Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (RL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Jun 30, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 66.83% | 65.70% | 65.26% | 65.07% | 64.65% | 65.07% | 65.36% | 66.02% | 66.70% | 66.26% | 66.01% | 65.80% | 65.02% | 60.92% | 60.17% | 59.04% | 59.31% | 61.96% | 61.74% | 61.58% |
| Operating profit margin | 11.41% | 10.43% | 10.05% | 10.78% | 10.93% | 10.91% | 11.04% | 11.89% | 12.84% | 12.30% | 11.02% | 6.52% | -0.99% | -6.88% | -5.26% | 0.11% | 5.15% | 9.84% | 9.39% | 9.05% |
| Pretax margin | 11.72% | 10.83% | 10.24% | 10.86% | 10.74% | 10.46% | 10.44% | 11.16% | 12.13% | 11.53% | 10.27% | 5.82% | -1.70% | -7.45% | -5.49% | 0.14% | 5.30% | 10.15% | 9.71% | 9.39% |
| Net profit margin | 9.75% | 8.90% | 8.12% | 8.24% | 8.11% | 8.01% | 8.05% | 8.82% | 9.65% | 8.38% | 7.21% | 3.24% | -2.75% | -6.75% | -1.74% | 2.67% | 6.24% | 10.40% | 7.08% | 6.91% |
Ralph Lauren Corp Class A has shown a fluctuating profitability trend over the periods analyzed. The gross profit margin has remained relatively stable, hovering around the mid-60% range, indicating the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.
The operating profit margin experienced variations, with a notable decline in the most recent quarter compared to the previous quarter. This suggests fluctuations in the efficiency of the company's operating performance and cost management.
The pretax margin exhibited similar fluctuations, showing a downward trend in the most recent quarter compared to the previous ones. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits before taxes has also been impacted by changing operational and financial factors.
The net profit margin, which reflects the company's bottom line profitability after all expenses have been deducted, displayed volatility over the periods analyzed. There was a notable decrease in the most recent quarter, signaling challenges in translating revenue into bottom-line profits.
Overall, while Ralph Lauren Corp Class A has maintained a solid gross profit margin, challenges in controlling operating expenses and optimizing profit generation have impacted its operating, pretax, and net profit margins, leading to fluctuations in overall profitability.
Return on investment
| 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 | Jun 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 11.46% | 9.83% | 9.72% | 10.12% | 10.37% | 9.95% | 10.51% | 10.83% | 10.34% | 9.05% | 7.55% | 4.33% | -0.55% | -3.69% | -3.20% | 0.07% | 4.35% | 8.44% | 8.27% | 7.83% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 9.79% | 8.39% | 7.85% | 7.74% | 7.70% | 7.31% | 7.66% | 8.04% | 7.77% | 6.17% | 4.94% | 2.15% | -1.54% | -3.62% | -1.05% | 1.80% | 5.28% | 8.93% | 6.24% | 5.98% |
| Return on total capital | 22.82% | 20.28% | 20.09% | 20.64% | 20.52% | 19.94% | 21.14% | 21.69% | 22.02% | 19.29% | 15.71% | 9.34% | -0.62% | -6.64% | -5.44% | 0.72% | 11.13% | 18.98% | 19.24% | 16.65% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 26.38% | 22.86% | 22.28% | 21.77% | 21.51% | 20.86% | 22.88% | 23.64% | 23.66% | 18.42% | 14.10% | 6.30% | -4.65% | -11.00% | -3.21% | 5.46% | 14.27% | 21.33% | 15.47% | 14.57% |
Ralph Lauren Corp Class A has shown an improving trend in profitability ratios over the recent quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has been consistently increasing, indicating the company's ability to generate profit from its assets through core operations. The Return on Assets (ROA) has also been on an upward trajectory, demonstrating the company's overall efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.
Moreover, the Return on Total Capital and Return on Equity (ROE) ratios have shown significant improvement over time, reflecting the company's ability to generate substantial returns for both capital providers and equity shareholders. This indicates effective management of both debt and equity investments to create value.
Overall, Ralph Lauren Corp Class A's profitability ratios indicate a positive trend, showcasing the company's efficient utilization of assets and capital to drive profitability and create value for its stakeholders.