Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands -713,306 114,377 714,151 838,717 749,907
Total assets US$ in thousands 10,798,100 12,276,300 11,986,400 12,194,200 11,839,600
Operating ROA -6.61% 0.93% 5.96% 6.88% 6.33%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $-713,306K ÷ $10,798,100K
= -6.61%

The operating return on assets (ROA) of Advance Auto Parts Inc has fluctuated over the last five years.

- In December 31, 2020, the operating ROA was 6.33%, indicating that for every dollar of assets, the company generated a return of 6.33% from its operations.
- By December 31, 2021, the operating ROA improved to 6.88%, suggesting an increase in the company's operational efficiency and profitability.
- However, by December 31, 2022, the operating ROA decreased to 5.96%, signaling a potential decline in operational effectiveness.
- The operating ROA further declined significantly to 0.93% by December 31, 2023, indicating a substantial decrease in profitability relative to its assets.
- The most recent data point, as of December 31, 2024, shows a negative operating ROA of -6.61%. This negative figure indicates that the company's operations generated a loss relative to its assets.

Overall, the trend in Advance Auto Parts Inc's operating ROA over the five-year period shows a mix of improvements and declines, with the most recent data point reflecting a significant decline and loss-making operations in relation to its assets.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Advance Auto Parts Inc
AAP
-6.61%
AutoZone Inc
AZO
22.06%
MarineMax Inc
HZO
4.92%
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
ORLY
21.83%