Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Aug 2, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 | Oct 27, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 | Oct 28, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | Jan 28, 2022 | Oct 29, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 | Oct 30, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | May 1, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Nov 1, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 22.30% | 23.14% | 24.28% | 24.38% | 24.44% | 24.28% | 24.26% | 24.51% | 25.08% | 45.47% | 46.71% | 47.68% | 48.42% | 42.53% | 57.27% | 56.14% | 76.40% | 78.85% | 80.93% | 100.00% |
| Operating profit margin | 1.30% | 1.88% | 2.92% | 3.17% | 3.51% | 3.27% | 3.71% | 4.03% | 4.69% | 5.67% | 6.51% | 5.83% | 13.00% | 13.59% | 9.45% | 11.46% | 4.11% | 5.08% | 9.19% | 9.22% |
| Pretax margin | 0.70% | 1.30% | 2.37% | 2.63% | 3.01% | 2.83% | 3.34% | 3.71% | 4.39% | 4.68% | 5.26% | 4.21% | 11.01% | 11.97% | 1.91% | 4.61% | -2.42% | -0.56% | 8.40% | 8.51% |
| Net profit margin | 1.18% | 1.77% | 2.43% | 2.55% | 2.88% | 2.76% | 3.20% | 3.48% | 4.04% | 4.19% | 4.48% | 3.96% | 9.02% | 9.61% | 2.12% | 3.93% | -1.29% | 0.27% | 7.04% | 7.11% |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the recent periods. The gross profit margin has ranged from a low of 22.30% to a high of 100.00%, indicating some volatility in the cost of goods sold relative to revenue. The operating profit margin has also varied, with a range of 1.30% to 13.59%, suggesting fluctuations in operating expenses and efficiency in generating operating profits.
Similarly, the pretax margin has fluctuated from negative figures to a high of 11.97%, indicating variability in pre-tax profitability before accounting for taxes and other non-operating expenses. The net profit margin, which reflects the company's bottom-line profitability, has shown a range from -1.29% to 9.61%, indicating variations in overall profitability after accounting for all expenses.
Overall, the analysis suggests that Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has experienced mixed profitability performance in recent periods, with some variability in cost management and overall operational efficiency impacting its bottom-line results. Further scrutiny of the company's cost structure and revenue-generating capabilities may be warranted to ensure sustainable profitability levels.
Return on investment
| Aug 2, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 | Oct 27, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 | Oct 28, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | Jan 28, 2022 | Oct 29, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 | Oct 30, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | May 1, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Nov 1, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 2.09% | 2.97% | 4.59% | 4.88% | 5.44% | 5.08% | 5.58% | 5.85% | 6.67% | 8.02% | 8.89% | 7.27% | 15.33% | 13.02% | 7.40% | 9.50% | 4.07% | 6.39% | 13.43% | 13.31% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.89% | 2.79% | 3.82% | 3.94% | 4.47% | 4.29% | 4.81% | 5.06% | 5.75% | 5.92% | 6.12% | 4.94% | 10.64% | 9.20% | 1.66% | 3.25% | -1.28% | 0.33% | 10.29% | 10.26% |
| Return on total capital | 4.92% | 7.14% | 10.96% | 11.59% | 13.42% | 12.23% | 13.40% | 13.77% | 16.37% | 19.50% | 21.98% | 17.14% | 37.00% | 28.12% | 14.73% | 18.47% | 7.35% | 10.28% | 25.78% | 25.54% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.30% | 14.13% | 18.06% | 18.98% | 20.47% | 20.04% | 22.30% | 23.72% | 25.78% | 23.91% | 23.31% | 18.63% | 38.35% | 37.53% | 7.86% | 16.05% | -7.76% | 1.91% | 34.90% | 36.22% |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the past few quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has varied between 2.09% and 15.33%, with an overall increasing trend, indicating that the company's operating income generated from its assets has been improving.
The Return on Assets (ROA) has also experienced fluctuations, ranging from 1.66% to 10.64%, showing that the company's overall profitability relative to its total assets has been volatile.
The Return on Total Capital has shown a similar pattern, with values ranging from 4.92% to 37.00%, suggesting variability in the company's ability to generate returns from both equity and debt capital employed.
The Return on Equity (ROE) has exhibited significant fluctuations, from -7.76% to 38.35%, indicating a mix of positive and negative returns for shareholders' equity over the periods analyzed.
Overall, while the company has shown improvements in operating profitability, there are fluctuations in overall profitability metrics, indicating varying levels of efficiency and performance in utilizing assets and capital to generate returns for shareholders.