Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 51.90% | 51.03% | 50.86% | 50.66% | 50.10% | 50.30% | 50.03% | 49.68% | 50.45% | 51.69% | 52.31% | 52.89% | 53.37% | 52.68% | 52.46% | 52.97% | 51.84% | 51.63% | 50.96% | 50.08% |
| Operating profit margin | 3.33% | 11.01% | 11.04% | 32.97% | 31.83% | 30.62% | 30.21% | 22.30% | 21.45% | 23.42% | 24.70% | 31.75% | 26.43% | 25.53% | 24.54% | 26.00% | 32.40% | 32.42% | 27.82% | 26.09% |
| Pretax margin | -0.81% | 7.39% | 7.16% | 28.81% | 22.30% | 20.22% | 19.88% | 0.93% | 4.06% | 6.54% | 6.30% | 19.07% | 3.52% | 3.43% | 13.50% | 19.59% | 29.52% | 29.73% | 9.67% | -7.20% |
| Net profit margin | -0.80% | 6.74% | 5.69% | 24.42% | 17.34% | 15.86% | 15.50% | -3.27% | -0.64% | 1.17% | 1.22% | 13.73% | -0.46% | -0.61% | 8.62% | 14.61% | 23.19% | 23.51% | 13.45% | 0.68% |
Constellation Brands Inc Class A has shown a positive trend in its gross profit margin over the past several periods, increasing from 50.08% as of May 31, 2020, to a peak of 53.37% as of February 28, 2022. However, the gross profit margin has slightly decreased since then, standing at 50.10% as of February 29, 2024.
The operating profit margin of the company has been volatile during the period under review. It reached its highest point at 32.97% as of May 31, 2024, but then dropped significantly to 3.33% as of February 28, 2025.
The pretax margin also exhibited fluctuations, with a notable increase from -7.20% as of May 31, 2020, to 29.73% as of November 30, 2020. However, the pretax margin declined thereafter, reaching -0.81% as of February 28, 2025, indicating a recent decrease in profitability before taxes.
The net profit margin of Constellation Brands Inc Class A also fluctuated over the reviewed periods. It peaked at 28.81% as of May 31, 2024, but ended at -0.80% as of February 28, 2025, indicating a recent decline in profitability after accounting for all expenses and taxes.
Overall, while the company's gross profit margin generally improved, its operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin experienced more significant fluctuations, with the latter showing a recent decline. This suggests that Constellation Brands Inc Class A may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent profitability levels.
Return on investment
| Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 1.57% | 4.91% | 4.87% | 12.79% | 12.34% | 12.00% | 11.86% | 8.65% | 8.22% | 9.15% | 9.60% | 11.25% | 9.02% | 8.67% | 8.51% | 8.61% | 10.30% | 10.05% | 8.54% | 8.19% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -0.38% | 3.01% | 2.51% | 9.47% | 6.72% | 6.22% | 6.08% | -1.27% | -0.25% | 0.46% | 0.47% | 4.87% | -0.16% | -0.21% | 2.99% | 4.84% | 7.37% | 7.29% | 4.13% | 0.21% |
| Return on total capital | 1.79% | 14.91% | 14.52% | 32.70% | 27.48% | 25.93% | 25.66% | 6.02% | 9.29% | 11.79% | 10.09% | 18.71% | 5.66% | 5.85% | 13.89% | 16.90% | 25.97% | 26.89% | 15.67% | 4.27% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -1.14% | 8.78% | 7.36% | 24.08% | 17.73% | 16.45% | 16.15% | -3.66% | -0.72% | 1.33% | 1.22% | 11.19% | -0.34% | -0.47% | 6.77% | 10.34% | 14.69% | 15.13% | 9.35% | 0.50% |
Constellation Brands Inc Class A has shown fluctuating profitability ratios over the past few years. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from a low of 1.57% in February 2025 to a high of 12.79% in May 2024, showing some inconsistency in the company's ability to generate profit from its assets.
Similarly, the Return on assets (ROA) has been volatile, ranging from a negative -1.27% in May 2023 to a high of 9.47% in May 2024. This signifies varying levels of efficiency in utilizing assets to generate profits over the periods analyzed.
The Return on total capital has also displayed fluctuations, with a low of 1.79% in February 2025 and a high of 32.70% in May 2024. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate returns for both debt and equity holders.
Furthermore, the Return on equity (ROE) has varied significantly, ranging from a negative -3.66% in May 2023 to a high of 24.08% in May 2024. This metric reflects the company's profitability from the perspective of its shareholders.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Constellation Brands Inc Class A show a level of inconsistency and volatility in recent years, potentially indicating challenges in maintaining stable and sustainable profitability levels.
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Constellation Brands Inc Class A Profitability Ratios (Quarterly Data)