Shoe Carnival Inc (SCVL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 29, 2022 | Jan 30, 2021 | Feb 1, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 35.84% | 37.09% | 39.60% | 28.66% | 30.09% |
| Operating profit margin | 7.95% | 11.60% | 15.61% | 2.24% | 5.23% |
| Pretax margin | 8.18% | 11.66% | 15.57% | 2.21% | 5.28% |
| Net profit margin | 6.24% | 8.72% | 11.64% | 1.64% | 4.14% |
Shoe Carnival Inc's profitability ratios reflect its ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue over the past five years. The gross profit margin, which indicates the proportion of revenue left after deducting the cost of goods sold, has shown a declining trend from 39.60% in January 2022 to 35.84% in February 2024. This suggests potential challenges in managing the costs of goods sold.
The operating profit margin, a measure of the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations, fluctuated over the period, with a notable increase from 2.24% in January 2021 to 15.61% in January 2022 but subsequently declining to 7.95% in February 2024. This indicates volatility in the efficiency of Shoe Carnival's operations.
The pretax margin, which indicates the company's profitability before taxes, also shows fluctuations, with the highest value recorded at 15.57% in January 2022. The trend seems to follow the operating profit margin closely, reflecting the impact of operational efficiency on overall profitability.
The net profit margin, representing the company's profitability after all expenses have been taken into account, has varied from 1.64% in January 2021 to 11.64% in January 2022, before declining to 6.24% in February 2024. This metric highlights Shoe Carnival's ability to control costs and generate bottom-line profits.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Shoe Carnival Inc demonstrate variability over the past five years, indicating fluctuations in operational efficiency, cost management, and overall profitability. It is essential for the company to focus on strategies to improve gross profit margins and stabilize operating performance to enhance long-term financial sustainability.
Return on investment
| Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 29, 2022 | Jan 30, 2021 | Feb 1, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.97% | 14.80% | 25.56% | 3.40% | 8.63% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.04% | 11.12% | 19.07% | 2.49% | 6.83% |
| Return on total capital | 16.53% | 28.05% | 45.89% | 7.08% | 18.48% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 12.57% | 20.94% | 34.23% | 5.16% | 14.43% |
Shoe Carnival Inc's profitability ratios have shown variability over the past five years. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) declined from 25.56% in fiscal year 2022 to 8.97% in fiscal year 2024, indicating a decrease in the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets. Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) decreased from 19.07% in 2022 to 7.04% in 2024, reflecting a decline in overall profitability relative to total assets.
On the other hand, the Return on Total Capital ratio demonstrated a fluctuating trend over the same period, ranging from 7.08% in 2021 to 45.89% in 2022, before settling at 16.53% in 2024. This metric indicates the company's efficiency in utilizing total capital to generate profits, with a significant drop in 2024 compared to the previous years.
Furthermore, the Return on Equity (ROE) also saw fluctuations, with a downward trend from 34.23% in 2022 to 12.57% in 2024, pointing to a decrease in the return to shareholders' equity over the years.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Shoe Carnival Inc highlight the company's varying performance in generating profits from its assets, capital, and equity over the past five years, signaling a need for further analysis to understand the factors driving these changes.