Macy’s Inc (M)

Return on equity (ROE)

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Net income US$ in thousands 582,000 105,000 105,000 1,177,000 1,177,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 4,552,000 4,137,000 4,137,000 4,082,000 4,082,000
ROE 12.79% 2.54% 2.54% 28.83% 28.83%

January 31, 2025 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $582,000K ÷ $4,552,000K
= 12.79%

The Return on Equity (ROE) of Macy’s Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the reported periods. As of January 28, 2023, and January 31, 2023, the ROE stood at 28.83%, demonstrating a strong performance in utilizing equity to generate profits. However, the ROE dropped to 2.54% as of January 31, 2024, and remained constant at this level as of February 3, 2024. This significant decline indicates a decreased ability to generate profits from shareholder equity during these periods. Subsequently, the ROE improved to 12.79% by January 31, 2025. Overall, Macy’s Inc experienced a mixed performance in terms of ROE, with both high and low points in the profitability generated from shareholders' equity during the analyzed periods.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Macy’s Inc
M
12.79%
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
36.75%
Kohl's Corporation
KSS
2.87%