On July 11, Ruby Tuesday
- Net profit fell because of higher operating expenses, primarily increased advertising. Thanks to share buybacks, though, earnings per share actually increased almost 6%.
- Accounts receivable grew much faster than revenue, something to keep an eye on going forward.
- Inventory is being used more efficiently, since it did not climb as quickly as sales.
(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
|
Avg. Est. |
FY 2006 |
FY 2005 |
Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$1,300 |
$1,306.2 |
$1,110.3 |
17.6% |
|
Net Profit |
-- |
$101 |
$102.3 |
(1.3%) |
|
EPS |
$1.63 |
$1.65 |
$1.56 |
5.8% |
|
Diluted Shares |
61.31 |
65.52 |
(6.4%) |
Get back to basics with a look at the income statement.
Margin Checkup
|
FY 2006 |
FY 2005 |
Change* |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross Margin** |
73.45% |
74.01% |
(0.56) |
|
Operating Margin |
12.53% |
14.35% |
(1.82) |
|
Net Margin |
7.73% |
9.21% |
(1.48) |
**Defined as sales less cost of food and beverage, without revenue from franchisees.
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Balance Sheet Highlights
|
Assets |
FY 2006 |
FY 2005 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash + ST Invest. |
$22.36 |
$19.78 |
13% |
|
Accounts Rec. |
$12.02 |
$8.14 |
47.7% |
|
Inventory |
$17.43 |
$16.99 |
2.6% |
|
Liabilities |
FY 2006 |
FY 2005 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Accounts Payable |
No Data |
$46.59 |
N/A |
|
Long-Term Debt |
$375.64 |
$247.22 |
51.9% |
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Cash Flow Highlights
|
FY 2006 |
FY 2005 |
Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash From Ops. |
No Data |
$183.14 |
N/A |
|
Capital Expenditures |
$171.6 |
$162.37 |
5.7% |
|
Free Cash Flow |
No Data |
$20.77 |
N/A |
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