American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 3, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | Nov 2, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | May 4, 2019 | Feb 2, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 38.48% | 37.31% | 36.49% | 35.30% | 34.98% | 34.94% | 36.41% | 38.63% | 37.88% | 40.10% | 36.86% | 30.54% | 29.51% | 29.04% | 30.85% | 35.33% | 36.46% | 36.83% | 36.79% | 36.86% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.23% | 5.59% | 5.50% | 4.55% | 4.95% | 5.13% | 6.95% | 9.93% | 8.75% | 9.95% | 5.79% | -7.22% | -7.26% | -6.99% | -4.35% | 5.42% | 7.89% | 8.14% | 8.15% | 8.35% |
| Pretax margin | 4.56% | 5.75% | 5.44% | 3.23% | 3.58% | 3.53% | 5.34% | 9.42% | 8.17% | 9.45% | 5.21% | -7.77% | -7.64% | -7.16% | -4.23% | 5.69% | 8.20% | 8.49% | 8.44% | 8.55% |
| Net profit margin | 3.23% | 4.25% | 3.99% | 2.23% | 2.51% | 2.45% | 3.86% | 7.07% | 6.22% | 7.00% | 3.85% | -5.57% | -5.50% | -4.86% | -2.68% | 4.44% | 6.20% | 6.40% | 6.41% | 6.49% |
American Eagle Outfitters Inc has shown varying levels of profitability over the past few quarters based on key profitability ratios.
The Gross Profit Margin has been relatively stable around the 35-40% range, indicating the company's ability to effectively manage its production costs and generate profits from sales.
The Operating Profit Margin has fluctuated significantly, ranging from negative values to around 10%. This ratio suggests the company's efficiency in controlling operating expenses and generating profits from its core business activities.
The Pretax Margin has also displayed fluctuations, hovering between negative values and approximately 10%. This ratio reflects the company's overall profitability before accounting for taxes, showing the impact of non-operating expenses or income.
The Net Profit Margin has shown similar fluctuations, indicating the company's ability to generate profits after all expenses, including taxes. The ratios have ranged from negative values to around 7%, highlighting periods of profitability challenges and improvement.
Overall, American Eagle Outfitters Inc's profitability ratios suggest the company faces some variability in generating profits, likely influenced by factors such as sales performance, operating efficiency, and cost management.
Return on investment
| Feb 3, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | Nov 2, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | May 4, 2019 | Feb 2, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 6.26% | 8.15% | 8.14% | 6.76% | 7.22% | 6.90% | 9.52% | 13.50% | 12.18% | 12.72% | 7.29% | -7.90% | -7.85% | -7.36% | -4.76% | 7.01% | 9.68% | 10.12% | 10.27% | 17.71% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.78% | 6.20% | 5.91% | 3.32% | 3.66% | 3.29% | 5.29% | 9.62% | 8.65% | 8.94% | 4.85% | -6.09% | -5.95% | -5.11% | -2.94% | 5.75% | 7.61% | 7.96% | 8.07% | 13.76% |
| Return on total capital | 12.82% | 16.51% | 16.66% | 13.82% | 15.36% | 13.52% | 19.75% | 27.93% | 26.14% | 27.51% | 15.86% | -19.22% | -19.75% | -17.62% | -10.53% | 18.70% | 26.52% | 27.66% | 26.92% | 26.18% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.79% | 12.56% | 12.13% | 6.91% | 7.83% | 8.27% | 13.98% | 25.73% | 23.02% | 24.01% | 13.28% | -19.26% | -19.48% | -18.58% | -10.70% | 15.33% | 20.84% | 21.76% | 21.16% | 20.34% |
American Eagle Outfitters Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past several periods. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has varied between 6.26% and 13.50%, with a general upward trend in more recent periods. This ratio indicates that the company is generating profits from its operations and efficiently utilizing its assets to generate earnings.
The return on assets (ROA) has also fluctuated, ranging from 3.32% to 9.62%. This ratio shows the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets, including both operating and non-operating activities. Although there have been fluctuations, the ROA has generally improved over time, indicating better asset utilization.
The return on total capital has shown a similar pattern of fluctuations, ranging from 12.82% to 27.93%. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders. The trend suggests that the company has been able to effectively generate returns on its capital structure.
The return on equity (ROE) has also varied between 6.91% and 25.73%, with improvements in more recent periods. This ratio evaluates the company's ability to generate returns for its shareholders, indicating how effectively it is utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits.
Overall, American Eagle Outfitters Inc's profitability ratios have shown improvements in recent periods, indicating better operational efficiency and profitability. However, the company has experienced fluctuations in profitability over time, which may be influenced by various factors such as changes in industry dynamics, economic conditions, or strategic decisions.