Unifirst Corporation (UNF)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 24, 2024 | Nov 25, 2023 | Aug 26, 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 | Aug 31, 2019 | May 25, 2019 | Feb 23, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 33.60% | 34.09% | 33.86% | 34.17% | 34.50% | 34.80% | 35.50% | 36.43% | 37.07% | 37.59% | 52.45% | 51.02% | 50.80% | 50.60% | 51.96% | 53.45% | 53.83% | 53.81% | 37.33% | 37.03% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.84% | 6.62% | 5.96% | 6.18% | 6.45% | 6.71% | 7.48% | 8.74% | 9.88% | 10.71% | 10.70% | 9.32% | 9.43% | 9.54% | 10.26% | 11.94% | 13.11% | 12.78% | 12.12% | 11.57% |
| Pretax margin | 6.05% | 6.94% | 6.20% | 6.41% | 6.55% | 6.70% | 7.45% | 8.73% | 9.94% | 10.77% | 10.91% | 9.49% | 9.60% | 9.83% | 10.52% | 12.31% | 13.45% | 13.11% | 12.43% | 11.83% |
| Net profit margin | 4.50% | 5.17% | 4.63% | 4.86% | 5.03% | 5.16% | 5.73% | 6.76% | 7.65% | 8.26% | 8.26% | 7.18% | 7.23% | 7.50% | 8.07% | 9.42% | 10.26% | 9.87% | 9.50% | 9.03% |
Unifirst Corporation's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has ranged between 33.60% and 53.83%, with a general downward trend from the high levels seen in early 2021. This may indicate potential issues with cost management or pricing strategies.
The operating profit margin has also varied, ranging from 5.84% to 13.11%. Despite some fluctuations, there seems to be a general increasing trend from late 2020 to early 2022, followed by a slight decline in recent quarters. This could suggest changes in operational efficiency or cost control measures.
The pretax margin has shown a similar pattern, fluctuating between 6.05% and 13.45%. While there has been an overall improvement since late 2020, the recent slight decrease may warrant further investigation into the company's pre-tax profitability.
Lastly, the net profit margin has ranged from 4.50% to 10.26%, displaying a similar trend of improvement until early 2022, followed by a slight decline in more recent quarters. This metric reflects the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses, including taxes, have been accounted for.
Overall, Unifirst Corporation's profitability ratios indicate areas of strength and areas needing attention. Analyzing the underlying reasons for these fluctuations can provide valuable insights into the company's financial performance and assist in making informed decisions to enhance profitability.
Return on investment
| Feb 24, 2024 | Nov 25, 2023 | Aug 26, 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 | Aug 31, 2019 | May 25, 2019 | Feb 23, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.27% | 5.90% | 5.20% | 5.34% | 5.43% | 5.53% | 6.06% | 6.90% | 7.70% | 8.22% | 8.21% | 7.26% | 7.55% | 7.85% | 8.86% | 10.37% | 11.38% | 11.33% | 10.83% | 10.31% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.06% | 4.60% | 4.03% | 4.20% | 4.23% | 4.26% | 4.64% | 5.34% | 5.96% | 6.35% | 6.34% | 5.60% | 5.79% | 6.17% | 6.98% | 8.18% | 8.90% | 8.75% | 8.48% | 8.05% |
| Return on total capital | 6.73% | 7.52% | 6.67% | 6.70% | 6.85% | 7.01% | 7.67% | 8.77% | 9.74% | 10.46% | 10.39% | 9.17% | 9.51% | 9.92% | 11.17% | 13.13% | 14.42% | 14.14% | 13.33% | 12.74% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 5.19% | 5.87% | 5.17% | 5.27% | 5.34% | 5.40% | 5.87% | 6.78% | 7.54% | 8.07% | 8.02% | 7.07% | 7.30% | 7.80% | 8.79% | 10.35% | 11.28% | 10.91% | 10.44% | 9.95% |
Unifirst Corporation's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the period analyzed.
The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 5.20% to 8.86%, indicating the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets has varied but generally improved over time.
Return on assets (ROA) has ranged from 4.03% to 8.90%, reflecting the company's overall profitability relative to its total assets. This ratio has also shown improvement and volatility.
Return on total capital has ranged from 6.67% to 14.42%, indicating how effectively the company is utilizing its total capital to generate profits. This ratio shows a consistent increasing trend.
Return on equity (ROE) has ranged from 5.17% to 11.28%, showing the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity. This ratio has demonstrated improvement and fluctuations.
Overall, Unifirst Corporation's profitability ratios exhibit variability over time, but there is a general positive trend with some fluctuations in performance. The company has shown an ability to generate returns from both its assets and equity, with a trend of increasing returns over the period analyzed.