Caleres Inc (CAL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 44.88% | 44.86% | 44.83% | 43.29% | 43.31% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.50% | 6.91% | 7.15% | 7.22% | 7.22% |
| Pretax margin | 4.96% | 6.42% | 6.44% | 7.18% | 7.25% |
| Net profit margin | 3.94% | 6.09% | 5.82% | 6.12% | 6.13% |
Caleres Inc's profitability ratios show a mixed performance over the past few years. The gross profit margin has seen a slight improvement, moving from 43.31% in January 28, 2023, to 44.88% in January 31, 2025. This indicates the company is effectively managing its production costs and selling its products at a profitable price.
However, the operating profit margin has been relatively stable but has shown a slight decline recently, from 7.22% in January 28, 2023, to 5.50% in January 31, 2025. This suggests that the company may be facing challenges in controlling its operating expenses.
Similarly, the pretax margin has decreased over the years, from 7.25% in January 28, 2023, to 4.96% in January 31, 2025. This trend indicates that Caleres Inc's profitability before taxes has been negatively impacted, possibly due to factors such as rising costs or lower revenue.
The net profit margin, which reflects the company's bottom line profit after all expenses have been deducted, has fluctuated over the years. It decreased from 6.13% in January 28, 2023, to 3.94% in January 31, 2025. This suggests that while the company is generating profit, its efficiency in converting revenue to profit has declined over time.
Overall, Caleres Inc's profitability ratios show some areas of strength in gross profit margin but also highlight challenges in controlling operating expenses and maintaining overall profit margins. Further analysis of the underlying factors influencing these ratios would be needed to understand the company's financial performance comprehensively.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.91% | 10.77% | 11.15% | 11.67% | 11.67% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.66% | 9.50% | 9.08% | 9.90% | 9.90% |
| Return on total capital | 24.89% | 34.69% | 35.79% | 54.03% | 50.95% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 17.90% | 30.57% | 29.23% | 43.20% | 43.20% |
Caleres Inc's profitability ratios show a mixed performance over the years.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) remained relatively stable at around 11% in early 2023 but experienced a slight decline to 7.91% by January 31, 2025. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits from its operating assets decreased over the period.
2. Return on assets (ROA) also followed a similar trend, starting at 9.90% in early 2023 and declining to 5.66% by January 31, 2025. This shows a reduction in the company's overall efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.
3. Return on total capital demonstrates a significant decrease from 54.03% in January 31, 2023, to 24.89% by January 31, 2025. This highlights a notable decline in the company's ability to generate returns on its total invested capital over the years.
4. Return on equity (ROE) exhibited a downward trend as well, dropping from 43.20% in early 2023 to 17.90% by January 31, 2025. This indicates a decrease in the company's ability to generate profits from shareholder equity.
In conclusion, Caleres Inc's profitability ratios have shown a declining trend over the years, suggesting a potential decrease in financial performance and efficiency in utilizing assets and capital to generate profits. Further analysis and strategic measures may be required to improve the company's profitability in the future.