Caleres Inc (CAL)
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 | 44.73% | 44.91% | 44.85% | 44.65% | 44.29% | 44.60% | 44.91% | 45.15% | 45.42% | 44.19% | 42.96% | 42.23% | 41.55% | 42.68% | 43.90% | 44.40% | 44.66% | 44.26% | 43.50% | 43.06% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.51% | 6.22% | 5.46% | 6.08% | 6.60% | 7.26% | 7.83% | 6.53% | 6.22% | 5.34% | 4.46% | 5.44% | 5.33% | 6.68% | 7.98% | 8.55% | 8.56% | 7.85% | 8.17% | 8.55% |
| Pretax margin | 4.96% | 5.85% | 5.00% | 5.61% | 6.15% | 6.76% | 7.37% | 7.06% | 6.73% | 5.90% | 5.16% | 5.17% | 5.19% | 6.61% | 7.93% | 8.58% | 8.66% | 7.99% | 8.24% | 8.51% |
| Net profit margin | 3.89% | 5.64% | 6.26% | 6.69% | 7.04% | 6.29% | 5.55% | 5.31% | 5.06% | 5.31% | 5.56% | 5.45% | 5.36% | 5.62% | 5.88% | 6.38% | 6.46% | 5.98% | 6.18% | 6.39% |
Caleres Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few years.
- The Gross Profit Margin has generally been between 42% to 46%, with a slight dip in the most recent quarter but remaining relatively stable overall. This suggests Caleres has been able to efficiently control its production costs and generate a healthy gross profit on its revenue.
- The Operating Profit Margin has varied more significantly, ranging from about 4% to 8%. There was a notable decrease in the latest quarter, indicating that Caleres may have faced challenges in controlling its operating expenses during that period.
- The Pretax Margin has shown a similar trend to the Operating Profit Margin, with fluctuations between 5% to 9%. The margins have been decreasing over the recent quarters, indicating that Caleres' profitability before taxes has been under pressure.
- The Net Profit Margin, representing the bottom line profitability, has fluctuated between 4% to 7%. There was a significant decrease in the most recent quarter, possibly due to higher expenses impacting the net profitability of the company.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Caleres Inc reflect a mix of efficiency in managing costs as seen in the gross profit margin, but also challenges in controlling operating and net expenses, as indicated by the downward trends in operating, pretax, and net profit margins in recent periods. This suggests the company may need to focus on cost management and efficiency to sustain and improve its profitability in the future.
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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.92% | 8.84% | 7.39% | 9.20% | 10.67% | 10.40% | 12.49% | 10.06% | 8.87% | 7.62% | 6.67% | 8.53% | 8.68% | 11.03% | 12.58% | 13.22% | 12.22% | 10.98% | 12.20% | 13.57% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.60% | 8.02% | 8.48% | 10.12% | 11.38% | 9.02% | 8.85% | 8.18% | 7.21% | 7.57% | 8.31% | 8.56% | 8.72% | 9.28% | 9.28% | 9.86% | 9.22% | 8.36% | 9.22% | 10.14% |
| Return on total capital | 15.42% | 19.76% | 24.83% | 30.29% | 34.50% | 38.17% | 45.08% | 42.18% | 43.37% | 38.62% | 34.89% | 36.18% | 39.40% | 48.86% | 62.27% | 65.48% | 67.09% | 60.45% | 69.09% | 80.06% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 17.70% | 26.23% | 28.26% | 33.01% | 36.64% | 32.74% | 31.50% | 29.13% | 29.54% | 31.01% | 33.85% | 34.86% | 38.06% | 40.52% | 45.39% | 48.22% | 49.25% | 44.68% | 50.49% | 58.68% |
Caleres Inc's profitability ratios exhibit fluctuations over the observed periods.
- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): Ranges from a high of 13.57% on January 31, 2022, to a low of 6.67% on April 30, 2023. There is some volatility in the ratio, with a general decreasing trend over the periods.
- Return on Assets (ROA): Shows a variability in performance, with the highest value of 11.38% on February 3, 2024, and the lowest value of 5.60% on January 31, 2025. The ratio fluctuates over time with no clear trend.
- Return on Total Capital: Declines from 80.06% on January 31, 2022, to 15.42% on January 31, 2025, indicating a decreasing trend in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total capital employed.
- Return on Equity (ROE): Decreases from 58.68% on January 31, 2022, to 17.70% on January 31, 2025. The ROE demonstrates a downward trajectory, suggesting a declining profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Caleres Inc reflect varying performance levels over time, with a general trend of decreasing profitability ratios, implying potential challenges in generating returns for both assets and equity holders.