Guess? Inc. (GES)
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 | 43.45% | 44.13% | 44.64% | 44.89% | 45.50% | 44.94% | 44.71% | 43.81% | 42.86% | 42.92% | 43.43% | 43.77% | 44.07% | 43.54% | 42.42% | 42.21% | 43.30% | 44.41% | 45.17% | 46.01% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.91% | 7.43% | 10.47% | 10.98% | 13.13% | 11.27% | 9.11% | 6.64% | 4.60% | 5.82% | 6.98% | 9.33% | 11.06% | 9.91% | 8.50% | 6.70% | 8.91% | 10.96% | 11.37% | 13.24% |
| Pretax margin | 2.69% | 5.16% | 10.08% | 11.61% | 12.27% | 10.05% | 7.24% | 5.35% | 3.43% | 4.96% | 6.39% | 8.03% | 9.50% | 7.86% | 5.89% | 5.21% | 7.43% | 9.03% | 9.54% | 10.51% |
| Net profit margin | 1.89% | 3.21% | 7.54% | 9.95% | 11.17% | 9.32% | 7.23% | 4.85% | 2.26% | 4.31% | 6.19% | 7.21% | 8.22% | 6.08% | 3.60% | 3.10% | 4.65% | 5.96% | 6.16% | 6.81% |
Guess? Inc. has shown a declining trend in its profitability ratios over the analyzed period. The gross profit margin, which measures the percentage of sales revenue retained after accounting for the cost of goods sold, has decreased gradually from 46.01% in January 2022 to 43.45% in January 2025.
The operating profit margin, representing the proportion of revenue remaining after deducting operating expenses, has also exhibited a downward trajectory, falling from 13.24% in January 2022 to 5.91% in January 2025. This suggests a decline in the company's ability to control operating costs and generate profits from its core business activities.
Similarly, the pretax margin, which indicates the percentage of revenue that translates to pre-tax profit, has decreased over the period, reflecting a reduction in the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes.
Finally, the net profit margin, which reveals the percentage of revenue that transforms into net income, has followed a decreasing trend, dropping from 6.81% in January 2022 to 1.89% in January 2025. This indicates a significant decrease in Guess? Inc.'s bottom line profitability and overall efficiency in converting sales into profits.
Overall, the declining profitability ratios of Guess? Inc. raise concerns about its operational efficiency, cost control measures, and ability to maintain a sustainable level of profitability over the long term.
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) | 6.40% | 7.81% | 11.64% | 12.01% | 15.51% | 12.41% | 9.63% | 6.80% | 4.54% | 6.10% | 7.82% | 10.69% | 13.06% | 10.99% | 9.35% | 7.24% | 10.29% | 13.40% | 14.34% | 14.95% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.05% | 3.37% | 8.39% | 10.89% | 13.20% | 10.26% | 7.64% | 4.97% | 2.23% | 4.51% | 6.93% | 8.26% | 9.70% | 6.74% | 3.95% | 3.36% | 5.37% | 7.28% | 7.76% | 7.69% |
| Return on total capital | 5.46% | 34.23% | 61.24% | 65.03% | 61.14% | 50.52% | 50.64% | 33.84% | 24.70% | 30.11% | 42.11% | 56.50% | 56.57% | 46.97% | 45.16% | 40.59% | 62.74% | 74.81% | 83.30% | 56.90% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 3.63% | 20.92% | 47.43% | 52.92% | 49.92% | 38.79% | 36.86% | 23.94% | 11.37% | 22.99% | 37.43% | 44.63% | 44.06% | 30.61% | 21.87% | 18.56% | 30.26% | 41.08% | 43.34% | 31.57% |
Guess? Inc.'s profitability ratios depict a varying trend over the reporting periods. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) started at a high of 14.95% on January 31, 2022, declined to 4.54% on July 31, 2023, then gradually recovered to 11.64% by July 31, 2024. This ratio indicates the efficiency of the company in generating profits from its operating activities relative to its total assets.
The Return on Assets (ROA) also followed a similar pattern, showing a peak of 9.70% on January 31, 2023, before dropping to 2.05% by January 31, 2025. ROA measures the company's ability to generate profit from its assets without considering interest and taxes.
The Return on Total Capital started at a high of 83.30% on April 30, 2022, and fluctuated over the periods, reaching a low of 5.46% on January 31, 2025. This ratio evaluates the company's efficiency in generating returns from both debt and equity capital employed.
The Return on Equity (ROE) showed a similar trend, peaking at 49.92% on February 3, 2024, before falling to 3.63% by January 31, 2025. ROE reflects the company's ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity investment.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Guess? Inc. demonstrate fluctuations in performance over the reporting periods, indicating the company's changing efficiency in utilizing its assets and generating returns for its stakeholders.