Caleres Inc (CAL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 3, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | Nov 2, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | May 4, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 44.84% | 43.98% | 43.40% | 43.54% | 43.30% | 44.01% | 44.08% | 44.53% | 44.20% | 43.43% | 42.68% | 39.90% | 37.21% | 37.45% | 37.81% | 38.88% | 40.55% | 52.60% | 79.70% | 155.15% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.90% | 6.73% | 6.28% | 6.83% | 7.22% | 7.87% | 8.85% | 8.85% | 7.41% | 4.00% | 1.79% | -1.76% | -22.96% | -18.92% | -16.80% | -12.85% | 3.55% | 0.16% | -0.00% | -0.76% |
| Pretax margin | 6.42% | 6.32% | 5.95% | 6.65% | 7.25% | 7.96% | 8.89% | 8.57% | 6.77% | 2.90% | 0.48% | -3.22% | -24.46% | -20.20% | -18.07% | -13.81% | 2.72% | -0.77% | -0.98% | -2.13% |
| Net profit margin | 6.09% | 5.55% | 5.21% | 5.73% | 6.13% | 5.92% | 6.65% | 6.31% | 4.93% | 0.98% | -0.75% | -3.70% | -20.76% | -16.12% | -14.58% | -11.07% | 2.15% | -0.58% | -0.81% | -1.81% |
Caleres Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past several quarters.
Gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging between 37.21% and 52.60%, indicating the company's ability to manage its production costs and generate profits from sales.
Operating profit margin has been variable, with a peak of 8.85% in some periods and a low of -22.96% in others. This ratio reflects the company's efficiency in managing its operating expenses and generating profits from its core business activities.
Pretax margin has also exhibited fluctuations, ranging from -24.46% to 8.89%. This ratio gives insights into the company's ability to control its expenses and generate profits before accounting for taxes.
Net profit margin has shown variability as well, with a range from -20.76% to 6.65%. This ratio reflects the company's overall profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes.
Overall, while Caleres Inc has demonstrated consistent gross profit margins, its operating, pretax, and net profit margins have shown more volatility, suggesting potential areas for improvement in cost management and operational efficiency to enhance overall profitability.
Return on investment
| Feb 3, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | Nov 2, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | May 4, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.77% | 10.38% | 9.40% | 10.88% | 11.67% | 11.92% | 12.83% | 13.18% | 11.16% | 5.69% | 2.47% | -2.31% | -26.01% | -20.95% | -18.99% | -15.26% | 4.27% | 0.15% | -0.00% | -0.23% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 9.50% | 8.56% | 7.81% | 9.13% | 9.90% | 8.97% | 9.64% | 9.41% | 7.43% | 1.40% | -1.04% | -4.83% | -23.52% | -17.85% | -16.48% | -13.14% | 2.58% | -0.53% | -0.45% | -0.54% |
| Return on total capital | 34.69% | 36.93% | 38.50% | 44.30% | 50.95% | 58.30% | 68.51% | 72.15% | 64.60% | 35.40% | 13.31% | -10.32% | -121.34% | -92.98% | -90.72% | -70.34% | 12.27% | 0.44% | -0.00% | -0.69% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 30.57% | 30.46% | 31.98% | 37.18% | 43.20% | 43.87% | 51.48% | 51.49% | 43.01% | 8.70% | -7.90% | -42.95% | -219.29% | -140.93% | -143.73% | -103.47% | 9.73% | -2.00% | -1.90% | -2.16% |
Caleres Inc's profitability ratios have shown varying trends over the past few quarters.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated between 10.77% and -26.01% over the last 20 quarters, with the highest observed at 13.18% in April 2022 and the lowest at -26.01% in January 2023.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has ranged from 9.50% to -23.52% during the same period, reaching its peak at 9.50% in February 2024 and hitting its lowest point at -23.52% in November 2022.
3. Return on total capital has shown significant variability, with values ranging from 34.69% to -121.34% since May 2019. The highest return was recorded at 72.15% in April 2022, while the lowest was -121.34% in January 2023.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has displayed fluctuations between 30.57% and -219.29% over the past 20 quarters. The highest ROE of 51.49% was observed in April 2022, while the lowest of -219.29% was noted in January 2023.
Overall, Caleres Inc's profitability ratios have been volatile, reflecting fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets and capital. It is essential for the company to closely monitor and address the factors impacting these ratios to ensure sustainable profitability and long-term growth.