Post Holdings Inc (POST)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 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 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 29.09% | 29.03% | 28.38% | 27.59% | 26.92% | 26.01% | 25.21% | 25.50% | 25.08% | 25.01% | 26.37% | 27.15% | 28.88% | 30.61% | 31.37% | 31.08% | 31.37% | 31.40% | 31.28% | 32.08% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.02% | 9.62% | 9.15% | 8.91% | 8.57% | 8.72% | 8.35% | 8.01% | 7.10% | 6.55% | 7.81% | 8.70% | 10.17% | 8.76% | 8.93% | 8.89% | 9.41% | 10.89% | 11.15% | 11.93% |
| Pretax margin | 5.96% | 5.97% | 5.84% | 5.43% | 5.74% | 6.53% | 8.28% | 16.32% | 14.40% | 13.17% | 9.37% | 1.85% | 4.43% | 4.80% | 6.13% | -0.80% | -0.36% | -3.01% | -3.26% | 1.41% |
| Net profit margin | 4.63% | 4.46% | 4.38% | 4.03% | 4.31% | 4.82% | 6.36% | 14.30% | 12.93% | 12.48% | 8.94% | 1.26% | 3.17% | 3.64% | 5.25% | -0.30% | 0.01% | -2.05% | -2.35% | 1.72% |
Post Holdings Inc's profitability ratios show a mixed performance over the past few quarters.
The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging from 25.08% to 31.40%. This indicates the company has been able to maintain a consistent level of profitability on its products after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has shown some fluctuation, with a range of 6.55% to 11.93%. While there have been fluctuations, the operating profit margin has generally been above 8%, indicating the company's ability to control operating costs and generate profits from its core business activities.
The pretax margin has varied significantly, ranging from -3.01% to 16.32%. The company experienced a sharp increase in pretax margin in some quarters, but it also faced negative margins in others. This suggests that the company's profitability before taxes has been volatile and affected by various factors.
The net profit margin has also fluctuated, ranging from -2.35% to 14.30%. This indicates that the company's bottom-line profitability has been impacted by factors such as taxes, interest, and extraordinary items.
Overall, Post Holdings Inc's profitability ratios show a mixed performance, with some stability in gross profit margin, fluctuations in operating profit margin, and significant variations in pretax and net profit margins over the analyzed periods. Further analysis and understanding of the company's operational and financial activities would be necessary to better interpret these profitability ratios.
Return on investment
| Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 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 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 6.17% | 6.23% | 5.83% | 5.45% | 5.14% | 4.86% | 4.64% | 4.29% | 3.68% | 3.19% | 3.53% | 3.55% | 4.31% | 3.71% | 3.98% | 4.17% | 4.42% | 5.23% | 5.31% | 5.72% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.85% | 2.89% | 2.79% | 2.46% | 2.59% | 2.69% | 3.54% | 7.66% | 6.69% | 6.08% | 4.04% | 0.51% | 1.34% | 1.54% | 2.34% | -0.14% | 0.01% | -0.98% | -1.12% | 0.82% |
| Return on total capital | 7.23% | 7.57% | 7.32% | 6.75% | 6.88% | 6.97% | 8.58% | 13.88% | 12.60% | 11.35% | 8.73% | 4.27% | 6.30% | 5.72% | 6.56% | 2.85% | 3.19% | 2.19% | 1.83% | 4.59% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.96% | 8.89% | 8.56% | 7.54% | 7.84% | 8.09% | 11.52% | 25.36% | 23.25% | 20.70% | 13.75% | 2.52% | 6.08% | 6.84% | 9.79% | -0.59% | 0.03% | -4.02% | -4.72% | 2.93% |
Post Holdings Inc's profitability ratios show a mixed performance over the past few quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been fluctuating slightly, ranging from 3.19% to 6.23% over the observed periods, with the latest figure at 6.17%. This ratio indicates that the company is generating operating profits relative to its total assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) has varied between -1.12% to 7.66%, indicating the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets. The highest figure in the period is 7.66%, while the lowest is -1.12%. The latest figure stands at 2.85%.
- Return on total capital shows a similar trend, ranging from 1.83% to 13.88% in the observed periods. The figure has been steady in recent quarters, with the latest reading at 7.23%. This ratio reflects the efficiency of the company in generating profits from both debt and equity capital.
- Return on equity (ROE) has also been fluctuating, ranging from -4.72% to 25.36%. The latest figure is 8.96%, indicating the return generated on shareholders' equity.
Overall, Post Holdings Inc's profitability ratios show some stability in recent periods, with improvements in certain ratios suggesting a positive trend in profitability. However, the company should continue to monitor and enhance its operational efficiency and capital utilization to sustain and improve its profitability in the future.