VF Corporation (VFC)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Mar 31, 2025 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 53.63% | 52.45% | 52.16% | 51.87% | 52.02% | 52.19% | 52.25% | 52.28% | 52.50% | 53.04% | 53.42% | 54.04% | 54.51% | 54.62% | 54.18% | 53.47% | 52.69% | 52.95% | 53.38% | 53.89% |
| Operating profit margin | 1.94% | -0.97% | -3.54% | -2.58% | -0.33% | 1.49% | 6.23% | 2.23% | 2.82% | 5.82% | 7.15% | 12.53% | 13.78% | 13.47% | 11.84% | 10.21% | 6.58% | 2.61% | 3.89% | 6.18% |
| Pretax margin | 0.14% | -2.83% | -5.42% | -4.56% | -2.23% | -0.37% | 4.23% | 0.38% | 0.37% | 3.68% | 5.22% | 10.76% | 12.86% | 12.42% | 10.84% | 9.16% | 4.94% | -0.25% | 1.43% | 4.00% |
| Net profit margin | -1.97% | -4.63% | -6.67% | -11.38% | -9.26% | -7.07% | -1.89% | 1.02% | 1.02% | 3.54% | 3.60% | 8.45% | 11.71% | 12.03% | 11.19% | 9.83% | 4.41% | -1.89% | -0.52% | 3.46% |
VF Corporation's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past few years.
- Gross profit margin has ranged between 51.98% to 54.62% during the period, showing a slight decrease in recent quarters but generally maintaining a healthy level.
- Operating profit margin has varied significantly, with a low of 2.61% in December 2020 and a high of 15.48% in March 2023. There have been fluctuations in profitability over time, with some quarters showing a significant improvement followed by declines.
- Pretax margin has also experienced fluctuations, ranging from -5.42% in September 2024 to 12.86% in March 2022. The company saw a turnaround from negative margins to positive margins, although there have been some periods of lower profitability.
- Net profit margin has been volatile, moving from -11.38% in June 2024 to 12.03% in December 2021. The company experienced periods of losses and gains, with a significant improvement in profitability in some quarters.
Overall, VF Corporation's profitability ratios reflect a mix of challenges and successes, with fluctuations in margins indicating the company's ability to navigate changing market conditions and internal performance factors.
Return on investment
| Mar 31, 2025 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 1.99% | -0.91% | -2.90% | -2.30% | -0.29% | 1.27% | 5.40% | 1.82% | 2.34% | 4.76% | 6.12% | 11.30% | 12.23% | 11.54% | 9.33% | 7.80% | 4.42% | 1.66% | 2.75% | 4.93% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -2.02% | -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% |
| Return on total capital | 19.08% | -3.97% | -26.20% | -20.18% | -2.97% | 6.37% | 31.95% | 8.89% | 7.49% | 17.58% | 24.27% | 42.23% | 47.02% | 43.36% | 36.95% | 33.29% | 18.52% | 2.07% | 5.55% | 13.32% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -12.76% | -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% |
VF Corporation's profitability ratios have shown significant fluctuations over the past few years. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been quite volatile, ranging from a low of 1.66% on December 31, 2020, to a high of 12.85% on March 31, 2023. The ratio peaked at 12.85% on March 31, 2023. This indicates that the company has been able to generate a higher return from its operating activities relative to its total assets during certain periods.
In terms of Return on assets (ROA), VF Corporation also experienced fluctuations, with negative returns recorded in some quarters, such as -6.07% on December 31, 2023. The ratio had its peak at 10.40% on March 31, 2022. This suggests that the company's ability to generate profits from its assets has varied, potentially due to changes in operational efficiency or asset utilization.
The Return on total capital ratio shows a similar pattern of variability, with a notable increase from -30.42% on September 30, 2024, to 44.17% on March 31, 2022. This indicates that the company's ability to generate returns from its total capital employed has fluctuated significantly over the periods studied.
Lastly, the Return on equity (ROE) ratio has also experienced fluctuations, with negative returns observed in some quarters, reaching -84.32% on June 30, 2024. The ratio peaked at 39.29% on March 31, 2022, indicating that VF Corporation's ability to generate profits relative to shareholders' equity has varied considerably.
Overall, VF Corporation's profitability ratios reflect a volatile performance, with significant fluctuations in returns generated from its assets, total capital, and equity over the analyzed periods. This suggests that the company's profitability and efficiency may have been influenced by various internal and external factors during these times.