Cache (CACH) Net Margin %: -27.18% (As of Sep. 2014)


What is Cache Net Margin %?

Cache CACH -99.00% Net Margin % is -27.18% as of Sep. 2014.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Cache's Net Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2014 was $-12.5 Mil. Cache's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2014 was $46.1 Mil. Therefore, Cache's net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 was -27.18%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cache's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


CACH's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 2.33
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Cache  (OTCPK:CACH) Net Margin % Explanation

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.

Cache Net Margin % Related Terms

Cache Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cache's Net Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Cache Net Margin % Chart

Cache Annual Data
Trend Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.96 -10.86 0.93 -5.39 -15.89

Cache Quarterly Data
Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -20.02 -9.93 -22.80 -14.65 -27.18

CACH vs CBKC, APEX, IVDN: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Cache's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Cache Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cache's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cache's Net Margin % falls into.


Cache Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cache's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2013 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2013 )
=-34.434/216.7
=-15.89 %

Cache's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2014 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2014 )
=-12.515/46.053
=-27.18 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -27.18% mean?
Cache (CACH) has a Net Margin % of -27.18% as of Sep. 2014. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cache and its competitors.
Is Cache's Net Margin % too high?
Cache's current Net Margin % is -27.18%.
How does Cache's Net Margin % compare to CBKC and APEX?
Cache's Net Margin % of -27.18% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cache and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cache's current Net Margin % is -27.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cache stock overvalued right now?
Cache (CACH) has a current Net Margin % of -27.18%. The current Net Margin % is -27.18%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cache (CACH), the current Net Margin % is -27.18% as of Sep. 2014. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Cache Business Description

Address 256 West 38th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10018
Cache Inc is a nationwide, mall and Web-based specialty retailer of lifestyle sportswear and dresses targeting style-conscious women. The company's merchandise offerings include evening wear, casual and daytime sportswear, which encompasses a range of tops, bottoms, dresses, and accessories, all of which are sold under its Cache brand. The company operates its stores, primarily situated in central locations in high traffic, upscale malls. Its main activity includes designing and marketing of three categories of merchandise: Sportswear, Dresses, and Accessories. Sportswear consists of related tops and bottoms, dresses range from shorter lengths for day-time, cocktail, as well as day-into-evening wear to special occasion long dresses.