Patterson Companies Inc (PDCO)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 20.47% | 20.76% | 21.29% | 21.63% | 21.37% | 21.11% | 20.75% | 20.38% | 20.94% | 21.49% | 21.78% | 22.06% | 21.43% | 20.79% | 20.56% | 20.33% | 20.61% | 20.84% | 20.98% | 20.80% |
| Operating profit margin | 3.08% | 3.64% | 4.21% | 4.77% | 4.36% | 3.93% | 3.42% | 2.95% | 3.65% | 4.35% | 4.90% | 5.45% | 4.84% | 4.21% | 3.62% | 3.01% | 3.21% | 3.24% | 3.61% | 3.97% |
| Pretax margin | 2.82% | 3.42% | 3.85% | 4.47% | 4.00% | 3.53% | 3.22% | 2.91% | 3.58% | 4.24% | 4.66% | 5.07% | 4.71% | 4.35% | 3.80% | 3.24% | 3.42% | 3.50% | 4.16% | 4.59% |
| Net profit margin | 2.13% | 2.62% | 2.96% | 3.44% | 3.06% | 2.68% | 2.44% | 2.20% | 2.72% | 3.22% | 3.55% | 3.88% | 3.62% | 3.35% | 2.93% | 2.50% | 2.65% | 2.71% | 3.19% | 3.49% |
Based on the data provided, we can analyze the profitability ratios of Patterson Companies Inc over the specified time periods.
1. Gross Profit Margin:
- The gross profit margin has shown a fluctuating trend over the periods, ranging from a low of 20.33% in October 31, 2022, to a high of 22.06% in April 30, 2023. This indicates the company's ability to generate profit from its sales after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
2. Operating Profit Margin:
- The operating profit margin, which represents the percentage of revenue that remains as profit after accounting for operating expenses, has also varied. It ranged from a low of 2.95% in October 31, 2023, to a high of 5.45% in April 30, 2023.
3. Pre-Tax Margin:
- The pre-tax margin, indicating the percentage of revenue that translates into profit before taxes, has shown fluctuations as well. It ranged from a low of 2.82% in January 31, 2025, to a high of 5.07% in April 30, 2023.
4. Net Profit Margin:
- The net profit margin, which reflects the percentage of revenue that remains as profit after deducting all expenses, has also varied over the periods. It ranged from a low of 2.13% in January 31, 2025, to a high of 3.88% in April 30, 2023.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Patterson Companies Inc have shown fluctuations over the specified time periods. It is important for the company to closely monitor and manage its costs to improve its profitability margins consistently.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.07% | 8.52% | 9.67% | 10.73% | 9.94% | 8.74% | 7.55% | 6.58% | 8.25% | 9.94% | 11.25% | 12.58% | 11.01% | 9.25% | 7.85% | 6.59% | 7.03% | 7.37% | 8.31% | 9.39% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.90% | 6.13% | 6.80% | 7.73% | 6.99% | 5.96% | 5.40% | 4.93% | 6.14% | 7.37% | 8.15% | 8.95% | 8.23% | 7.34% | 6.34% | 5.46% | 5.80% | 6.17% | 7.34% | 8.25% |
| Return on total capital | 23.39% | 28.89% | 31.95% | 34.68% | 23.38% | 28.29% | 17.70% | 21.59% | 18.19% | 28.75% | 22.34% | 33.76% | 22.06% | 28.58% | 17.52% | 22.09% | 15.64% | 23.37% | 18.75% | 30.34% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 14.02% | 18.13% | 20.53% | 22.92% | 20.22% | 18.05% | 16.35% | 13.49% | 16.83% | 19.11% | 21.17% | 23.05% | 21.20% | 19.61% | 16.95% | 15.11% | 16.06% | 16.58% | 19.74% | 21.70% |
Patterson Companies Inc's profitability ratios based on the provided data show a fluctuating trend over the analyzed periods.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown an increase from 9.39% in April 2022 to a peak of 12.58% in April 2023, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability. However, it dipped to 7.07% by January 2025, reflecting a decrease in profitability.
2. Return on Assets (ROA) started at 8.25% in April 2022 and peaked at 8.95% in April 2023 before declining to 4.90% by January 2025. This metric suggests a similar trend to Operating ROA, indicating variations in asset utilization efficiency.
3. Return on Total Capital fluctuated significantly, starting at 30.34% in April 2022, peaking at 34.68% in April 2024, and ending at 23.39% in January 2025. These fluctuations suggest changes in the company's ability to generate returns from its total capital investments.
4. Return on Equity (ROE) exhibited a similar trend, starting at 21.70% in April 2022, peaking at 23.05% in April 2023, and declining to 14.02% by January 2025. This indicates variations in the company's ability to generate returns for its shareholders.
Overall, Patterson Companies Inc's profitability ratios show a mixed performance with fluctuations over the analyzed periods, indicating the need for further analysis to understand the factors influencing these changes in profitability.