Worthington Industries Inc (WOR)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 26.32% | 24.52% | 16.96% | 16.15% | 16.65% | 15.38% | 14.71% | 13.49% | 11.27% | 10.69% | 12.00% | 13.64% | 16.45% | 19.46% | 20.82% | 20.15% | 17.93% | 16.17% | 15.12% | 14.49% |
| Operating profit margin | 2.13% | 0.86% | 0.03% | 2.85% | 6.99% | 7.31% | 8.07% | 8.02% | 6.17% | 6.08% | 7.00% | 8.22% | 9.04% | 9.47% | 9.31% | 5.28% | 2.26% | 0.43% | 0.24% | 0.74% |
| Pretax margin | 8.11% | 6.99% | 4.03% | 6.09% | 9.91% | 8.69% | 8.28% | 7.02% | 5.41% | 5.41% | 7.53% | 9.81% | 11.69% | 13.46% | 8.85% | 28.94% | 28.12% | 26.17% | 30.83% | 3.62% |
| Net profit margin | 5.23% | 3.66% | 1.96% | 3.79% | 7.12% | 6.43% | 6.14% | 5.22% | 3.97% | 3.96% | 5.61% | 7.24% | 8.78% | 10.39% | 6.69% | 22.82% | 22.33% | 20.43% | 24.10% | 2.58% |
The Gross Profit Margin of Worthington Industries Inc has shown fluctuation over the past few years, ranging from a low of 10.69% on November 30, 2022, to a high of 26.32% on February 28, 2025. Despite the fluctuations, there has been an overall improvement in the gross profit margin from 13.64% on August 31, 2022, to 16.96% on August 31, 2024. However, the gross profit margin exhibited a significant increase to 24.52% on November 30, 2024, before decreasing slightly to 16.65% on February 29, 2024.
The Operating Profit Margin of Worthington Industries Inc also experienced variability, with the lowest margin of 0.03% on August 31, 2024, and the highest margin of 9.47% on November 30, 2021. The operating profit margin has generally been volatile, with periods of improvement followed by declines. For example, there was a notable increase in the margin from 0.24% on August 31, 2020 to 9.31% on August 31, 2021, before dropping to 0.86% on November 30, 2024, and recovering to 2.13% on February 28, 2025.
The Pretax Margin of Worthington Industries Inc has shown a mixed trend, with fluctuations between a low of 4.03% on August 31, 2024, and a high of 30.83% on August 31, 2020. Notably, there was a sharp decline in the margin from August 31, 2020, to August 31, 2021, but it then gradually improved until February 28, 2025. The highest pretax margin was recorded on August 31, 2020, followed by a consistent series of fluctuations throughout the subsequent periods.
The Net Profit Margin of Worthington Industries Inc has also exhibited variability, ranging from a low of 1.96% on August 31, 2024, to a high of 24.10% on August 31, 2020. The net profit margin has shown an overall downward trend from the peak in August 2020, with occasional recoveries in profitability. For instance, there was a notable drop from November 30, 2020, to November 30, 2022, followed by a modest recovery in profitability leading up to February 28, 2025.
Return on investment
| Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 1.46% | 0.61% | 0.04% | 4.94% | 15.69% | 9.41% | 10.91% | 10.80% | 9.19% | 9.84% | 11.05% | 11.83% | 11.36% | 10.99% | 9.40% | 4.96% | 2.02% | 0.40% | 0.22% | 0.96% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.59% | 2.58% | 2.36% | 6.59% | 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% |
| Return on total capital | -0.75% | 5.55% | 0.58% | 12.88% | 36.25% | 22.24% | 24.92% | 23.24% | 20.28% | 22.04% | 29.56% | 35.90% | 40.44% | 41.34% | 27.05% | 72.80% | 67.54% | 65.79% | 71.53% | 29.14% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 6.43% | 4.68% | 4.30% | 12.45% | 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% |
Worthington Industries Inc's profitability ratios exhibit fluctuating trends over the periods indicated.
- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown a general upward trend from 0.96% on May 31, 2020, to a peak of 15.69% on February 29, 2024, before decreasing to 1.46% on February 28, 2025.
- Return on Assets (ROA) displays a volatile pattern with significant variations. It ranged between 3.38% on May 31, 2020, and 22.36% on August 31, 2020, reaching a peak of 15.97% on February 29, 2024, and closing at 3.59% on February 28, 2025.
- Return on Total Capital shows a similar roller-coaster ride, peaking at 72.80% on May 31, 2021, and hitting a low of -0.75% on February 28, 2025.
- Return on Equity (ROE) depicts a more stable performance compared to the other ratios, ranging from 9.60% on May 31, 2020, to 51.77% on May 31, 2021, and closing at 6.43% on February 28, 2025.
In conclusion, while Worthington Industries Inc has shown varying levels of profitability over the periods reviewed, a keen eye on sustaining and enhancing these ratios would be essential for long-term financial success.