Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 44.25% | 44.46% | 45.12% | 45.58% | 45.90% | 44.16% | 42.80% | 42.55% | 42.36% | 43.26% | 43.49% | 43.39% | 43.32% | 42.81% | 42.67% | 43.59% | 45.03% | 46.71% | 47.90% | 49.00% |
| Operating profit margin | 17.33% | 17.46% | 20.35% | 20.70% | 20.84% | 17.61% | 13.43% | 13.13% | 12.83% | 16.98% | 19.64% | 19.41% | 19.20% | 17.03% | 14.16% | 15.79% | 21.54% | 25.23% | 26.64% | 27.62% |
| Pretax margin | 14.06% | 14.13% | 17.52% | 17.51% | 17.77% | 14.18% | 9.39% | 8.86% | 8.31% | 13.09% | 16.28% | 15.97% | 15.69% | 12.82% | 8.83% | 10.25% | 17.02% | 21.38% | 21.78% | 20.88% |
| Net profit margin | 10.92% | 12.57% | 16.14% | 15.70% | 15.87% | 12.18% | 7.16% | 6.72% | 6.26% | 9.82% | 12.14% | 11.96% | 11.80% | 9.65% | 6.73% | 7.94% | 12.97% | 16.19% | 15.58% | 14.63% |
Based on the provided data, we can analyze the profitability ratios of Bath & Body Works Inc. over the specified time period:
1. Gross Profit Margin:
The gross profit margin represents the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold. Bath & Body Works Inc.'s gross profit margin has shown a gradual decline from 49.00% in January 2022 to 44.25% in January 2025. This trend indicates potential challenges in managing the cost of goods sold relative to revenue over time.
2. Operating Profit Margin:
The operating profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue that remains after deducting operating expenses. Bath & Body Works Inc.'s operating profit margin has fluctuated throughout the period, with a peak of 27.62% in January 2022 and a trough of 12.83% in July 31, 2023. The company has shown some improvement in this margin, reaching 17.33% in January 2025.
3. Pretax Margin:
The pretax margin represents the percentage of revenue that remains after deducting all expenses except for taxes. Bath & Body Works Inc.'s pretax margin has also varied over the period, with a high of 21.78% in April 2022 and a low of 8.31% in July 31, 2023. The company has made progress in increasing this margin to 14.06% in January 2025.
4. Net Profit Margin:
The net profit margin reflects the percentage of revenue that remains as net income after deducting all expenses, including taxes. Bath & Body Works Inc.'s net profit margin has experienced fluctuations, ranging from 14.63% in January 2022 to 10.92% in January 2025. Despite the variability, the company has demonstrated the ability to generate consistent profits relative to its revenue.
In summary, while Bath & Body Works Inc. has encountered fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the analyzed period, there are indications of improvement in certain margins as the company works to enhance operational efficiency and cost management.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 25.99% | 25.76% | 35.59% | 34.46% | 33.55% | 24.25% | 15.60% | 14.84% | 14.21% | 23.14% | 31.08% | 31.47% | 31.11% | 23.64% | 17.30% | 18.82% | 33.52% | 46.52% | 50.35% | 42.75% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 16.38% | 18.54% | 28.23% | 26.13% | 25.55% | 16.77% | 8.32% | 7.59% | 6.93% | 13.38% | 19.21% | 19.39% | 19.11% | 13.40% | 8.22% | 9.47% | 20.18% | 29.85% | 29.44% | 22.64% |
| Return on total capital | — | — | — | — | 68.45% | — | — | 36.68% | — | 50.86% | — | 66.55% | — | 49.77% | — | 43.27% | — | 103.95% | — | — |
| Return on equity (ROE) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Bath & Body Works Inc.'s profitability ratios exhibit fluctuations over the reported periods.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA):
- Bath & Body Works Inc.'s Operating ROA varied from a high of 50.35% in April 2022 to a low of 14.21% in July 2023. The company's ability to generate operating income from its assets ranged widely throughout the periods.
2. Return on Assets (ROA):
- ROA experienced fluctuations from 29.44% in April 2022 to 6.93% in July 2023. The ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets, showcasing variability in performance over time.
3. Return on Total Capital:
- Return on Total Capital was reported inconsistently throughout the periods, with figures ranging from 36.68% in October 2023 to 103.95% in July 2022. This ratio reflects the efficiency of capital utilization by the company.
4. Return on Equity (ROE):
- ROE data was not provided, indicating a lack of insight into the company's profitability relative to shareholder equity.
Overall, the analysis of profitability ratios highlights the variability in Bath & Body Works Inc.'s ability to generate profits from assets and capital over the reported periods, suggesting fluctuations in operational efficiency and financial performance.