Patterson Companies Inc (PDCO)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Apr 27, 2024 | Apr 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 24, 2021 | Apr 25, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 21.01% | 21.22% | 19.83% | 20.35% | 21.81% |
| Operating profit margin | 3.85% | 4.26% | 2.42% | 3.56% | -10.42% |
| Pretax margin | 3.71% | 4.19% | 4.12% | 3.40% | -10.74% |
| Net profit margin | 2.83% | 3.21% | 3.13% | 2.64% | -10.72% |
Patterson Companies Inc's profitability ratios have fluctuated over the past five years. The gross profit margin has ranged from 19.83% to 21.81%, with the latest figure at 21.01%. This indicates the company's ability to generate profit after deducting the cost of goods sold has remained relatively stable.
In terms of operating profit margin, the company has shown fluctuations, from a low of 2.42% to a high of 4.26%. The latest figure stands at 3.85%, reflecting the percentage of revenue that turns into profit after accounting for operating expenses.
Patterson Companies Inc's pretax margin has varied between 3.40% and 4.19%, with the most recent figure at 3.71%. This ratio highlights the company's profitability before considering taxes and indicates its ability to control both operating and non-operating expenses.
The net profit margin has fluctuated between -10.72% and 3.21%, with the latest figure at 2.83%. This ratio demonstrates the company's ability to translate sales into profit after all expenses, including taxes, have been deducted.
Overall, Patterson Companies Inc has shown varying levels of profitability over the past five years, with improvements in some areas compared to previous years. However, the company may still need to focus on controlling expenses to enhance its overall profitability.
Return on investment
| Apr 27, 2024 | Apr 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 24, 2021 | Apr 25, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.73% | 9.59% | 5.73% | 7.65% | -21.07% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.42% | 7.21% | 7.41% | 5.67% | -21.67% |
| Return on total capital | 21.68% | 19.43% | 18.82% | 15.52% | -38.52% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.57% | 18.57% | 19.51% | 16.19% | -70.55% |
Patterson Companies Inc has shown some variability in its profitability ratios over the past five years. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated between 5.73% and 9.59% during this period. The company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets has shown some improvement in the most recent fiscal year, as indicated by the 8.73% Operating ROA.
Return on assets (ROA) has also varied over the years, ranging from a low of -21.67% to a high of 7.41%. The 6.42% ROA for the latest fiscal year suggests that Patterson Companies Inc has been able to generate a reasonable level of profit relative to its total assets.
Return on total capital has generally shown an increasing trend over the five-year period, with the latest fiscal year showing a return of 21.68%. This indicates that the company is effectively utilizing its total capital to generate returns for its stakeholders.
Return on equity (ROE) has displayed the most significant fluctuations, ranging from -70.55% to 19.51%. The 18.57% ROE for the latest fiscal year suggests that the company has been able to generate a healthy return for its shareholders.
Overall, Patterson Companies Inc's profitability ratios indicate a mixed performance over the past five years, with some improvements in operating efficiency and returns on capital witnessed in the latest fiscal year.