Worthington Industries Inc (WOR)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Aug 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 16.67% | 17.35% | 17.37% | 16.28% | 14.39% | 11.72% | 10.69% | 12.00% | 13.64% | 16.45% | 19.46% | 20.82% | 20.15% | 17.93% | 16.17% | 15.12% | 14.49% | 14.16% | 12.98% | 12.52% |
| Operating profit margin | -0.69% | 3.86% | 3.81% | 3.66% | 4.48% | 2.90% | 2.97% | 4.70% | 6.28% | 7.96% | 9.47% | 9.31% | 5.28% | 2.26% | 0.43% | 0.24% | 0.74% | 1.42% | 2.16% | 2.19% |
| Pretax margin | 11.55% | 12.47% | 12.95% | 12.21% | 8.00% | 6.01% | 5.18% | 7.32% | 9.43% | 11.28% | 12.92% | 8.16% | 28.38% | 27.85% | 25.95% | 30.64% | 3.44% | 3.84% | 4.15% | 3.37% |
| Net profit margin | 8.45% | 9.25% | 9.97% | 9.42% | 6.17% | 4.65% | 3.96% | 5.61% | 7.24% | 8.78% | 10.39% | 6.69% | 22.82% | 22.33% | 20.43% | 24.10% | 2.58% | 2.96% | 3.20% | 2.58% |
Worthington Industries Inc's profitability ratios have shown a mixed performance over the analyzed periods. The gross profit margin has fluctuated, ranging from a low of 10.69% to a high of 20.82%. This indicates variability in the company's ability to generate profits from its revenue after accounting for cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin also displays variability, with negative margins observed in some periods. Operating profit margins have ranged from a low of -0.69% to a high of 9.47%, showing fluctuations in the company's ability to control its operating expenses and generate profits from its core business activities.
The pretax margin has shown significant variation, with a wide range from 5.18% to 30.64%. This metric reflects the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes, indicating fluctuations in the efficiency of the company's overall operations in generating profits.
Net profit margins have also displayed variability, ranging from 2.58% to 24.10%. This metric reflects the company's ability to generate profits after accounting for all expenses, including taxes. The fluctuations in net profit margins suggest changes in the company's overall profitability performance over the analyzed periods.
In summary, Worthington Industries Inc's profitability ratios have shown variability over time, indicating fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits from its operations and manage its costs effectively. It would be important for stakeholders to further analyze the reasons behind these fluctuations to understand the company's financial performance comprehensively.
Return on investment
| Aug 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -0.83% | 6.66% | 3.16% | 3.23% | 5.10% | 3.69% | 4.80% | 7.41% | 9.04% | 10.01% | 10.99% | 9.40% | 4.96% | 2.02% | 0.40% | 0.22% | 0.96% | 1.98% | 3.13% | 3.33% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 10.13% | 15.97% | 8.28% | 8.30% | 7.03% | 5.91% | 6.40% | 8.86% | 10.41% | 11.04% | 12.05% | 6.75% | 21.46% | 19.96% | 18.96% | 22.36% | 3.38% | 4.13% | 4.64% | 3.93% |
| Return on total capital | 19.45% | 31.17% | 19.17% | 19.07% | 15.07% | 13.10% | 14.35% | 19.87% | 24.15% | 26.07% | 25.55% | 14.94% | 44.13% | 40.15% | 38.26% | 44.03% | 8.99% | 10.77% | 11.78% | 10.77% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.49% | 29.86% | 16.55% | 16.26% | 15.13% | 13.05% | 14.33% | 20.56% | 25.62% | 28.43% | 28.65% | 16.49% | 51.77% | 47.75% | 44.96% | 50.64% | 9.60% | 12.22% | 13.38% | 11.90% |
Worthington Industries Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the periods analyzed.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been mostly positive, except for a dip to -0.83% in one of the periods. The trend shows some variability but has generally stayed within the range of 0.22% to 10.99%.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also varied, with values fluctuating between 3.13% and 22.36%. There is no consistent upward or downward trend observed, but values have remained relatively high compared to some other periods.
3. Return on total capital has shown a similar pattern, fluctuating between 8.99% and 44.13%. The trend indicates some variability in the company's ability to generate returns on its total capital over time.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has displayed fluctuations between 9.60% and 51.77%. The values have been relatively high, but there is variability in the company's ability to generate returns for its equity holders.
Overall, while Worthington Industries Inc has demonstrated the ability to generate positive returns across the profitability ratios, there have been fluctuations in performance over the periods analyzed. The company's performance should be further analyzed in conjunction with other financial metrics to gain a more comprehensive understanding of its financial health.