Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN)
Gross profit margin
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit | US$ in thousands | 1,926,670 | 1,727,280 | 1,427,220 | 1,493,950 | 861,906 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 5,550,670 | 5,153,240 | 4,795,240 | 4,548,760 | 3,449,750 |
| Gross profit margin | 34.71% | 33.52% | 29.76% | 32.84% | 24.98% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $1,926,670K ÷ $5,550,670K
= 34.71%
Over the past five years, Urban Outfitters Inc has shown a fluctuating trend in its gross profit margin performance. Starting at 24.98% on January 31, 2021, the gross profit margin increased to 32.84% by January 31, 2022, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to control its production costs and generate profits from sales. However, in the following year, the gross profit margin slightly declined to 29.76% by January 31, 2023, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining profitability.
Subsequently, Urban Outfitters Inc managed to enhance its gross profit margin to 33.52% by January 31, 2024, reflecting successful cost management strategies and potentially higher selling prices. The most recent data point, January 31, 2025, shows a further increase in the gross profit margin to 34.71%, signaling continued progress in operational efficiency and profitability for the company.
Overall, the upward trend in the gross profit margin from 2021 to 2025 demonstrates Urban Outfitters Inc's ability to effectively manage its cost of goods sold and improve its overall profitability over time. This positive trend indicates the company's potential for sustained financial performance and value creation for its shareholders.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025