Skechers' Fashionable Profits in Q4: Fool by Numbers
By
Andy Cross
February 23, 2006
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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
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Avg. Est.
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Q4 2005
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Q4 2004
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% Change
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Sales
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$222,130
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$223,494
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$206,472
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+8.2%
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Net Profit
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--
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$5,901
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$2,128
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+177.3%
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EPS
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$0.14
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$0.14
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$0.05
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+180.0%
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Get back to basics with a look at the income statement.
Margin Checkup
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Q4 2005
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Q4 2004
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Change
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Gross Margin
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41.63%
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39.70%
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1.93%
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Op. Margin
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4.73%
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0.89%
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3.84%
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Net Margin
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2.64%
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1.03%
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1.61%
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Margins are the earnings engine. See how they work.
Balance Sheet Highlights
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Assets
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Q4 2005
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Q4 2004
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% Change
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Cash+ ST Invest.
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$197,007
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$137,653
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+43.1%
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Inventory
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$136,171
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$149,757
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-9.1%
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Accounts Rec.
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$134,600
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$120,463
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+11.7%
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Liabilities
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Q4 2005
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Q4 2004
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% Change
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Long-Term Debt
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$107,288
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$113,038
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-5.1%
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Accounts Pay.
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$108,395
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$93,694
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+15.7%
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Inventories at work.
Cash Flow Highlights
Data not provided. (Boo! Hiss!)
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