuating pattern, starting at 22.56% in May 2022, peaking at 30.81% in February 2023, and declining to 22.61% in February 2025.
In terms of operating profit margin, the company has experienced ups and downs, with a gradual increase from 12.81% in May 2022 to 21.27% in February 2023, followed by a declining trend to 10.83% in February 2025.
The pretax margin also displays fluctuations, with an initial level of 9.76% in May 2022, reaching a peak of 23.29% in May 2023, and subsequently decreasing to 8.07% by February 2025.
Lastly, the net profit margin shows similar variability, starting at 6.58% in May 2022, peaking at 22.86% in May 2023, and then decreasing to 5.75% by February 2025.
Overall, Lamb Weston Holdings Inc's profitability ratios reflect a mixed performance, with periods of growth and decline in margins over the analyzed period. It would be advisable to further investigate the underlying factors driving these fluctuations to assess the company's financial health and sustainability.
Return on investment
| Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 26, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 26, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 27, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 9.32% | 8.80% | 11.46% | 11.85% | 13.11% | 14.62% | 15.99% | 17.85% | 16.17% | 15.61% | 14.73% | 13.91% | 15.21% | 21.15% | 19.01% | 18.77% | 15.80% | 13.29% | 12.76% | 13.03% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.94% | 4.71% | 7.09% | 7.49% | 8.65% | 9.97% | 11.19% | 12.77% | 16.80% | 22.44% | 21.52% | 20.67% | 14.60% | 10.94% | 12.05% | 14.66% | 13.11% | 11.97% | 9.13% | 6.70% |
| Return on total capital | 27.12% | 40.15% | 46.88% | 48.82% | 54.03% | 60.23% | 65.89% | 75.42% | 68.31% | 67.90% | 64.11% | 64.24% | 70.25% | 150.56% | 135.27% | 149.67% | 125.97% | 114.90% | 110.35% | 149.68% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 22.47% | 21.48% | 29.01% | 30.85% | 35.62% | 41.08% | 46.12% | 53.94% | 70.96% | 97.62% | 93.65% | 95.50% | 67.46% | 77.84% | 85.79% | 116.93% | 104.52% | 103.49% | 78.92% | 76.89% |
Over the period under review, Lamb Weston Holdings Inc has shown mixed performance in terms of profitability ratios.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA):
- The Operating ROA fluctuated during the period, ranging from a low of 11.46% to a high of 21.15%.
- Although there were fluctuations, the Operating ROA generally remained above 10%, indicating that the company generated a solid return from its operating assets.
2. Return on Assets (ROA):
- The ROA also varied significantly over the period, with values falling between 4.71% and 22.44%.
- The ROA showed a declining trend towards the end of the period, dropping from the highest point of 22.44% to 4.94%.
3. Return on Total Capital:
- The Return on Total Capital demonstrated considerable variability, ranging from 27.12% to 150.56%.
- The ratio showed a decreasing trend over the period, with the highest point of 150.56% dropping to 27.12%.
4. Return on Equity (ROE):
- The ROE fluctuated notably, with values ranging from 21.48% to 116.93%.
- There was a general decreasing trend in ROE, with the highest point of 116.93% decreasing to 22.47% by the end of the period.
Overall, Lamb Weston Holdings Inc's profitability ratios exhibit fluctuations and declining trends in some key metrics towards the end of the period. This may indicate potential challenges in maintaining profitability and efficiently utilizing assets and capital in the future.