Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 34.79% | 34.22% | 33.93% | 33.73% | 33.49% | 32.73% | 31.46% | 30.37% | 29.76% | 29.99% | 30.98% | 32.45% | 32.84% | 32.89% | 32.53% | 30.37% | 24.98% | 25.68% | 25.50% | 26.50% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.62% | 7.91% | 7.66% | 7.53% | 7.50% | 6.92% | 6.03% | 5.18% | 4.73% | 5.12% | 6.41% | 8.16% | 8.98% | 9.06% | 8.99% | 7.29% | 0.12% | 0.22% | -0.44% | -0.18% |
| Pretax margin | 9.01% | 8.02% | 7.65% | 7.44% | 7.41% | 7.10% | 6.09% | 5.14% | 4.61% | 4.89% | 6.28% | 8.04% | 8.90% | 9.02% | 8.95% | 7.27% | 0.10% | 0.21% | -0.40% | -0.04% |
| Net profit margin | 7.25% | 6.11% | 5.83% | 5.66% | 5.58% | 5.37% | 4.56% | 3.73% | 3.33% | 3.57% | 4.70% | 6.18% | 6.83% | 6.93% | 6.91% | 5.10% | 0.04% | -0.22% | -0.81% | -0.08% |
Based on the provided data for Urban Outfitters Inc, here is a detailed analysis of the profitability ratios over the period:
1. Gross Profit Margin:
- The gross profit margin has shown an increasing trend from April 2020 (26.50%) to January 2025 (34.79%).
- The company has improved its efficiency in generating profit from its sales, indicating better control over its production and inventory costs.
2. Operating Profit Margin:
- The operating profit margin has also shown an increasing trend over the same period, despite some fluctuations.
- The company managed to turn its negative margins in 2020 into positive margins, with the margin peaking at 8.62% in January 2025.
- This indicates that Urban Outfitters has become more effective in managing its operating expenses and generating profits from its core business activities.
3. Pretax Margin:
- Similar to the operating profit margin, the pretax margin of Urban Outfitters has improved consistently from negative figures in 2020 to 9.01% in January 2025.
- The company has been successful in enhancing its profitability before accounting for taxes, reflecting better financial performance and operational efficiency.
4. Net Profit Margin:
- The net profit margin, representing the bottom line profitability, has also shown a positive trend over the period.
- Urban Outfitters has demonstrated the ability to convert more of its revenue into net income, with the margin increasing from negative values in 2020 to 7.25% in January 2025.
- This indicates the company's overall profitability has improved, potentially due to cost control measures and revenue growth.
In conclusion, the profitability ratios of Urban Outfitters Inc have generally improved over the period, reflecting the company's efforts in enhancing operational efficiency, controlling costs, and driving profitability.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.58% | 9.53% | 9.57% | 9.42% | 9.41% | 8.51% | 7.51% | 6.64% | 6.15% | 6.52% | 8.25% | 10.47% | 10.78% | 10.03% | 9.96% | 7.72% | 0.11% | 0.22% | -0.45% | -0.20% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 8.91% | 7.35% | 7.28% | 7.08% | 7.00% | 6.60% | 5.68% | 4.77% | 4.34% | 4.55% | 6.04% | 7.92% | 8.19% | 7.67% | 7.64% | 5.40% | 0.03% | -0.22% | -0.84% | -0.09% |
| Return on total capital | 20.67% | 18.20% | 18.23% | 18.30% | 15.95% | 14.41% | 8.54% | 3.98% | 2.96% | 4.14% | 9.17% | 13.85% | 15.07% | 14.23% | 16.80% | 15.23% | 0.47% | 9.45% | 2.65% | -2.37% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 16.28% | 14.02% | 13.83% | 13.72% | 13.62% | 13.26% | 11.47% | 9.78% | 8.91% | 9.73% | 12.93% | 17.02% | 17.79% | 17.07% | 17.14% | 12.59% | 0.08% | -0.54% | -2.14% | -0.23% |
Urban Outfitters Inc's profitability ratios have shown a positive trend over the past few years. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has gradually increased from -0.20% in April 2020 to 10.58% in January 2025, indicating a significant improvement in the company's ability to generate profit from its assets. Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Total Capital have also followed an upward trajectory, reaching 8.91% and 20.67% respectively by January 2025.
The Return on Equity (ROE) has experienced steady growth, rising from -0.23% in April 2020 to 16.28% in January 2025. This signifies that Urban Outfitters Inc has been successful in generating higher returns for its shareholders over the years.
Overall, the upward trend in profitability ratios reflects positively on Urban Outfitters Inc's financial performance and indicates efficient management of assets and capital to drive profitability and shareholder value.