Quanex Building Products (NX)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 12.05% | 11.76% | 22.76% | 21.91% | 21.66% | 21.98% | 22.06% | 21.82% | 21.83% | 22.44% | 23.35% | 23.92% | 23.43% | 22.64% | 21.97% | 22.16% | 22.42% | 22.31% | 22.11% | 21.74% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.30% | 9.79% | 8.78% | 8.29% | 8.36% | 9.11% | 9.11% | 8.38% | 7.59% | 7.64% | 7.98% | 8.02% | 7.36% | 6.49% | 0.44% | 0.73% | -2.46% | -2.96% | 1.00% | 0.75% |
| Pretax margin | 9.25% | 8.58% | 8.20% | 7.84% | 8.11% | 8.99% | 8.99% | 8.25% | 7.44% | 7.47% | 7.77% | 7.70% | 6.91% | 5.91% | -0.34% | -0.14% | -3.46% | -4.02% | -0.16% | -0.42% |
| Net profit margin | 7.83% | 7.30% | 7.02% | 6.36% | 6.51% | 7.23% | 7.01% | 6.23% | 5.44% | 5.31% | 5.62% | 5.72% | 5.24% | 4.52% | -1.75% | -1.58% | -4.82% | -5.23% | -1.01% | -1.13% |
Quanex Building Products' profitability ratios have displayed some fluctuations over the past several quarters. The gross profit margin has ranged from a low of 11.76% to a high of 23.92%, with a recent figure of 12.05% as of January 31, 2024. This ratio indicates the efficiency of the company in generating sales after deducting the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has shown variability as well, fluctuating between 0.44% to 10.30%. As of January 31, 2024, the ratio stands at 10.30%, reflecting the percentage of revenue that translates into operating profit after operating expenses are deducted.
Similarly, the pretax margin has fluctuated between -4.02% to 9.25%, with the latest figure recorded at 9.25% as of January 31, 2024. This ratio signifies the company's ability to generate profit before taxes relative to its total revenue.
The net profit margin, representing the company's bottom line profitability, has varied from -5.23% to 7.83%, with the most recent figure reported at 7.83% as of January 31, 2024. This ratio shows the proportion of revenue that translates into net income after all expenses, including taxes, have been deducted.
Overall, Quanex Building Products has demonstrated fluctuating profitability margins, with some periods of stronger performance compared to others. It is important for the company to monitor these ratios closely to ensure sustainable profitability in the long term.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 14.04% | 13.32% | 11.77% | 11.72% | 12.28% | 15.36% | 14.77% | 13.14% | 11.72% | 11.41% | 11.49% | 10.85% | 9.38% | 7.99% | 0.54% | 0.88% | -3.30% | -4.10% | 1.32% | 0.95% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 10.68% | 9.93% | 9.41% | 9.00% | 9.55% | 12.19% | 11.37% | 9.77% | 8.40% | 7.94% | 8.10% | 7.74% | 6.67% | 5.57% | -2.13% | -1.91% | -6.46% | -7.24% | -1.33% | -1.44% |
| Return on total capital | 19.73% | 19.28% | 19.11% | 19.70% | 21.60% | 24.16% | 24.62% | 22.50% | 19.97% | 19.68% | 20.58% | 19.74% | 17.36% | 15.61% | 1.02% | 2.01% | -6.70% | -7.97% | 2.69% | 2.05% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 15.65% | 15.12% | 15.17% | 15.02% | 16.61% | 19.00% | 18.79% | 16.58% | 14.22% | 13.57% | 14.36% | 14.02% | 12.27% | 10.82% | -4.30% | -4.20% | -13.05% | -14.15% | -2.51% | -2.81% |
Quanex Building Products' profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past several quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 7.99% to 15.36% over the period in review, with a general increasing trend before some decline in the most recent quarters. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its assets used in operations.
The Return on Assets (ROA) has also varied, ranging from 5.57% to 12.19%, showing a similar trend as the Operating ROA with some fluctuations. ROA measures the company's overall profit generation capability relative to its total assets.
The Return on Total Capital has been volatile, ranging from 1.02% to 24.62%, reflecting the returns generated from both equity and debt capital. The pattern follows a similar trajectory to the other profitability ratios.
Return on Equity (ROE) has shown fluctuations as well, ranging from 10.82% to 19.00%. It represents the return on shareholder equity and indicates how well the company is utilizing investor funds to generate profits.
Overall, Quanex Building Products has demonstrated varying levels of profitability over the quarters analyzed, with some ups and downs in its performance. It would be important to further investigate the factors contributing to these fluctuations in profitability ratios to assess the company's financial health and sustainability.