Caleres Inc (CAL)
Pretax margin
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) | US$ in thousands | 135,158 | 180,881 | 181,322 | 213,034 | 215,081 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 2,722,680 | 2,815,640 | 2,817,290 | 2,968,140 | 2,966,830 |
| Pretax margin | 4.96% | 6.42% | 6.44% | 7.18% | 7.25% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $135,158K ÷ $2,722,680K
= 4.96%
The pretax margin of Caleres Inc has shown a gradual decline over the past few years. Starting at 7.25% in January 28, 2023, it decreased to 7.18% by January 31, 2023. The trend continued with a further drop to 6.44% by January 31, 2024, and a slight decrease to 6.42% by February 3, 2024. The most significant decline was seen in January 31, 2025, where the pretax margin dropped to 4.96%. This downward trend in pretax margin indicates a potential decrease in profitability before taking into account taxes and suggests the need for Caleres Inc to closely monitor and address its cost structure and operational efficiency to improve its financial performance.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025