VF Corporation (VFC)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Gross profit margin | -1.61% | -2.82% | -2.48% | -0.72% | 6.50% | 9.24% | 5.02% | 5.39% | 2.37% | 3.94% | 9.76% | 11.43% | 10.21% | 8.45% | 6.67% | 2.80% | 24.25% | 25.61% | 26.99% | 27.32% |
| Operating profit margin | -0.98% | -4.19% | -3.34% | -1.04% | 0.85% | 6.25% | 2.28% | 2.87% | 5.90% | 7.24% | 12.69% | 13.96% | 13.76% | 12.07% | 10.38% | 6.68% | 2.61% | 3.99% | 6.15% | 8.85% |
| Pretax margin | -4.41% | -7.03% | -4.66% | -2.29% | -0.38% | 4.32% | 0.39% | 0.38% | 3.73% | 5.29% | 10.90% | 14.48% | 14.44% | 13.08% | 11.58% | 5.60% | 0.03% | 1.56% | 4.07% | 7.41% |
| Net profit margin | -4.67% | -6.77% | -11.62% | -9.51% | -7.25% | -1.93% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 3.59% | 3.64% | 8.56% | 11.86% | 12.29% | 11.41% | 9.99% | 4.48% | -1.89% | -0.53% | 3.62% | 6.48% |
VF Corporation's profitability ratios have shown significant fluctuations over the past few years. The Gross Profit Margin has oscillated between negative and positive values, indicating varying levels of efficiency in generating profit from sales. The Operating Profit Margin has also displayed volatility, with periods of positive margins alternating with negative margins, suggesting challenges in managing operating expenses.
The Pretax Margin reflects the company's ability to generate profits before taxes, showing a pattern of decline followed by recovery. This indicates fluctuations in the company's ability to manage costs and generate income. The Net Profit Margin, which measures the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses are deducted, has shown a similar trend of fluctuation and decline in recent periods.
Overall, VF Corporation's profitability ratios reveal a mix of challenges and improvements in managing costs, generating profits, and maintaining overall profitability over the years. Continued monitoring and strategic adjustments may be necessary to enhance the company's long-term profitability.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -0.91% | -3.38% | -2.91% | -0.91% | 0.71% | 5.30% | 1.82% | 2.34% | 4.76% | 6.12% | 11.30% | 12.23% | 11.54% | 9.33% | 7.80% | 4.42% | 1.66% | 2.75% | 4.69% | 8.33% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -4.33% | -5.46% | -10.14% | -8.34% | -6.07% | -1.64% | 0.83% | 0.85% | 2.89% | 3.08% | 7.62% | 10.40% | 10.31% | 8.82% | 7.51% | 2.97% | -1.20% | -0.37% | 2.76% | 6.10% |
| Return on total capital | -5.24% | -22.17% | -15.96% | 0.18% | 9.30% | 31.86% | 8.86% | 2.53% | 17.59% | 24.28% | 42.24% | 22.60% | 48.78% | 43.00% | 39.70% | 7.64% | 8.19% | 12.10% | 20.09% | 15.61% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -27.21% | -47.46% | -84.32% | -58.42% | -36.29% | -9.73% | 4.31% | 4.07% | 12.48% | 13.75% | 30.03% | 39.29% | 38.20% | 34.04% | 31.08% | 13.35% | -5.27% | -1.62% | 11.83% | 20.24% |
VF Corporation's profitability ratios show a fluctuating trend over the analyzed period. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) declined from a high of 12.23% in March 2022 to a low of -3.38% in September 2024. This indicates a decrease in the company's ability to generate profits from its operational assets over time.
Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) decreased significantly from 10.40% in March 2022 to -4.33% in December 2024. This suggests a worsening performance in utilizing its total assets to generate profits.
The Return on Total Capital, despite fluctuating, showed a general declining trend, dropping from a high of 48.78% in December 2021 to a low of -22.17% in September 2024. This indicates a decrease in the company's efficiency in generating returns from its total invested capital.
The Return on Equity (ROE) also experienced a significant decline, with a high of 39.29% in March 2022 and a low of -84.32% in June 2024. This indicates that shareholders' returns have been eroded over time, reflecting challenges in generating profits relative to the equity invested in the company.
Overall, the declining profitability ratios suggest potential challenges in VF Corporation's operational efficiency and ability to generate returns for its stakeholders.