Guess? Inc. (GES)
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 | 44.61% | 44.49% | 43.92% | 43.33% | 43.44% | 43.49% | 44.18% | 45.25% | 45.13% | 44.08% | 43.17% | 40.93% | 37.15% | 36.68% | 35.40% | 36.14% | 37.93% | 36.78% | 36.58% | 36.10% |
| 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% |
| Pretax margin | 8.16% | 6.68% | 6.57% | 6.01% | 7.04% | 6.95% | 7.55% | 9.10% | 9.46% | 9.24% | 8.73% | 5.33% | -4.67% | -3.62% | -4.23% | -1.73% | 4.42% | 3.47% | 1.80% | 1.79% |
| Net profit margin | 7.23% | 6.74% | 5.50% | 4.96% | 5.66% | 4.59% | 4.87% | 6.28% | 6.61% | 7.10% | 7.18% | 4.14% | -4.33% | -3.48% | -4.06% | -1.68% | 3.58% | 1.48% | 0.52% | 0.53% |
Guess? Inc. has shown stability in its gross profit margin over the past few quarters, averaging around 43-45%. This indicates the company has been able to effectively manage its production costs and maintain a consistent level of profitability at the gross level.
In terms of operating profit margin, Guess? Inc. has experienced some fluctuations, ranging between 6-12% in recent quarters. However, the company has generally been able to generate profits from its core operations, although there have been some periods of higher and lower profitability.
The pretax margin has also varied for Guess? Inc., showing a similar trend to the operating profit margin. The company has seen fluctuations in its profitability before taxes, although it has generally stayed within the range of 5-10% in recent periods.
Guess? Inc.'s net profit margin has been more volatile compared to the other profitability ratios. The company has seen fluctuations in its bottom-line profitability, with margins ranging from -4% to 7%. This indicates that Guess? Inc. has faced challenges in translating its revenues into consistent net profits, which could be due to various factors such as operating expenses and non-operating costs.
Overall, while Guess? Inc. has shown decent profitability ratios in terms of gross profit margin, operating profit margin, and pretax margin, there is room for improvement in its net profit margin to ensure sustained profitability and overall financial health.
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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.17% | 8.96% | 8.92% | 8.64% | 10.23% | 11.66% | 12.12% | 13.99% | 11.94% | 9.82% | 9.37% | 5.41% | -2.45% | -1.51% | -2.50% | 0.11% | 5.79% | 4.64% | 2.78% | 2.21% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.65% | 7.21% | 5.82% | 5.32% | 6.17% | 5.27% | 5.62% | 7.44% | 6.71% | 6.77% | 6.91% | 3.72% | -3.29% | -3.03% | -3.72% | -1.72% | 3.95% | 1.66% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Return on total capital | 35.83% | 38.22% | 38.87% | 37.93% | 37.31% | 47.82% | 53.37% | 65.17% | 43.05% | 39.76% | 37.70% | 24.77% | -11.90% | -7.38% | -15.57% | -4.48% | 15.18% | 18.51% | 10.07% | 9.31% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 28.94% | 34.78% | 29.64% | 28.72% | 28.01% | 29.17% | 31.70% | 41.51% | 27.52% | 27.72% | 27.83% | 15.96% | -14.94% | -15.67% | -19.62% | -8.55% | 15.00% | 6.98% | 2.48% | 2.55% |
Guess? Inc. has shown fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the past few quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has varied between 5.41% and 13.99%, with the latest figure standing at 10.17%. This ratio indicates that the company is generating operating income of approximately 10.17 cents for every dollar of assets, reflecting operational efficiency.
The Return on Assets (ROA) has ranged from -3.72% to 7.65%, with the most recent data showing a value of 7.65%. This ratio suggests that Guess? Inc. is generating a profit of around 7.65 cents for every dollar of assets held, signaling improved asset utilization compared to previous periods.
The Return on Total Capital has fluctuated between -15.57% and 65.17%, with the latest figure standing at 35.83%. This metric indicates how effectively the company is generating returns from both equity and debt capital invested. The recent data shows a healthy return on total capital, pointing towards efficient capital allocation and profitability.
The Return on Equity (ROE) has varied from -19.62% to 41.51%, with the most recent value at 28.94%. This ratio demonstrates how well the company is utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits. The recent ROE figure suggests that Guess? Inc. is generating a return of approximately 28.94 cents for every dollar of shareholder equity, indicating reasonable profitability for its shareholders.
Overall, the fluctuations in Guess? Inc.'s profitability ratios reflect changing operational efficiency, asset utilization, capital allocation strategies, and returns to shareholders over the analyzed periods.