Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 35.81% | 30.42% | 30.49% | 31.54% | 31.49% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.32% | -2.88% | -2.88% | 7.89% | 7.89% |
| Pretax margin | 7.87% | -3.23% | -3.23% | 7.45% | 7.45% |
| Net profit margin | -17.24% | -3.26% | -3.26% | 5.70% | 5.70% |
Dollar Tree Inc's profitability ratios have displayed fluctuations over the years.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has ranged from 30.42% to 35.81% over the past few years, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after deducting the cost of goods sold.
2. Operating Profit Margin: Dollar Tree Inc's operating profit margin has shown variability, with figures of -2.88% to 8.32% in recent years, reflecting the company's efficiency in generating profit from its core operations.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin of the company has fluctuated between -3.23% to 7.87%, indicating the proportion of revenue that translates to pre-tax profit.
4. Net Profit Margin: Dollar Tree Inc's net profit margin has ranged from -17.24% to 5.70%, showing the percentage of revenue that converts to net profit after all expenses have been deducted.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Dollar Tree Inc reflect a mix of challenges and opportunities in effectively managing costs and generating profits from its operations. Analyzing trends in these ratios can provide valuable insights into the company's financial performance and strategic direction.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.84% | -4.00% | -4.00% | 9.71% | 9.71% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -16.25% | -4.53% | -4.53% | 7.02% | 7.02% |
| Return on total capital | 37.49% | -8.21% | -12.06% | 25.55% | 18.37% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -76.18% | -13.65% | -13.65% | 18.46% | 18.46% |
Dollar Tree Inc displayed varying profitability ratios over the past few years. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) remained positive at 9.71% for January 28, 2023, and January 31, 2023, but declined significantly to -4.00% for January 31, 2024, and February 3, 2024, before recovering slightly to 7.84% for January 31, 2025.
On the other hand, the Return on Assets (ROA) was positive at 7.02% for January 28, 2023, and January 31, 2023, but turned negative at -4.53% for both January 31, 2024, and February 3, 2024, and further declined to -16.25% for January 31, 2025.
The Return on Total Capital showed fluctuations, with a higher figure of 25.55% for January 31, 2023 but turned negative at -12.06% for January 31, 2024, and further decreased to -8.21% for February 3, 2024, before significantly improving to 37.49% for January 31, 2025.
Lastly, the Return on Equity (ROE) remained positive at 18.46% for January 28, 2023, and January 31, 2023 but deteriorated to -13.65% for both January 31, 2024, and February 3, 2024, and further declined significantly to -76.18% for January 31, 2025. These changes in profitability ratios suggest fluctuations in Dollar Tree Inc's ability to generate profits from its assets, total capital, and equity over the period analyzed.