Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Aug 2, 2024 | Jul 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 22.12% | 23.99% | 25.01% | 26.18% | 22.34% |
| Operating profit margin | 1.30% | 3.51% | 4.69% | 13.01% | 4.12% |
| Pretax margin | 0.70% | 3.02% | 4.40% | 11.02% | -2.43% |
| Net profit margin | 1.18% | 2.88% | 4.04% | 9.03% | -1.29% |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past five years. The gross profit margin has seen a general downward trend, dropping from 26.18% in 2021 to 22.12% in 2024. This indicates that the company is retaining a smaller percentage of revenue as gross profit over time.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has declined significantly from 13.01% in 2021 to 1.30% in 2024. This suggests that the company's operating expenses relative to revenue have increased, impacting its ability to generate operating profits efficiently.
The pretax margin has also decreased from 11.02% in 2021 to 0.70% in 2024, indicating that the company's pre-tax profitability has been negatively impacted. This decline could be attributed to factors such as higher expenses or lower revenue.
The net profit margin, which reflects the company's bottom line profitability, has also shown a decreasing trend, dropping from 9.03% in 2021 to 1.18% in 2024. A declining net profit margin indicates that Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is generating less profit for every dollar of revenue earned.
Overall, the downward trends in these profitability ratios suggest that Cracker Barrel Old Country Store may be facing challenges in maintaining and improving its profitability levels over the analyzed period. Investors and stakeholders should closely monitor these ratios to assess the company's financial health and performance.
Return on investment
| Aug 2, 2024 | Jul 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 2.09% | 5.44% | 6.67% | 15.33% | 4.07% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.89% | 4.47% | 5.75% | 10.64% | -1.28% |
| Return on total capital | 4.92% | 13.42% | 16.37% | 37.00% | 7.80% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.30% | 20.47% | 25.78% | 38.35% | -7.76% |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past five years.
The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has decreased from 5.44% in 2023 to 2.09% in 2024. This ratio measures the company's ability to generate profits from its assets before interest and taxes. The decreasing trend indicates that the company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing its assets to generate operating income.
The Return on assets (ROA) has also shown a decline from 4.47% in 2023 to 1.89% in 2024. This ratio evaluates the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets. The decreasing trend suggests that the company's profitability in relation to its total assets has weakened.
The Return on total capital has decreased from 13.42% in 2023 to 4.92% in 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate a return for both debt and equity holders. The declining trend indicates a decrease in the company's ability to generate returns on its total invested capital.
The Return on equity (ROE) has also shown a decline from 20.47% in 2023 to 9.30% in 2024. This ratio measures the company's profitability in relation to shareholders' equity. The decreasing trend suggests that the company's profitability for equity holders has weakened over the years.
Overall, the declining trends in these profitability ratios may raise concerns about Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's ability to efficiently utilize its assets and generate returns for its shareholders.