Advanced Drainage Systems Inc (WMS)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Gross profit margin 39.72% 39.14% 37.98% 37.23% 36.41% 34.65% 33.53% 31.54% 28.87% 29.11% 30.25% 32.80% 34.88% 35.23% 34.54% 32.13% 18.93% 16.98% 14.43% 11.71%
Operating profit margin 25.38% 25.33% 24.38% 24.18% 23.42% 21.51% 20.67% 18.38% 14.86% 14.37% 14.61% 16.18% 17.41% 16.70% 15.24% 12.02% -5.70% -6.06% -7.44% -8.65%
Pretax margin 23.19% 22.99% 22.07% 21.84% 21.41% 19.91% 19.36% 17.28% 13.76% 13.18% 13.26% 14.72% 15.70% 14.55% 12.71% 6.94% -10.71% -10.84% -11.98% -10.12%
Net profit margin 17.68% 17.57% 16.78% 16.74% 16.51% 14.91% 14.37% 12.68% 9.79% 9.66% 9.76% 10.73% 11.33% 10.85% 9.72% 5.87% -11.55% -12.36% -13.48% -12.82%

Advanced Drainage Systems Inc has shown a consistent improvement in its profitability ratios over the analyzed periods. The gross profit margin has been gradually increasing, indicating the company's ability to control its cost of goods sold and generate a higher margin on sales.

Similarly, the operating profit margin has also seen a positive trend, reflecting efficient cost management and operational performance. The company has been able to enhance its operating efficiency and profitability over time.

The pretax margin, which signifies the company's profitability before accounting for taxes, has shown a steady improvement. This demonstrates Advanced Drainage Systems Inc's ability to generate higher earnings relative to its total revenue.

The net profit margin, representing the company's profitability after all expenses, including taxes, has also exhibited a positive trajectory. This suggests that the company is effectively managing its expenses and generating stronger bottom-line profits.

Overall, Advanced Drainage Systems Inc's profitability ratios indicate an improving financial performance and efficiency in its operations, reflecting positively on its ability to generate profits for its investors.


Return on investment

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 22.40% 22.85% 22.10% 23.39% 24.79% 22.44% 20.78% 17.18% 15.55% 14.24% 13.43% 14.01% 14.27% 13.59% 11.65% 8.78% -4.02% -4.24% -4.86% -11.42%
Return on assets (ROA) 15.60% 15.84% 15.21% 16.19% 17.48% 15.55% 14.45% 11.86% 10.24% 9.58% 8.97% 9.28% 9.29% 8.83% 7.43% 4.29% -8.15% -8.65% -8.80% -16.93%
Return on total capital 30.34% 30.87% 30.24% 32.25% 34.36% 30.48% 28.54% 24.43% 22.86% 21.03% 21.09% 22.05% 21.51% 20.46% 17.47% 12.93% -5.90% -6.27% -7.24% -28.41%
Return on equity (ROE) 44.21% 46.45% 46.37% 52.25% 61.53% 49.68% 44.22% 38.64% 30.38% 30.62% 32.35% 29.02% 27.35% 26.78% 25.31% 17.21% -36.74% -36.59% -40.54% -90.83%

Advanced Drainage Systems Inc has shown consistent improvement in its profitability ratios over the past quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has increased steadily, indicating efficient management of assets to generate operating income, reaching a high of 24.79% in the first quarter of 2023.

The Return on Assets (ROA) has also demonstrated a positive trend, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits from its assets, with a peak of 17.48% in the first quarter of 2023.

Return on Total Capital has shown an increasing trend as well, highlighting the company's ability to utilize both debt and equity to generate returns, with a peak of 34.36% in the first quarter of 2023.

Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a consistent upward trajectory, indicating strong returns to shareholders, reaching a high of 61.53% in the first quarter of 2023.

Overall, the profitability ratios of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc have improved significantly over the quarters, suggesting efficient management and strong performance in generating returns for both shareholders and the overall capital employed.