On March 15, Gymboree (NASDAQ:GYMB) released FY 2005 earnings for the period ended Jan. 28, 2006.
- Sales increased 14% as comparable-store sales jumped 9%.
- Gross margin benefited from higher full prices.
- Cash management looks very strong.
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
|
Avg. Est. |
FY 2005 |
FY 2004 |
% Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$677,790 |
$678,453 |
$594,478 |
14.1 |
|
Net Profit |
-- |
$32,894 |
$17,079 |
92.6 |
|
EPS |
$0.94 |
$1.02 |
$0.54 |
88.9 |
Get back to basics with a look at the income statement.
Margin Checkup
|
FY 2005 |
FY 2004 |
Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross Margin |
43.10% |
39.05% |
4.05 |
|
Op. Margin |
7.87% |
2.75% |
5.11 |
|
Net Margin |
4.85% |
2.87% |
1.98 |
Margins are the earnings engine. See how they work.
Balance Sheet Highlights
|
Assets |
FY 2005 |
FY 2004 |
% Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash+ ST Invest. |
$147,037 |
$60,599 |
142.6 |
|
Inventory |
$100,474 |
$97,237 |
3.3 |
|
Accounts Rec. |
$12,027 |
$16,547 |
(27.3) |
|
Liabilities |
FY 2005 |
FY 2004 |
% Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Long-Term Debt |
$- |
$- |
N/A |
|
Accounts Pay. |
$45,186 |
$39,241 |
(15.1) |
Inventories at work.
Cash Flow Highlights
Data not provided (grrrr).
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