SpartanNash Co (SPTN)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Oct 7, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Oct 8, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Apr 23, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Oct 9, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 15.84% | 15.60% | 15.50% | 15.39% | 15.26% | 15.29% | 15.30% | 15.31% | 15.21% | 15.22% | 15.19% | 15.24% | 15.65% | 15.91% | 15.95% | 16.02% | 15.91% | 15.76% | 15.86% | 15.82% |
| Operating profit margin | 1.16% | 1.10% | 1.08% | 1.05% | 1.16% | 1.29% | 1.21% | 1.15% | 0.68% | 0.53% | 0.28% | -0.05% | 0.38% | 0.45% | 0.83% | 1.16% | 1.19% | 1.25% | 1.16% | 1.17% |
| Pretax margin | 0.12% | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.65% | 0.78% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 0.78% | 0.54% | 0.41% | 0.44% | 0.40% | 0.62% | 0.69% | 0.87% | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.11% | 1.01% | 1.02% |
| Net profit margin | 0.00% | 0.48% | 0.48% | 0.48% | 0.57% | 0.67% | 0.63% | 0.59% | 0.41% | 0.31% | 0.32% | 0.27% | 0.45% | 0.53% | 0.67% | 0.78% | 0.80% | 0.83% | 0.77% | 0.76% |
Based on the provided data, SpartanNash Co's profitability ratios exhibit fluctuating trends over the specified periods.
1. Gross Profit Margin:
- The gross profit margin ranged between 15.76% to 16.02% during the period.
- It generally remained stable with minor fluctuations, indicating consistent management of direct costs related to production and distribution of goods.
2. Operating Profit Margin:
- The operating profit margin varied significantly from 1.29% to -0.05%.
- There was a noticeable decline in the margin from June 2022 to December 2022, highlighting potential operational challenges during this period.
3. Pretax Margin:
- The pretax margin fluctuated between 0.12% to 1.11%.
- The margin experienced a decline towards the end of the observed period, potentially indicating efficiency issues in managing tax expenses.
4. Net Profit Margin:
- The net profit margin ranged from 0.00% to 0.83%.
- There was a significant drop in the margin from September 2023 to December 2024, suggesting potential profitability challenges that need to be addressed.
Overall, while the gross profit margin remained relatively stable, the operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin displayed more significant fluctuations, indicating potential areas of improvement in operational efficiency, cost management, and profitability for SpartanNash Co.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Oct 7, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Oct 8, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Apr 23, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Oct 9, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 4.25% | 4.26% | 4.37% | 4.28% | 4.48% | 5.04% | 5.10% | 5.17% | 3.07% | 2.39% | 1.19% | -0.18% | 1.58% | 1.96% | 3.55% | 4.96% | 4.72% | 4.75% | 4.34% | 4.67% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 0.01% | 1.85% | 1.94% | 1.94% | 2.21% | 2.62% | 2.63% | 2.65% | 1.84% | 1.43% | 1.35% | 1.07% | 1.85% | 2.27% | 2.84% | 3.36% | 3.17% | 3.15% | 2.85% | 3.05% |
| Return on total capital | 11.96% | 14.50% | 13.72% | 13.11% | 13.84% | 12.25% | 12.44% | 12.75% | 6.30% | 7.46% | 3.70% | -0.44% | 4.87% | 5.91% | 7.76% | 11.51% | 8.05% | 7.90% | 10.31% | 11.32% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 0.04% | 5.85% | 5.91% | 5.80% | 6.69% | 7.87% | 7.90% | 8.02% | 5.57% | 4.32% | 4.07% | 3.22% | 5.55% | 6.81% | 8.31% | 9.56% | 9.04% | 8.87% | 8.36% | 8.92% |
SpartanNash Co's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the analyzed periods. The Operating ROA ranged from -0.18% on December 31, 2022, to a peak of 5.17% on July 15, 2023, before stabilizing around 4%. This indicates that the company's operating performance in generating profits from its assets has been mixed, with some periods performing better than others.
ROA also varied, starting from 0.01% on December 31, 2024, to a high of 3.36% on April 23, 2022. The ROA generally increased in the earlier periods, fluctuated in the middle, and then decreased towards the end of the analyzed period. This indicates that the company's overall ability to generate profits from its total assets has also been inconsistent over time.
Return on total capital fluctuated from -0.44% on December 31, 2022, to a peak of 14.50% on September 30, 2024. This ratio shows how efficiently the company is utilizing both equity and debt to generate profits, with notable fluctuations observed throughout the period.
Finally, ROE ranged from 0.04% on December 31, 2024, to a high of 9.56% on April 23, 2022. The company's return on equity shows the profitability of shareholder investments, indicating fluctuations in how well the company is utilizing equity to generate profits.
Overall, SpartanNash Co's profitability ratios demonstrate variability in performance over the analyzed periods, indicating both strengths and areas for improvement in terms of managing assets and generating returns for shareholders.