Macy’s Inc (M)
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 | 40.28% | 25.52% | 26.92% | 26.89% | 19.50% | 32.11% | 21.52% | 21.62% | 22.20% | 23.24% | 20.79% | 20.85% | 19.59% | 18.14% | 20.08% | 20.22% | 30.87% | 21.82% | 29.93% | 22.39% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.04% | 1.53% | 4.43% | 4.81% | 4.59% | 6.01% | 3.18% | 2.78% | 3.52% | 5.33% | 6.70% | 6.44% | 6.19% | 5.77% | 5.25% | 6.43% | 8.73% | 9.99% | 10.48% | 10.80% |
| Pretax margin | 3.32% | 0.97% | 0.33% | -0.23% | -0.42% | -0.17% | 0.16% | 0.95% | 1.73% | 4.26% | 6.18% | 5.80% | 5.43% | 4.94% | 4.33% | 5.50% | 8.05% | 9.39% | 9.21% | 8.96% |
| Net profit margin | 2.53% | 0.73% | 0.26% | -0.13% | -0.21% | -0.03% | 0.20% | 0.74% | 1.27% | 3.30% | 4.84% | 4.62% | 4.40% | 3.95% | 3.39% | 4.17% | 6.04% | 7.07% | 6.99% | 6.89% |
Based on the provided data, Macy's Inc has shown varying trends in its profitability ratios over the analyzed periods.
1. Gross Profit Margin: Macy’s gross profit margin has fluctuated over time, with a range of 18.14% to 40.28%. The highest gross profit margin was recorded on January 31, 2025, indicating that the company was able to generate more profit from its sales during that period.
2. Operating Profit Margin: Macy’s operating profit margin has also shown fluctuations, ranging from 1.53% to 10.80%. The highest operating profit margin was recorded on January 31, 2022, indicating the company's ability to control its operating expenses effectively.
3. Pretax Margin: Macy’s pretax margin has varied significantly, ranging from -0.42% to 9.39%. The negative pretax margins in some periods indicate that the company's pre-tax income was lower than its total revenues and operating expenses.
4. Net Profit Margin: Macy’s net profit margin has also fluctuated with a range of -0.21% to 7.07%. The negative net profit margins in certain periods indicate that the company incurred losses during those periods.
Overall, Macy’s profitability ratios show a mixture of positive and negative trends, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent profitability levels over the analyzed periods. Further analysis and monitoring of these ratios can provide insights into the company's financial performance and potential areas for improvement.
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) | 5.66% | 2.07% | 7.50% | 7.84% | 7.58% | 8.19% | 3.63% | 3.19% | 4.51% | 7.90% | 10.91% | 10.60% | 10.29% | 8.66% | 6.49% | 7.98% | 13.94% | 17.70% | 17.77% | 17.49% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.55% | 0.98% | 0.45% | -0.22% | -0.34% | -0.04% | 0.23% | 0.85% | 1.63% | 4.89% | 7.87% | 7.59% | 7.32% | 5.93% | 4.20% | 5.18% | 9.66% | 12.52% | 11.84% | 11.16% |
| Return on total capital | 22.21% | 1.75% | 5.25% | 2.20% | 0.45% | 2.61% | 7.43% | 7.03% | 14.66% | 19.29% | 44.24% | 26.94% | 41.84% | 21.64% | 33.53% | 24.27% | 63.47% | 47.36% | 89.75% | 78.79% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 12.79% | 0.98% | 1.65% | -0.86% | -1.33% | -0.17% | 1.01% | 3.72% | 6.32% | 18.93% | 31.85% | 30.72% | 30.23% | 24.50% | 22.04% | 27.17% | 44.69% | 57.94% | 61.32% | 54.21% |
Based on the provided data, Macy's Inc has shown varying trends in its profitability ratios over the periods reported.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) reflects the company's ability to generate profits from its operations relative to its total assets. Macy's Operating ROA ranged from a high of 17.77% in April 2022 to a low of 2.07% in October 2024, indicating fluctuations in operational efficiency and profitability over time.
- Return on assets (ROA) measures the company's overall ability to generate profits from its total assets. Macy's ROA fluctuated from a high of 12.52% in July 2022 to a negative figure in January 2024, highlighting challenges in efficiently utilizing its assets to generate earnings.
- Return on total capital assesses the efficiency of Macy's in generating returns for all capital invested in the business. The return on total capital ranged from 89.75% in April 2022 to 0.45% in February 2024, demonstrating fluctuations in the company's ability to generate overall returns for its investors.
- Return on equity (ROE) reflects the return on the shareholders' equity investment in Macy's. The ROE varied from a high of 61.32% in April 2022 to negative figures in early 2024, indicating fluctuations in the company's ability to deliver returns to its equity holders.
Overall, Macy's Inc's profitability ratios show that the company has experienced fluctuations in operational efficiency and profitability over the periods reported, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and managing key financial metrics to enhance sustainable performance.