Shoe Carnival Inc (SCVL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 35.65% | 35.84% | 35.84% | 37.09% | 37.09% |
| Operating profit margin | 7.58% | 7.95% | 8.13% | 11.60% | 11.60% |
| Pretax margin | 8.10% | 8.18% | 8.18% | 11.66% | 11.66% |
| Net profit margin | 6.13% | 6.24% | 6.24% | 8.72% | 8.72% |
Shoe Carnival Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past few years. The gross profit margin, which reflects the company's ability to generate profit from its sales after accounting for the cost of goods sold, has decreased from 37.09% in January 2023 to 35.65% in January 2025.
The operating profit margin, which indicates how efficiently the company is operating by measuring its operating income against revenue, has also experienced a decline from 11.60% in January 2023 to 7.58% in January 2025. This suggests that the company may be facing challenges in controlling its operating expenses.
The pretax margin, which represents the company's profitability before taxes, has seen a similar trend, decreasing from 11.66% in January 2023 to 8.10% in January 2025. This indicates that despite generating revenue, the company's profitability is being impacted by expenses and other costs.
The net profit margin, which measures the company's profitability after all expenses have been deducted, has also shown a decline from 8.72% in January 2023 to 6.13% in January 2025. This indicates that Shoe Carnival Inc is experiencing lower profitability on its net income, possibly due to increased costs or other factors affecting its bottom line.
Overall, the declining trend in profitability margins suggests that Shoe Carnival Inc may need to focus on improving its cost efficiency, managing expenses, and potentially increasing revenue generation to enhance its overall profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.11% | 8.97% | 9.17% | 14.80% | 14.80% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.56% | 7.04% | 7.04% | 11.12% | 11.12% |
| Return on total capital | 15.07% | 16.53% | 16.53% | 18.78% | 28.05% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 11.37% | 12.57% | 12.57% | 20.94% | 20.94% |
Shoe Carnival Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate its ability to generate returns on its assets and capital over the past few years. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown a slight decline from 14.80% in January 2023 to 8.11% in January 2025, indicating a decrease in operational efficiency and profitability.
Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) has also experienced a downward trend, decreasing from 11.12% in January 2023 to 6.56% in January 2025. This reduction suggests a decrease in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets.
The Return on Total Capital has shown a gradual decline from 28.05% in January 2023 to 15.07% in January 2025. This ratio reflects how efficiently the company is using both debt and equity to generate returns, and the decreasing trend implies a potential decrease in overall profitability and capital efficiency.
Finally, the Return on Equity (ROE) has also exhibited a downward trajectory, dropping from 20.94% in January 2023 to 11.37% in January 2025. ROE measures the return generated for shareholders' equity, and the declining trend suggests a decrease in profitability from the shareholders' perspective.
Overall, the declining trends in Shoe Carnival Inc's profitability ratios indicate a potential deterioration in the company's financial performance and efficiency in generating returns for its stakeholders.