Designer Brands Inc (DBI)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 29, 2022 | Jan 30, 2021 | Feb 1, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 31.70% | 32.55% | 33.43% | 13.93% | 28.62% |
| Operating profit margin | 2.35% | 5.65% | 6.42% | -26.24% | 3.64% |
| Pretax margin | 1.30% | 4.81% | 5.41% | -27.24% | 3.43% |
| Net profit margin | 0.95% | 4.91% | 4.83% | -21.87% | 2.71% |
Designer Brands Inc's profitability ratios have shown variability over the past five years. The gross profit margin has fluctuated between 13.93% in 2021 to 33.43% in 2022, indicating mixed performance in managing production costs and pricing strategies. The operating profit margin has also exhibited volatility, with negative margins in 2021 and lower margins in 2024 compared to the previous years, suggesting challenges in controlling operating expenses.
The company's pretax margin has demonstrated similar inconsistency, ranging from -27.24% in 2021 to 5.41% in 2022, reflecting fluctuations in operating efficiency and non-operating items impact on profitability. Additionally, the net profit margin has varied from -21.87% in 2021 to 4.91% in 2023, highlighting the impact of net income on total revenues.
Overall, Designer Brands Inc's profitability ratios reflect a mixture of positive and negative trends over the years, indicating the company's ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and overall profitability.
Return on investment
| Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 29, 2022 | Jan 30, 2021 | Feb 1, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 3.49% | 9.32% | 10.19% | -29.66% | 5.16% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.40% | 8.09% | 7.67% | -24.73% | 3.83% |
| Return on total capital | 20.15% | 40.05% | 32.17% | -217.30% | — |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.02% | 37.31% | 37.46% | — | — |
Designer Brands Inc's profitability ratios show variations over the past five years.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) declined from a high of 10.19% in January 2022 to 3.49% in February 2024, indicating a decrease in the company's operating efficiency in generating profits relative to its total assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) has also shown fluctuations, with a peak of 8.09% in January 2023 and a low of -24.73% in January 2021. This metric reflects the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets.
- Return on total capital fluctuated significantly, with a notable increase to 40.05% in January 2023 followed by a decrease to 20.15% in February 2024. This ratio assesses the company's ability to generate profits from its total capital employed.
- Return on equity (ROE) experienced changes over the years, reaching a peak of 37.46% in January 2022 and a low of 8.02% in February 2024. ROE measures the company's profitability from the perspective of its shareholders' equity.
Overall, Designer Brands Inc's profitability ratios suggest varying levels of efficiency in generating profits and returns over the analyzed period.