Monro Muffler Brake Inc (MNRO)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 23, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 23, 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 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 46.39% | 35.56% | 35.86% | 36.04% | 35.68% | 35.86% | 35.73% | 35.09% | 34.61% | 34.42% | 34.42% | 34.04% | 34.40% | 34.97% | 35.45% | 36.23% | 35.94% | 35.53% | 35.11% | 35.27% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.20% | 3.98% | 4.88% | 5.49% | 5.98% | 6.89% | 6.52% | 5.34% | 5.40% | 5.40% | 5.89% | 4.70% | 4.94% | 5.72% | 5.96% | 8.27% | 7.72% | 7.27% | 6.42% | 4.69% |
| Pretax margin | 2.46% | 2.30% | 3.15% | 3.79% | 4.44% | 5.35% | 4.99% | 3.76% | 3.75% | 3.74% | 4.31% | 4.67% | 4.93% | 5.63% | 5.69% | 6.37% | 5.65% | 5.01% | 3.93% | 2.13% |
| Net profit margin | 1.79% | 1.64% | 2.24% | 2.75% | 3.24% | 3.94% | 3.65% | 2.74% | 2.72% | 2.72% | 2.95% | 3.52% | 3.74% | 4.27% | 4.53% | 4.84% | 4.31% | 3.85% | 3.05% | 1.69% |
The profitability ratios of Monro Muffler Brake Inc show fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The gross profit margin has shown some variability, ranging from a low of 34.04% on December 31, 2022, to a high of 46.39% on March 31, 2025. However, it has generally been above 35%, indicating the company has been able to maintain a healthy level of gross profitability.
The operating profit margin has also fluctuated but has generally shown a decreasing trend, dropping from a high of 8.27% on December 31, 2021, to a low of 3.98% on December 31, 2024. This trend suggests that while the company's efficiency in controlling operating expenses has been variable, it has experienced some challenges in maintaining profitability at the operating level.
The pretax margin has followed a similar pattern, with fluctuations over time. It peaked at 6.37% on December 31, 2021, before dropping to 2.30% on December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has had varying success in generating profits before accounting for taxes, possibly due to changes in revenue and expense management.
Lastly, the net profit margin, which represents the final profitability after all expenses, has also shown fluctuations. It reached a high of 4.84% on December 31, 2021, before decreasing to 1.64% on December 31, 2024. The declining trend indicates challenges in maintaining the bottom-line profitability of the company.
Overall, while Monro Muffler Brake Inc has demonstrated the ability to generate profits, the fluctuations in profitability ratios suggest a need for continuous monitoring and strategic adjustments to ensure sustained profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 23, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 23, 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 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | — | 2.88% | 3.54% | 3.96% | 4.46% | 5.05% | 4.81% | 3.95% | 4.04% | 4.01% | 4.39% | 3.50% | 3.73% | 4.31% | 4.33% | 5.85% | 5.33% | 4.69% | 3.99% | 2.84% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | — | 1.19% | 1.63% | 1.98% | 2.42% | 2.89% | 2.70% | 2.03% | 2.04% | 2.02% | 2.20% | 2.63% | 2.82% | 3.21% | 3.29% | 3.43% | 2.98% | 2.49% | 1.89% | 1.02% |
| Return on total capital | — | 7.24% | 8.94% | 10.14% | 11.49% | 13.26% | 11.07% | 9.75% | 9.23% | 10.19% | 11.48% | 9.24% | 9.48% | 10.32% | 10.35% | 14.15% | 12.78% | 11.70% | 9.64% | 7.05% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | — | 3.05% | 4.20% | 5.18% | 6.23% | 7.59% | 7.09% | 5.00% | 5.02% | 5.09% | 5.62% | 6.74% | 7.00% | 7.58% | 7.86% | 8.29% | 7.14% | 6.20% | 4.58% | 2.55% |
The profitability ratios for Monro Muffler Brake Inc show varying trends over the period analyzed.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) increased from 2.84% in December 2020 to a peak of 5.85% in December 2021, before experiencing slight fluctuations and ending at 4.46% in March 2024. The ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its assets before interest and taxes.
- Return on assets (ROA) also displayed an increasing trend, starting at 1.02% in December 2020 and reaching its highest point at 3.43% in December 2021. However, the ratio declined thereafter, standing at 1.19% in December 2024. ROA measures the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.
- Return on total capital fluctuated over the period, with a similar pattern of increase until December 2021, where it peaked at 14.15%, followed by some volatility, and ending at 10.14% in June 2024. This ratio reflects how well the company is utilizing its total capital to generate profits.
- Return on equity (ROE) showed a similar upward trend, from 2.55% in December 2020 to a high of 8.29% in December 2021. However, ROE declined gradually thereafter and stood at 5.18% in June 2024. ROE signifies the return earned on the shareholders' equity investment in the company.
Overall, Monro Muffler Brake Inc experienced fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the period studied, indicating the company's changing ability to generate profits efficiently from its assets, capital, and equity. It is crucial for stakeholders to monitor these ratios to assess the firm's financial performance and make informed decisions.