Five Below Inc (FIVE)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 32.97% | 53.68% | 53.48% | 54.49% | 55.39% | 34.31% | 32.59% | 33.11% | 33.62% | 35.59% | 37.17% | 37.25% | 37.35% | 34.77% | 32.25% | 32.28% | 34.82% | 37.23% | 37.13% | 37.36% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.35% | 9.04% | 14.23% | 13.95% | 13.72% | 10.07% | 5.00% | 5.90% | 6.80% | 11.07% | 14.50% | 14.24% | 13.96% | 10.50% | 5.86% | 6.68% | 11.50% | 14.34% | 14.20% | 14.34% |
| Pretax margin | 8.74% | 9.43% | 14.61% | 14.34% | 14.08% | 10.49% | 5.52% | 6.42% | 7.34% | 11.49% | 14.82% | 14.47% | 14.10% | 10.61% | 5.90% | 6.70% | 11.48% | 14.31% | 13.83% | 13.65% |
| Net profit margin | 6.54% | 7.02% | 10.86% | 10.66% | 10.45% | 7.79% | 4.11% | 4.89% | 5.68% | 8.79% | 11.29% | 10.96% | 10.60% | 7.95% | 4.38% | 5.02% | 8.60% | 10.74% | 10.41% | 10.25% |
Five Below Inc has shown varying profitability ratios over the past few years. The Gross Profit Margin, which measures the proportion of revenue remaining after accounting for the cost of goods sold, has fluctuated between 32.28% to a high of 55.39%. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.
The Operating Profit Margin, a measure of efficiency in managing operating expenses relative to revenue, has ranged from 5.00% to 14.50%. This ratio reflects the company's ability to control its operating costs effectively while generating operating profits.
The Pretax Margin, which shows the company's profitability before taxes, has fluctuated between 5.52% to 14.61%. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits before considering the impact of taxes and provides insight into the company's operational efficiency.
The Net Profit Margin, which represents the percentage of revenue that translates into actual profit after all expenses, has varied between 4.11% to 11.29%. This ratio reflects the company's overall profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes.
Overall, Five Below Inc has demonstrated the ability to generate profits, with the Gross Profit Margin and Operating Profit Margin showing some volatility but remaining relatively healthy. However, the Net Profit Margin has shown a decline in recent periods, indicating potential challenges in managing expenses and taxes to maintain profitability.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.46% | 8.25% | 15.31% | 14.93% | 14.70% | 9.28% | 4.09% | 4.80% | 5.69% | 10.40% | 15.87% | 15.23% | 14.84% | 9.73% | 4.86% | 5.54% | 11.08% | 15.34% | 15.53% | 15.97% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.84% | 6.41% | 11.68% | 11.41% | 11.20% | 7.19% | 3.36% | 3.98% | 4.75% | 8.26% | 12.35% | 11.72% | 11.28% | 7.37% | 3.63% | 4.16% | 8.28% | 11.49% | 11.39% | 11.41% |
| Return on total capital | 18.12% | 21.38% | 38.22% | 37.18% | 35.91% | 22.67% | 10.84% | 12.75% | 14.03% | 25.64% | 38.66% | 37.11% | 36.23% | 23.76% | 12.99% | 14.80% | 24.03% | 35.34% | 35.64% | 35.48% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 14.02% | 16.61% | 29.16% | 28.43% | 27.36% | 17.55% | 8.92% | 10.58% | 11.71% | 20.35% | 30.10% | 28.56% | 27.53% | 17.99% | 9.71% | 11.11% | 21.99% | 30.49% | 30.25% | 29.34% |
The profitability ratios of Five Below Inc show fluctuating performance over the analyzed periods.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) ranged from a high of 15.97% in January 2022 to a low of 4.09% in October 2023. Despite some volatility, the trend improved towards the end of the period, reaching 15.31% in July 2024.
2. Return on assets (ROA) followed a similar pattern, with fluctuations between 3.36% in October 2023 and 12.35% in April 2023. The ratio ended at 7.46% in January 2025, showing a mixed performance during the period.
3. Return on total capital exhibited a somewhat more stable trend compared to the other ratios, with values ranging from 12.75% in October 2023 to 38.66% in April 2023. The ratio closed at 18.12% in January 2025, indicating variability but with an overall positive trajectory.
4. Return on equity (ROE) experienced fluctuations, with the highest value of 30.49% in July 2022 and the lowest at 8.92% in October 2023. The ratio ended at 14.02% in January 2025, reflecting varying profitability levels over the analyzed periods.
In conclusion, Five Below Inc's profitability ratios show mixed performance over time, with fluctuations in profitability metrics such as Operating ROA, ROA, Return on total capital, and ROE. Investors should consider the trend in these ratios along with other financial indicators to assess the company's overall financial health.