Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Aug 31, 2024 | May 25, 2024 | Feb 24, 2024 | Nov 25, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 | May 27, 2023 | Feb 25, 2023 | Nov 26, 2022 | Aug 27, 2022 | May 28, 2022 | Feb 26, 2022 | Nov 27, 2021 | Aug 28, 2021 | May 29, 2021 | Feb 27, 2021 | Nov 28, 2020 | Aug 29, 2020 | May 30, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 38.42% | 38.81% | 38.04% | 37.47% | 37.40% | 37.24% | 37.37% | 37.72% | 38.85% | 39.65% | 41.17% | 42.14% | 42.07% | 41.66% | 40.85% | 40.14% | 39.71% | 40.27% | 40.04% | 41.05% |
| Operating profit margin | 15.51% | 17.12% | 16.93% | 16.73% | 16.91% | 16.51% | 16.68% | 16.91% | 17.68% | 17.70% | 18.74% | 18.77% | 17.83% | 16.70% | 14.54% | 13.57% | 9.58% | 8.93% | 8.35% | 8.77% |
| Pretax margin | 13.97% | 15.50% | 15.05% | 14.51% | 14.49% | 14.06% | 14.41% | 13.90% | 13.13% | 12.41% | 10.15% | 6.19% | 8.30% | 2.07% | 5.93% | 13.92% | 9.67% | 10.14% | 4.67% | -0.86% |
| Net profit margin | 10.46% | 11.71% | 11.35% | 10.91% | 11.02% | 10.88% | 11.23% | 10.57% | 9.47% | 8.55% | 5.83% | 1.86% | 4.20% | -1.76% | 2.89% | 11.28% | 8.04% | 8.55% | 3.11% | -2.73% |
Simply Good Foods Co has shown a stable gross profit margin over the reviewed periods, ranging from 37.40% to 38.85%. This indicates the company's ability to efficiently manage production costs and generate profits from its sales.
However, the operating profit margin has exhibited more variability, fluctuating between 13.57% and 18.77%. This suggests fluctuations in the company's operating efficiency, which may be influenced by factors such as operating expenses and revenue fluctuations.
Similarly, the pretax margin has shown significant variability, ranging from -0.86% to 15.50%. This indicates fluctuations in the company's profitability before accounting for taxes and reflects the impact of various factors such as interest expenses, non-operating income, and taxes on the bottom line.
The net profit margin has also varied widely, ranging from -2.73% to 11.71%. This indicates fluctuations in Simply Good Foods Co's bottom line profitability after accounting for all expenses including taxes. It is crucial for the company to focus on improving efficiency and controlling costs to enhance overall profitability and financial health.
Return on investment
| Aug 31, 2024 | May 25, 2024 | Feb 24, 2024 | Nov 25, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 | May 27, 2023 | Feb 25, 2023 | Nov 26, 2022 | Aug 27, 2022 | May 28, 2022 | Feb 26, 2022 | Nov 27, 2021 | Aug 28, 2021 | May 29, 2021 | Feb 27, 2021 | Nov 28, 2020 | Aug 29, 2020 | May 30, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.48% | 9.81% | 9.77% | 9.66% | 9.77% | 9.27% | 9.28% | 9.42% | 9.68% | 9.46% | 9.82% | 9.42% | 8.46% | 7.73% | 6.36% | 5.97% | 3.89% | 3.21% | 2.74% | 2.41% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.72% | 6.71% | 6.55% | 6.30% | 6.37% | 6.11% | 6.25% | 5.89% | 5.18% | 4.57% | 3.05% | 0.93% | 1.99% | -0.82% | 1.26% | 4.97% | 3.27% | 3.07% | 1.02% | -0.75% |
| Return on total capital | 9.87% | 11.27% | 11.29% | 10.98% | 11.11% | 10.41% | 10.42% | 9.93% | 9.36% | 8.92% | 7.55% | 5.69% | 6.85% | 3.16% | 5.03% | 9.09% | 6.44% | 5.67% | 3.05% | 0.62% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.06% | 8.66% | 8.54% | 8.29% | 8.50% | 8.30% | 8.74% | 8.42% | 7.55% | 6.73% | 4.55% | 1.58% | 3.44% | -1.43% | 2.20% | 8.46% | 5.76% | 5.34% | 1.82% | -1.41% |
Simply Good Foods Co has shown varying levels of profitability over the past few quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated between 8.27% and 9.82%, indicating the company's ability to generate operating profits relative to its total assets has been relatively stable.
Return on Assets (ROA) has also shown fluctuations, ranging from 0.93% to 6.71%. This metric reflects the company's overall ability to generate profits from its assets, with a downward trend observed in some periods.
Return on Total Capital has ranged from 3.05% to 11.29%, indicating the company's ability to generate profits from both equity and debt sources has shown variability.
Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated between -1.43% and 8.74%, indicating the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders has been inconsistent, with negative values in some periods.
Overall, while Simply Good Foods Co has displayed some level of profitability in its operations, there are fluctuations noted in its profitability ratios, suggesting the need for further analysis to understand the underlying factors impacting the company's financial performance.