Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | -0.47% | 3.53% | 4.02% | 3.90% | 6.16% | 4.15% | 4.48% | 3.57% | 5.08% | -22.83% | -24.17% | -28.84% | -31.64% | -6.64% | -8.95% | -3.95% | -5.95% | -0.62% | 1.70% | 1.28% |
| Operating profit margin | 0.91% | 3.61% | 4.05% | 3.91% | 6.24% | 4.72% | 5.15% | 4.34% | 5.94% | 2.73% | 2.54% | 0.17% | -1.75% | -6.64% | -8.95% | -3.95% | -5.95% | -0.62% | 1.70% | 1.28% |
| Pretax margin | 1.02% | 3.92% | 4.43% | 4.32% | 6.59% | 4.16% | 4.47% | 3.93% | 5.46% | 2.88% | 2.88% | 0.03% | -1.41% | -6.22% | -8.74% | -3.71% | -6.04% | -0.63% | 1.73% | 1.34% |
| Net profit margin | 0.76% | 3.16% | 3.60% | 3.45% | 5.07% | 3.71% | 3.90% | 3.62% | 4.93% | 2.39% | 2.60% | 0.34% | -0.85% | -2.67% | -4.77% | -1.71% | -2.95% | -0.77% | 1.07% | 1.10% |
Scholastic Corporation's profitability ratios have shown varying trends over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has fluctuated significantly, with negative figures in some periods, indicating challenges in controlling direct costs. Despite this, there has been a recent improvement in the gross profit margin, reaching 3.53% in February 2024.
The operating profit margin has also shown fluctuations but generally remains positive, indicating that the company's core operations are generating profits. The highest operating profit margin was observed in May 2023 at 6.24%, suggesting efficient management of operating expenses.
The pretax margin reflects the company's profitability before taxes and has also shown volatility. Scholastic Corporation managed to achieve a pretax margin of 4.43% in November 2023, demonstrating the ability to generate profits before accounting for tax expenses.
When considering the net profit margin, which represents the bottom line profitability after all expenses have been deducted, there have been periods of both positive and negative margins. The highest net profit margin of 3.71% was seen in May 2023, while the most recent net profit margin was 3.16% in February 2024.
Overall, while Scholastic Corporation has faced challenges in maintaining consistent profitability, there are signs of improvement in some key profitability ratios in recent quarters. It will be important for the company to continue monitoring and improving its cost management strategies to ensure sustainable profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 0.87% | 3.46% | 3.63% | 3.68% | 5.69% | 4.25% | 4.33% | 3.69% | 5.02% | 2.14% | 1.86% | 0.12% | -1.13% | -3.86% | -5.43% | -2.83% | -4.35% | -0.53% | 1.39% | 1.10% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 0.72% | 3.03% | 3.23% | 3.25% | 4.62% | 3.34% | 3.27% | 3.09% | 4.17% | 1.88% | 1.91% | 0.24% | -0.55% | -1.55% | -2.90% | -1.22% | -2.15% | -0.66% | 0.88% | 0.95% |
| Return on total capital | 1.42% | 5.94% | 6.16% | 6.19% | 9.14% | 6.95% | 7.23% | 6.12% | 8.00% | 3.51% | 3.05% | 0.20% | -1.91% | -6.69% | -8.40% | -4.32% | -6.37% | -0.86% | 2.24% | 1.79% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 1.19% | 5.20% | 5.49% | 5.46% | 7.42% | 5.46% | 5.47% | 5.12% | 6.65% | 3.07% | 3.13% | 0.40% | -0.93% | -2.69% | -5.14% | -2.19% | -3.71% | -1.08% | 1.41% | 1.54% |
Over the past few quarters, Scholastic Corporation's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has varied between 0.12% to 5.69%, with the latest figure at 0.87%. This ratio indicates that the company is generating profits from its operational assets, albeit at varying levels.
- Return on assets (ROA) has ranged from -0.55% to 4.62%, with the most recent figure at 0.72%. This metric signifies the company's overall ability to generate profits from its total assets, including both operational and non-operational assets.
- Return on total capital has fluctuated from -8.40% to 9.14%, with the latest figure at 1.42%. This ratio reflects the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total capital base, encompassing both debt and equity.
- Return on equity (ROE) has varied between -5.14% to 7.42%, with the most recent figure at 1.19%. ROE measures the return generated for the shareholders' equity investment in the company, indicating how effectively the company is utilizing shareholders' funds to generate profits.
Overall, Scholastic Corporation's profitability ratios have shown volatility in recent periods, with varying levels of profitability from different perspectives. It is important for the company to closely monitor these ratios and implement strategies to improve profitability and efficiency in utilizing both operational and total capital.