Papa John's International Inc (PZZA)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 23.45% | 20.39% | 17.82% | 18.47% | 18.93% | 19.37% | 18.42% | 18.13% | 17.94% | 18.18% | 19.39% | 20.15% | 20.76% | 20.51% | 20.21% | 19.77% | 18.98% | 19.08% | 18.60% | 20.82% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.37% | 8.83% | 7.19% | 7.19% | 6.89% | 6.74% | 6.22% | 6.39% | 6.69% | 6.78% | 7.64% | 7.94% | 8.13% | 7.45% | 6.89% | 6.35% | 4.98% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 2.12% |
| Pretax margin | 5.54% | 5.97% | 4.31% | 4.60% | 4.85% | 4.87% | 4.48% | 4.91% | 3.98% | 4.13% | 5.21% | 5.62% | 7.30% | 6.71% | 6.15% | 5.59% | 4.16% | 3.09% | 2.03% | 1.06% |
| Net profit margin | 4.05% | 4.51% | 3.25% | 3.50% | 3.84% | 3.80% | 3.46% | 3.82% | 3.22% | 3.27% | 4.26% | 4.60% | 5.80% | 5.40% | 4.82% | 4.35% | 3.19% | 2.42% | 1.61% | 0.92% |
Papa John's International Inc profitability ratios show a fluctuating trend over the period analyzed.
- Gross profit margin has experienced some volatility, starting at 20.82% in March 2020, dropping to 17.94% in December 2022, and then increasing to 23.45% in December 2024.
- Operating profit margin also fluctuated, with a low of 2.12% in March 2020, peaking at 8.83% in September 2024.
- Pretax margin started at 1.06% in March 2020, reached a high of 7.30% in December 2021, and closed at 5.54% in December 2024.
- Net profit margin followed a similar pattern, starting at 0.92% in March 2020, peaking at 5.80% in December 2021, and then settling at 4.05% in December 2024.
Overall, the company's profitability has shown some variability, with periods of improvement followed by slight declines. It's important to closely monitor these ratios to assess the company's efficiency in generating profits and managing costs in the future.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 19.39% | 21.54% | 18.14% | 18.01% | 15.42% | 16.05% | 14.80% | 15.41% | 16.28% | 17.19% | 19.24% | 18.81% | 19.00% | 16.83% | 15.86% | 13.25% | 10.34% | 8.62% | 6.70% | 4.80% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 9.37% | 11.01% | 8.21% | 8.78% | 8.60% | 9.06% | 8.24% | 9.21% | 7.84% | 8.30% | 10.74% | 10.91% | 13.55% | 12.20% | 11.10% | 9.08% | 6.64% | 5.22% | 3.60% | 2.09% |
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From the provided data, we can observe a positive trend in Papa John's International Inc's profitability ratios over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has consistently increased from 4.80% on March 31, 2020, to 21.54% on September 30, 2024, with some fluctuations in between. This indicates that the company has been effectively generating operating profits relative to its total assets.
2. Return on Assets (ROA) shows a similar increasing trend, starting at 2.09% on March 31, 2020, and reaching 11.01% on September 30, 2024. This ratio demonstrates the company's ability to generate profits from its assets.
3. Return on Total Capital and Return on Equity were not provided in the data, likely due to the unavailability of specific financial metrics. These ratios are important for assessing the company's efficiency in generating returns from its total capital and equity.
In conclusion, Papa John's International Inc has shown consistent improvements in its profitability ratios over the specified period, highlighting the company's efficient utilization of its assets to generate returns for its stakeholders.