Stock Analysis on Net

AutoZone Inc. (NYSE:AZO)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since December 18, 2023.

Common-Size Income Statement

AutoZone Inc., common-size consolidated income statement

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12 months ended: Aug 26, 2023 Aug 27, 2022 Aug 28, 2021 Aug 29, 2020 Aug 31, 2019 Aug 25, 2018
Net sales
Cost of sales, including warehouse and delivery expenses
Gross profit
Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses
Operating profit
Interest expense, less capitalized interest
Interest income
Interest expense, net
Income before income taxes
Income tax expense
Net income

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-25).


Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
The cost of sales relative to net sales showed a gradual increase from -46.76% in 2018 to -48.04% in 2023. Correspondingly, gross profit as a percentage of net sales declined steadily from 53.24% to 51.96% over the same period, indicating a slight erosion in gross margins.
Operating Expenses
Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales demonstrated a notable decrease from -37.1% in 2018 to around -32% by 2022 and 2023. This reduction suggests improved operational efficiency and cost control over the years.
Operating Profit
Operating profit margins improved significantly from 16.14% in 2018 to a peak of 20.13% in 2021, maintaining around 20% in the subsequent years. This reflects an overall enhancement in profitability at the operating level, likely supported by lower operating expenses despite increasing cost of sales.
Interest Expense and Income
Net interest expense relative to net sales decreased from -1.56% in 2018 to -1.18% by 2022, indicating reduced interest burden or more favorable financing costs during this period. However, there was an uptick to -1.75% in 2023, suggesting a rise in interest expenses or leverage. Interest income remained minimal and stable throughout the period.
Income Before Taxes and Net Income
Income before income taxes improved from 14.58% in 2018 to a high of 18.95% in 2022, signaling strong pre-tax profitability growth. However, a slight decline to 18.15% was observed in 2023. Income tax expense increased modestly as a percentage of net sales, peaking at -4% in 2022 before decreasing to -3.66% in 2023. Net income followed the upward trend, rising from 11.92% in 2018 to 14.95% in 2022, with a minor decrease to 14.48% in 2023, indicating sustained strong profitability despite minor fluctuations.