Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | May 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 27.33% | 27.12% | 26.97% | 26.93% | 27.29% | 28.11% | 28.47% | 28.85% | 29.27% | 28.68% | 28.45% | 28.69% | 28.23% | 28.04% | 28.06% | 27.78% | 27.67% | 27.49% | 27.44% | 27.46% |
| Operating profit margin | 17.27% | 16.51% | 16.29% | 15.75% | 16.27% | 17.37% | 18.14% | 18.31% | 14.50% | 13.89% | 13.31% | 14.08% | 17.64% | 17.61% | 15.32% | 14.47% | 14.36% | 13.93% | 15.91% | 16.30% |
| Pretax margin | 11.90% | 10.76% | 10.57% | 0.36% | 2.01% | 3.31% | 3.19% | 10.16% | 1.67% | 1.63% | 7.07% | 10.37% | 15.86% | 15.91% | 5.11% | -4.20% | -6.52% | 0.43% | 4.71% | 18.88% |
| Net profit margin | 9.41% | 8.55% | 8.35% | -1.83% | -0.41% | 0.58% | 0.60% | 7.49% | -0.25% | -0.33% | 4.67% | 7.91% | 12.63% | 12.77% | 7.41% | 0.38% | -0.08% | 5.57% | 5.19% | 16.55% |
Constellation Brands Inc Class A has shown consistent gross profit margins ranging between 26.97% to 29.27% over the last five quarters. The operating profit margins have fluctuated more significantly, with a downward trend from 18.31% to 13.31% followed by an increase to 17.64% and a subsequent decrease. The pretax margins have also shown volatility, with a sharp decline to 0.36% in the third quarter of 2023, followed by an upward trend to 15.86% in the first quarter of 2021. The net profit margins, similarly, have fluctuated, ranging from -1.83% to 12.77% over the same period. Overall, the profitability ratios reflect some variability in the company's performance, indicating challenges in maintaining consistent profitability levels.
Return on investment
| 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 | May 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 12.34% | 12.00% | 11.86% | 11.27% | 11.53% | 12.48% | 12.96% | 11.89% | 9.02% | 8.67% | 8.51% | 8.61% | 10.30% | 10.05% | 8.54% | 8.19% | 7.89% | 7.66% | 8.58% | 8.32% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.72% | 6.22% | 6.08% | -1.31% | -0.29% | 0.41% | 0.43% | 4.87% | -0.16% | -0.21% | 2.99% | 4.84% | 7.37% | 7.29% | 4.13% | 0.21% | -0.04% | 3.06% | 2.80% | 8.45% |
| Return on total capital | 15.52% | 15.22% | 14.73% | 14.27% | 14.43% | 15.52% | 16.00% | 14.29% | 10.99% | 10.38% | 10.14% | 10.17% | 11.62% | 11.70% | 7.92% | 1.56% | -2.44% | 2.30% | 4.83% | 13.38% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 17.73% | 16.45% | 16.15% | -3.78% | -0.84% | 1.21% | 1.11% | 11.19% | -0.34% | -0.47% | 6.77% | 10.34% | 14.69% | 15.13% | 9.35% | 0.50% | -0.10% | 7.08% | 6.79% | 20.10% |
Constellation Brands Inc Class A has demonstrated consistent profitability over the period analyzed. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) ranged from 7.66% to 12.96%, indicating the company effectively generates operating profit relative to its total assets. The Return on Assets (ROA) fluctuated between -1.31% and 7.37%, with some periods showing negative returns, implying challenges in asset utilization and management during those times.
The Return on Total Capital remained relatively stable between 10.99% and 16.00%, reflecting the company's ability to generate profit relative to the total capital employed, including debt and equity. The Return on Equity (ROE) ranged from -3.78% to 20.10%, with significant fluctuations, indicating variations in profitability attributable to shareholders' equity.
Overall, Constellation Brands Inc Class A has managed to maintain a positive trend in profitability ratios, with some periods showing stronger performance than others. The company's ability to generate returns on assets, capital, and equity demonstrates efficiency in utilizing resources and creating value for its stakeholders.
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Constellation Brands Inc Class A Profitability Ratios (Quarterly Data)