Shoe Carnival Inc (SCVL)

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 35.84% 36.49% 36.93% 37.02% 37.09% 36.87% 37.47% 38.61% 39.60% 38.41% 36.31% 32.71% 28.66% 28.22% 27.91% 28.83% 30.09% 29.93% 29.74% 29.90%
Operating profit margin 7.95% 8.62% 9.76% 10.77% 11.60% 11.34% 12.66% 14.05% 15.61% 14.97% 12.45% 8.87% 2.24% 1.67% 1.46% 1.65% 5.23% 4.94% 4.76% 4.68%
Pretax margin 8.18% 8.77% 9.88% 10.86% 11.66% 11.36% 12.64% 14.02% 15.57% 14.94% 12.41% 8.83% 2.21% 1.66% 1.48% 1.68% 5.28% 5.01% 4.84% 4.77%
Net profit margin 6.24% 6.70% 7.47% 8.13% 8.72% 8.49% 9.48% 10.50% 11.64% 11.15% 9.21% 6.51% 1.64% 1.25% 1.15% 1.38% 4.14% 3.96% 3.81% 3.81%

Shoe Carnival Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has ranged between 27.91% to 39.60%, with a general trend of decrease from the start of the period to a slight increase towards the end. This indicates the company's ability to manage production costs relative to revenue has varied over time.

The operating profit margin has ranged from 1.46% to 15.61%, displaying significant variability. There was a notable decline in the margin in the middle of the period, followed by a recovery towards the end. This suggests fluctuations in the company's operational efficiency and cost management.

The pretax margin has exhibited a similar pattern, ranging from 1.48% to 15.57%. A downward trend is observed in the mid-period, with an uptick towards the recent quarters. This indicates fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes.

The net profit margin has varied between 1.15% to 11.64%. There was a significant decline in the middle of the period, followed by a moderate recovery. This ratio reflects fluctuations in Shoe Carnival Inc's overall profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes.

Overall, Shoe Carnival Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate volatility and varying levels of profitability over the analyzed period, highlighting the importance of closely monitoring and managing cost structures and operational efficiency to sustain and improve profitability in the future.


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) 8.97% 9.99% 11.30% 13.52% 14.80% 15.07% 17.99% 21.52% 25.56% 24.20% 18.88% 13.70% 3.40% 2.58% 2.04% 2.44% 8.63% 7.86% 7.04% 7.64%
Return on assets (ROA) 7.04% 7.76% 8.65% 10.21% 11.12% 11.28% 13.48% 16.08% 19.07% 18.02% 13.98% 10.06% 2.49% 1.93% 1.61% 2.04% 6.83% 6.30% 5.64% 6.21%
Return on total capital 16.53% 18.32% 21.53% 24.81% 28.05% 28.92% 34.05% 40.70% 45.89% 44.00% 37.97% 29.33% 7.08% 5.38% 5.01% 5.66% 18.48% 17.25% 16.42% 16.85%
Return on equity (ROE) 12.57% 13.94% 16.24% 18.54% 20.94% 21.57% 25.48% 30.40% 34.23% 32.77% 28.10% 21.53% 5.16% 3.97% 3.83% 4.60% 14.43% 13.56% 12.88% 13.40%

Shoe Carnival Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few quarters.

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has exhibited a general downward trend from 25.56% in January 2022 to 8.97% in February 2024. This indicates a decrease in the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets.

Return on assets (ROA) has followed a similar pattern, declining from 19.07% in January 2022 to 7.04% in February 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's overall profitability relative to its total assets.

Return on total capital has also shown a decreasing trend, dropping from 45.89% in January 2022 to 16.53% in February 2024. This indicates a decline in the company's ability to generate returns from its total capital employed.

Return on equity (ROE) has displayed a consistent decline from 34.23% in January 2022 to 12.57% in February 2024. This indicates a diminishing ability of the company to generate returns for its shareholders.

Overall, the profitability ratios of Shoe Carnival Inc have shown a concerning downward trend over the analyzed period, indicating a potential decline in the company's overall profitability and efficiency in utilizing its assets and capital.