Carter’s Inc (CRI)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 47.79% | 46.85% | 46.25% | 46.32% | 46.73% | 47.03% | 47.24% | 47.52% | 48.52% | 48.76% | 48.13% | 47.13% | 43.87% | 42.14% | 41.72% | 41.67% | 42.87% | 43.06% | 42.87% | 42.96% |
| Operating profit margin | 11.07% | 9.98% | 9.83% | 10.81% | 12.04% | 12.37% | 13.09% | 13.81% | 14.51% | 14.70% | 14.42% | 12.63% | 6.34% | 7.01% | 5.92% | 6.82% | 10.57% | 10.84% | 11.46% | 11.37% |
| Pretax margin | 10.35% | 8.90% | 8.67% | 8.96% | 10.05% | 10.31% | 10.93% | 12.09% | 12.79% | 12.99% | 12.78% | 10.85% | 4.51% | 5.41% | 4.45% | 5.65% | 9.32% | 9.53% | 10.17% | 10.06% |
| Net profit margin | 7.96% | 6.93% | 6.83% | 7.08% | 7.94% | 8.10% | 8.53% | 9.40% | 9.92% | 10.19% | 10.10% | 8.76% | 3.67% | 4.35% | 3.59% | 4.42% | 7.50% | 7.68% | 8.06% | 7.95% |
Carter’s Inc has exhibited fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the past several quarters. The gross profit margin, which indicates the percentage of revenue retained after accounting for the cost of goods sold, has generally remained within the range of 41.67% to 48.76%. This suggests that the company has been efficient in managing its production costs.
In terms of operating profit margin, which reflects the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations, Carter’s Inc has shown variability, ranging from 5.92% to 14.70%. The company experienced a peak in operating profit margin in recent quarters, indicating effective cost management and operational efficiency.
The pretax margin, representing the percentage of income remaining after accounting for all expenses but before taxes, has also fluctuated, ranging from 4.45% to 12.99%. This variation could be attributed to changes in non-operating expenses or income.
The net profit margin, which indicates the percentage of revenue that translates into net income, has ranged from 3.59% to 10.19%. While the net profit margin has shown some volatility, the company has managed to maintain positive profitability despite fluctuations in revenue and expenses.
Overall, Carter’s Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate a mix of stability and variability, reflecting the company's ability to navigate challenges in the retail industry while maintaining profitability levels.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 13.60% | 12.80% | 12.89% | 14.58% | 15.54% | 15.69% | 17.18% | 16.02% | 15.59% | 14.96% | 14.55% | 11.96% | 5.60% | 6.67% | 5.54% | 7.38% | 13.51% | 13.10% | 14.54% | 14.62% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 9.77% | 8.89% | 8.96% | 9.55% | 10.25% | 10.27% | 11.20% | 10.90% | 10.66% | 10.38% | 10.19% | 8.30% | 3.23% | 4.14% | 3.37% | 4.78% | 9.58% | 9.28% | 10.22% | 10.23% |
| Return on total capital | 25.04% | 22.21% | 23.35% | 22.79% | 25.44% | 25.43% | 29.27% | 33.54% | 25.68% | 24.30% | 23.48% | 19.93% | 9.91% | 12.06% | 9.43% | 11.73% | 24.79% | 23.48% | 27.34% | 25.98% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 27.51% | 26.25% | 26.45% | 27.33% | 31.40% | 33.85% | 34.95% | 35.12% | 35.76% | 32.40% | 30.80% | 26.67% | 11.70% | 16.53% | 15.66% | 21.04% | 29.97% | 33.12% | 33.91% | 32.27% |
Carter’s Inc has shown consistent profitability based on the analyzed profitability ratios over the past few quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 11.96% to 17.18%, indicating the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets. The Return on Assets (ROA) has also been relatively stable, ranging from 8.30% to 10.25%, signifying the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.
Furthermore, the Return on Total Capital has varied from 19.93% to 33.54%, indicating the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders. The Return on Equity (ROE) has been consistently high, ranging from 26.25% to 35.76%, demonstrating the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders.
Overall, Carter’s Inc has maintained strong profitability ratios, showcasing its efficient management of assets and capital to generate profits for its stakeholders. It is evident that the company has been successful in sustaining profitability over the analyzed periods.