Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 3, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | Nov 2, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | May 4, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 30.42% | 30.06% | 30.10% | 30.65% | 31.49% | 31.32% | 30.79% | 30.30% | 29.35% | 29.77% | 30.67% | 30.96% | 30.53% | 30.31% | 29.95% | 29.51% | 29.82% | 29.75% | 29.88% | 30.22% |
| Operating profit margin | -2.88% | 5.48% | 5.82% | 6.69% | 7.89% | 7.93% | 7.83% | 7.56% | 6.88% | 7.36% | 8.03% | 7.94% | 7.40% | 5.81% | 5.48% | 5.16% | 5.35% | -4.83% | -4.74% | -4.30% |
| Pretax margin | -3.23% | 5.12% | 5.44% | 6.28% | 7.45% | 7.29% | 7.17% | 6.89% | 6.20% | 6.85% | 7.49% | 7.40% | 6.82% | 5.20% | 4.84% | 4.48% | 4.65% | -5.55% | -5.50% | -5.08% |
| Net profit margin | -3.26% | 3.92% | 4.16% | 4.79% | 5.70% | 5.84% | 5.77% | 5.57% | 5.04% | 5.29% | 5.78% | 5.71% | 5.26% | 3.84% | 3.61% | 3.35% | 3.50% | -6.82% | -6.77% | -6.43% |
Dollar Tree Inc's profitability ratios, based on the provided data, indicate fluctuations over the past several quarters. The gross profit margin has generally remained stable around 30%, suggesting the company is effectively managing its cost of goods sold.
However, the operating profit margin has shown more variability, with a notable decline in the most recent quarter (Feb 3, 2024) to -2.88%. This indicates that Dollar Tree's operating expenses may have increased relative to its revenues during this period.
Similarly, the pretax margin and net profit margin have also exhibited fluctuating trends, with both ratios declining in the most recent quarter. The negative values in some quarters for these ratios (such as in Aug 1, 2020, to May 4, 2019) signify that the company experienced losses during those periods.
Overall, Dollar Tree's profitability ratios demonstrate the need for further analysis to understand the factors influencing the company's financial performance and to identify opportunities for improvement in its operational efficiency and cost management.
Return on investment
| Feb 3, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | Nov 2, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | May 4, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -4.00% | 6.77% | 7.29% | 8.33% | 9.71% | 9.59% | 9.38% | 9.04% | 8.34% | 8.95% | 10.12% | 9.70% | 9.12% | 7.05% | 6.52% | 6.07% | 6.45% | -5.75% | -5.67% | -5.12% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -4.53% | 4.84% | 5.20% | 5.96% | 7.02% | 7.06% | 6.91% | 6.66% | 6.11% | 6.44% | 7.29% | 6.98% | 6.48% | 4.66% | 4.30% | 3.94% | 4.22% | -8.12% | -8.09% | -7.66% |
| Return on total capital | -8.21% | 13.10% | 13.70% | 15.62% | 18.37% | 18.78% | 17.99% | 17.35% | 16.27% | 18.27% | 20.20% | 19.19% | 17.96% | 14.29% | 13.44% | 12.75% | 12.91% | -11.77% | -11.78% | -10.69% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -13.65% | 12.93% | 13.49% | 15.48% | 18.46% | 19.54% | 18.67% | 18.08% | 17.20% | 19.00% | 21.25% | 19.82% | 18.42% | 13.82% | 13.03% | 12.37% | 13.22% | -26.19% | -26.89% | -25.77% |
The profitability ratios of Dollar Tree Inc have shown fluctuations over the past few quarters.
- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from -4.00% to 10.12%, with a slight declining trend in recent periods. This indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its assets before interest and taxes, with a recent decrease in operational efficiency.
- Return on Assets (ROA) has ranged from -4.53% to 7.29%, with a similar decreasing trend as Operating ROA. This ratio reflects the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets, showing a varying performance over the quarters.
- Return on Total Capital has ranged from -8.21% to 20.20%, showcasing the return generated for all capital invested in the company. There has been an overall increasing trend in this ratio, with occasional fluctuations.
- Return on Equity (ROE) has shown the widest range, from -26.89% to 21.25%, reflecting the return earned on shareholders' equity. While there have been fluctuations, the general trend suggests an improvement in returns to shareholders.
Overall, the company's profitability ratios indicate some volatility in performance, with varying levels of efficiency in generating profits relative to assets and capital. Management may need to focus on improving operational effectiveness and optimizing the use of resources to enhance profitability in the future.