Guess? Inc. (GES)
Operating profit margin
| 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 income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 263,277 | 222,002 | 222,030 | 210,876 | 248,173 | 270,022 | 280,892 | 314,834 | 305,037 | 251,509 | 230,305 | 128,568 | -60,497 | -35,863 | -57,681 | 2,655 | 140,671 | 110,889 | 66,735 | 52,629 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,740,394 | 2,650,836 | 2,635,539 | 2,616,264 | 2,644,409 | 2,661,222 | 2,674,342 | 2,663,471 | 2,591,631 | 2,440,151 | 2,366,365 | 2,136,280 | 1,876,529 | 2,070,328 | 2,116,988 | 2,401,669 | 2,678,109 | 2,672,982 | 2,662,445 | 2,625,096 |
| Operating profit margin | 9.61% | 8.37% | 8.42% | 8.06% | 9.38% | 10.15% | 10.50% | 11.82% | 11.77% | 10.31% | 9.73% | 6.02% | -3.22% | -1.73% | -2.72% | 0.11% | 5.25% | 4.15% | 2.51% | 2.00% |
February 3, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $263,277K ÷ $2,740,394K
= 9.61%
The operating profit margin of Guess? Inc. has shown some fluctuations over the past several quarters. In the most recent period ending February 3, 2024, the operating profit margin was 9.61%, which represents the percentage of revenue that remains as operating profit after accounting for operating expenses. This indicates a slight improvement compared to the previous quarter's margin of 8.37% ending October 28, 2023.
Looking back over the last few quarters, the operating profit margin has generally been above 8%, with some variability. The highest margin was recorded on April 30, 2022, at 11.82%, while the lowest point in recent quarters was on January 30, 2021, with a negative margin of -3.22%. This negative margin suggests that operating expenses exceeded operating profit during that period.
Overall, the trend in Guess? Inc.'s operating profit margin has been relatively stable, with some fluctuations indicating potential shifts in operational efficiency and cost management. It is essential for the company to continue monitoring and optimizing its operational performance to ensure sustainable profitability and value creation for stakeholders.