Caleres Inc (CAL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 29, 2022 | Jan 30, 2021 | Feb 1, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 44.86% | 43.31% | 44.20% | 37.23% | 40.56% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.91% | 7.22% | 7.41% | -22.97% | 3.56% |
| Pretax margin | 6.42% | 7.25% | 6.77% | -24.46% | 2.72% |
| Net profit margin | 6.09% | 6.13% | 4.93% | -20.77% | 2.15% |
Caleres Inc has shown improvement in its profitability ratios over the last five years. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, with a slight increase from 40.56% in 2020 to 44.86% in 2024, indicating efficient cost management in the production process.
The operating profit margin has fluctuated over the years but remained positive, showing a positive trend from -22.97% in 2021 to 6.91% in 2024. This indicates the company has been able to control its operating expenses and generate operating income more efficiently.
Similarly, the pretax profit margin has also shown positive improvement, moving from a negative figure of -24.46% in 2021 to 6.42% in 2024. This suggests that the company has been able to manage its pre-tax expenses effectively and increase its profitability before taxes.
The net profit margin has also demonstrated positive growth, increasing from -20.77% in 2021 to 6.09% in 2024. This indicates that the company has been successful in controlling its overall expenses and generating a higher net income relative to its total revenue.
Overall, the trend in Caleres Inc's profitability ratios suggests that the company has made significant improvements in its operational efficiency and cost management, resulting in better profitability margins over the years.
Return on investment
| Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 29, 2022 | Jan 30, 2021 | Feb 1, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.77% | 11.67% | 11.16% | -26.01% | 4.27% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 9.50% | 9.90% | 7.43% | -23.52% | 2.58% |
| Return on total capital | 34.69% | 50.95% | 64.60% | -121.34% | 12.27% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 30.57% | 43.20% | 43.01% | -219.29% | 9.73% |
Caleres Inc's profitability ratios show a mixed performance over the past five years.
- The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) decreased from 11.67% in January 2023 to 10.77% in February 2024, indicating a slight decline in the company's ability to generate profit from its assets through its core operations.
- The Return on assets (ROA) also saw a slight dip from 9.90% in January 2023 to 9.50% in February 2024, suggesting a decrease in the company's overall profitability relative to its total assets.
- The Return on total capital ratio has been fluctuating significantly, ranging from a high of 64.60% in January 2022 to a low of -121.34% in January 2021. The ratio improved to 34.69% in February 2024, showing a positive trend in generating returns from both debt and equity capital employed.
- The Return on equity (ROE) also demonstrates fluctuating performance, with the ratio varying between -219.29% in January 2021 to 43.20% in January 2023. As of February 2024, the ROE stands at 30.57%, indicating the company's ability to generate profit from shareholder equity has improved.
Overall, while Caleres Inc shows improvement in some profitability ratios, there are fluctuations in others, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring and strategic initiatives to enhance overall profitability and value creation for its stakeholders.