GameStop Corp (GME)
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 | 24.54% | 24.10% | 23.82% | 23.52% | 23.15% | 21.00% | 21.06% | 21.53% | 22.42% | 24.12% | 24.63% | 24.45% | 24.75% | 27.28% | 28.11% | 28.96% | 29.52% | 28.09% | 27.80% | 27.94% |
| Operating profit margin | -0.65% | -0.76% | -2.15% | -3.74% | -5.26% | -8.81% | -8.76% | -7.88% | -6.13% | -3.11% | -2.56% | -3.19% | -4.67% | -3.51% | -2.93% | -8.84% | -6.18% | -9.64% | -15.06% | -9.08% |
| Pretax margin | 0.25% | -0.10% | -1.61% | -3.43% | -5.10% | -8.77% | -8.79% | -7.92% | -6.58% | -3.69% | -3.33% | -4.13% | -5.32% | -4.20% | -3.50% | -9.39% | -6.70% | -9.00% | -14.31% | -8.24% |
| Net profit margin | 0.13% | -0.14% | -1.72% | -3.56% | -5.28% | -8.54% | -8.57% | -7.73% | -6.34% | -2.61% | -1.19% | -2.18% | -4.23% | -5.32% | -6.07% | -10.83% | -7.28% | -9.27% | -13.85% | -8.63% |
Over the past few quarters, GameStop Corp has exhibited fluctuating profitability ratios. The gross profit margin has ranged from 21.00% to 29.52%, showing some variability but generally staying within a reasonable range.
However, the operating profit margin has been consistently negative, ranging from -0.65% to -8.84%. This indicates that the company has been experiencing losses from its core operating activities.
Similarly, the pretax margin and net profit margin have also shown negative trends, ranging from 0.25% to -14.31% and 0.13% to -13.85%, respectively. This suggests that after accounting for all expenses, including interest and taxes, GameStop is still not generating consistent profits.
Overall, GameStop's profitability ratios reflect a challenging financial performance, with the company struggling to generate positive returns from its operations. Further analysis of cost structures and revenue streams may be needed to address these profitability issues.
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) | -1.27% | -1.38% | -4.46% | -7.05% | -10.01% | -15.79% | -18.97% | -15.40% | -10.53% | -4.86% | -4.03% | -6.66% | -9.62% | -6.97% | -6.90% | -21.27% | -14.17% | -22.47% | -39.47% | -20.12% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 0.25% | -0.26% | -3.56% | -6.70% | -10.06% | -15.31% | -18.56% | -15.11% | -10.90% | -4.07% | -1.88% | -4.54% | -8.71% | -10.56% | -14.29% | -26.06% | -16.70% | -21.60% | -36.31% | -19.11% |
| Return on total capital | -2.54% | -3.39% | -9.69% | -16.67% | -23.06% | -41.20% | -38.63% | -32.39% | -22.43% | -10.24% | -7.58% | -19.51% | -36.54% | -35.48% | -30.90% | -123.20% | -39.38% | -59.35% | -87.07% | -34.49% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 0.50% | -0.65% | -7.88% | -16.18% | -23.68% | -40.87% | -38.67% | -32.56% | -23.79% | -8.74% | -3.60% | -13.23% | -49.30% | -82.72% | -96.34% | -147.91% | -77.01% | -110.13% | -133.98% | -53.76% |
GameStop Corp's profitability ratios have shown a mixed performance over the past few quarters.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated between -1.27% to -18.97% during the period, indicating the company's ability to generate profits from its assets used in core operations. The ratio has been mostly negative, suggesting operational challenges.
- Return on assets (ROA) has also been negative ranging from -0.26% to -36.31%, reflecting the company's overall ability to generate profit from its total assets. The negative trend indicates ongoing struggles in converting assets into profits.
- Return on total capital has been negative, with a range of -2.54% to -123.20%, indicating the overall profitability of the company's total capital, including debt and equity. The ratio shows a significant decline in profitability over the period.
- Return on equity (ROE) has fluctuated from 0.50% to -147.91%, which signifies the company's ability to generate returns on shareholders' equity. The negative values indicate that the company has been struggling to generate returns for its equity investors.
Overall, GameStop faces significant challenges in generating profits from its assets, total capital, and equity, as reflected in its profitability ratios over the past quarters.