Prestige Brand Holdings Inc (PBH)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 55.49% | 55.45% | 57.11% | 58.03% | 57.34% |
| Operating profit margin | 30.43% | -1.99% | 30.36% | 31.53% | 30.23% |
| Pretax margin | 24.53% | -8.33% | 24.15% | 21.64% | 19.85% |
| Net profit margin | 18.60% | -7.30% | 18.90% | 17.46% | 14.77% |
Prestige Brand Holdings Inc has shown fluctuating profitability ratios over the past five years. The gross profit margin has remained relatively stable, ranging from 55.45% to 58.03%, with the latest figure at 55.49%. This indicates that the company has been able to maintain a consistent level of profitability on its sales after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has been more volatile, with a significant negative figure of -1.99% in 2023 but a strong recovery to 30.43% in 2024. This suggests that the company may have faced challenges in controlling its operating expenses in 2023, but managed to improve its operational efficiency in the following year.
Similarly, the pretax margin has also shown variability, with a low of -8.33% in 2023 and a high of 24.53% in 2024. This indicates fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes.
The net profit margin, which reflects the company's overall profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has also fluctuated over the years. The latest figure stands at 18.60%, showing an improvement from previous years.
In conclusion, Prestige Brand Holdings Inc has experienced fluctuations in its profitability ratios, but the company has shown the ability to adapt and improve its profitability over time. Further analysis into the specific factors driving these fluctuations may provide deeper insights into the company's financial performance.
Return on investment
| Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.32% | -0.67% | 8.99% | 8.67% | 8.29% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.31% | -2.45% | 5.60% | 4.80% | 4.05% |
| Return on total capital | 10.11% | -0.80% | 10.80% | 10.48% | 10.04% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 12.65% | -5.69% | 13.02% | 12.12% | 12.15% |
Prestige Brand Holdings Inc's profitability ratios have displayed varying trends over the past five years. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown improvement, increasing from 8.29% in 2020 to 10.32% in 2024, indicating that the company is generating more operating income from its assets.
Return on assets (ROA) and Return on total capital have also exhibited positive movements, with ROA increasing from 4.05% in 2020 to 6.31% in 2024 and Return on total capital rising from 10.04% in 2020 to 10.11% in 2024. These improvements suggest that the company is becoming more efficient in generating profits relative to its total assets and capital employed.
Return on equity (ROE) has seen fluctuations but has generally trended upwards, reaching 12.65% in 2024 from 12.15% in 2020. This indicates that the company is delivering better returns to its shareholders for the equity they have invested in the business.
Overall, Prestige Brand Holdings Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate positive movements in recent years, signaling improved profitability and efficiency in utilizing its assets and capital. Nonetheless, further analysis and consideration of other financial metrics are necessary to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the company's financial performance.