Skechers' Fashionable Profits in Q4: Fool by Numbers

By Andy Cross February 23, 2006 Comments (0)

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On Feb. 22, fashion footwear maker Skechers (NYSE: SKX) released Q4 2005 earnings for the period ended Dec. 31.

  • Revenue increased 8%, just topping analysts' estimates.
  • Operating margins made a significant jump to nearly 5%.
  • EPS matched analyst expectations of $0.14.

(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)

Income Statement Highlights

Avg. Est.

Q4 2005

Q4 2004

% Change

Sales

$222,130

$223,494

$206,472

+8.2%

Net Profit

--

$5,901

$2,128

+177.3%

EPS

$0.14

$0.14

$0.05

+180.0%



Get back to basics with a look at the income statement.

Margin Checkup

Q4 2005

Q4 2004

Change

Gross Margin

41.63%

39.70%

1.93%

Op. Margin

4.73%

0.89%

3.84%

Net Margin

2.64%

1.03%

1.61%



Margins are the earnings engine. See how they work.

Balance Sheet Highlights

Assets

Q4 2005

Q4 2004

% Change

Cash+ ST Invest.

$197,007

$137,653

+43.1%

Inventory

$136,171

$149,757

-9.1%

Accounts Rec.

$134,600

$120,463

+11.7%


Liabilities

Q4 2005

Q4 2004

% Change

Long-Term Debt

$107,288

$113,038

-5.1%

Accounts Pay.

$108,395

$93,694

+15.7%



Inventories at work.

Cash Flow Highlights

Data not provided. (Boo! Hiss!)

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At the time of publication, Fool analyst Andy Cross did not own shares in any company mentioned. Fool rules are here.

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