Perrigo Company PLC (PRGO)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

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 Sep 30, 2019
Gross profit margin 35.94% 35.66% 36.09% 35.14% 34.28% 33.59% 32.69% 32.61% 32.43% 32.97% 34.22% 35.23% 35.93% 35.93% 35.85% 35.84% 35.70% 36.12% 36.66% 36.85%
Operating profit margin 3.04% 2.78% 3.26% 4.26% 4.16% 1.85% 1.30% 1.67% 10.49% 9.06% 9.92% 7.21% -4.94% 0.45% 2.28% 3.15% 6.12% 4.96% 4.23% 6.78%
Pretax margin -4.69% -2.44% -0.18% 0.68% 0.19% -2.67% -3.12% -2.61% 6.39% 5.44% 6.25% 0.94% -10.59% -5.22% -2.95% 0.48% 4.92% 4.09% 3.53% 8.68%
Net profit margin -2.70% -0.12% -0.23% 0.19% -1.24% -2.87% -2.94% -2.47% -2.66% -2.58% -1.66% -5.86% -7.77% -4.88% -3.21% -0.13% 4.73% 3.77% 3.02% 5.23%

Perrigo Company PLC's profitability ratios have exhibited fluctuating trends over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has generally remained within a narrow range, averaging around 35%, indicating the company's ability to efficiently control direct costs related to production.

In terms of operating profit margin, there has been significant variability, with the ratio ranging from negative figures to double-digit percentages. This demonstrates fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations, potentially impacted by factors such as operating expenses or revenue variations.

The pretax margin also displayed a wide range of values, reflecting fluctuations in pre-tax profitability. Despite some quarters with negative figures, the ratio has shown a positive trend on average, indicating that the company has been able to generate pre-tax profits over the covered period.

Net profit margin, on the other hand, has shown inconsistent performance, with the ratio fluctuating between negative and positive values. Although some quarters have shown profitability, including significant improvements in net profit margin at times, there have also been periods of losses, which may suggest challenges in managing bottom-line profitability.

Overall, the analysis of Perrigo Company PLC's profitability ratios indicates a mixed performance, with fluctuations in different profitability metrics over the covered period. Further investigation into the factors influencing these fluctuations may provide insights into the company's overall financial health and performance.


Return on investment

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 Sep 30, 2019
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 1.30% 1.19% 1.40% 1.84% 1.76% 0.77% 0.52% 0.69% 4.17% 3.67% 3.94% 2.85% -1.98% 0.19% 1.00% 1.39% 2.56% 2.18% 1.81% 2.82%
Return on assets (ROA) -1.15% -0.05% -0.10% 0.08% -0.52% -1.19% -1.19% -1.02% -1.06% -1.04% -0.66% -2.32% -3.11% -2.04% -1.42% -0.06% 1.98% 1.65% 1.29% 2.18%
Return on total capital 3.35% 4.51% 4.76% 3.86% 3.40% 0.95% 0.65% 0.96% 5.05% 8.26% 9.18% 15.57% 10.05% 8.18% 9.10% 5.66% 6.39% 7.01% 6.59% 3.45%
Return on equity (ROE) -2.63% -0.12% -0.23% 0.19% -1.19% -2.71% -2.71% -2.36% -2.38% -2.12% -1.34% -4.89% -6.34% -4.15% -2.88% -0.11% 4.06% 3.26% 2.52% 4.28%

Over the past five years, Perrigo Company PLC has shown mixed performance in terms of profitability ratios. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated, with a peak of 4.17% in June 2022 and a low of -1.98% in September 2021. This ratio indicates that, on average, the company generated 1.85 cents of operating income for every dollar of assets.

Return on assets (ROA) has also varied significantly, reaching a high of 2.56% in September 2020 and a low of -3.11% in March 2021. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profit from its total assets, although it has experienced periods of negative returns.

Return on total capital has shown a similar fluctuation trend, with a high of 15.57% in December 2021 and a low of 0.65% in March 2023. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profit from both equity and debt investment.

Return on equity (ROE) has displayed similar variability, with a high of 4.06% in September 2020 and a low of -6.34% in December 2021. This ratio shows how effectively the company is utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profit.

Overall, Perrigo Company PLC has experienced ups and downs in profitability ratios over the past five years, indicating fluctuations in its ability to generate returns for both shareholders and stakeholders. Further analysis of the company's financial strategy and operational performance may provide insights into these fluctuations.