Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 114,377 670,253 838,717 749,907 677,180
Total assets US$ in thousands 12,276,300 11,986,400 12,194,200 11,839,600 11,248,500
Operating ROA 0.93% 5.59% 6.88% 6.33% 6.02%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $114,377K ÷ $12,276,300K
= 0.93%

Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) measures a company's efficiency in generating operating profits relative to its total assets. A higher Operating ROA indicates better operating performance utilizing the assets at hand.

Based on the data provided for Advance Auto Parts Inc, there has been a fluctuation in the Operating ROA over the past five years. In 2019, the company achieved an Operating ROA of 6.02%, which increased to 6.33% in 2020, demonstrating improved efficiency in generating operating profits relative to its assets. However, there was a decline in 2021 to 6.88%, followed by a further drop to 5.59% in 2022, indicating potential operational challenges or changes impacting profitability.

The most recent data for December 31, 2023, shows a significant decrease in Operating ROA to 0.93%, suggesting a notable decline in operating performance efficiency compared to the previous years. This decline may raise concerns about the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets effectively.

It is essential for Advance Auto Parts Inc to analyze the factors contributing to the decrease in Operating ROA and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and profitability to enhance overall financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Advance Auto Parts Inc
AAP
0.93%
AutoZone Inc
AZO
22.06%
MarineMax Inc
HZO
4.92%
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
ORLY
22.97%