Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Oct 7, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jul 15, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Apr 22, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Oct 8, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Apr 23, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Oct 9, 2021 Sep 30, 2021
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands -661,827 109,609 48,253 -67,194 -27,255 155,679 314,570 448,265 454,307 490,960 570,220 694,960 766,228 808,927 744,191 758,650 784,578 815,786 948,252 971,183
Total assets US$ in thousands 10,798,100 12,468,200 12,289,800 12,201,100 13,000,800 12,249,200 12,248,900 12,299,200 12,304,400 12,177,300 12,182,200 11,986,400 12,129,300 12,132,100 12,138,000 12,002,500 12,002,500 12,194,200 11,864,200 11,864,200
Operating ROA -6.13% 0.88% 0.39% -0.55% -0.21% 1.27% 2.57% 3.64% 3.69% 4.03% 4.68% 5.80% 6.32% 6.67% 6.13% 6.32% 6.54% 6.69% 7.99% 8.19%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $-661,827K ÷ $10,798,100K
= -6.13%

Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) is a key financial ratio that measures a company's operating efficiency in generating profits relative to its total assets. A higher operating ROA indicates that the company is more effective in utilizing its assets to generate profits.

Analyzing the data provided for Advance Auto Parts Inc, we observe fluctuations in the operating ROA over the given periods. The trend shows a gradual decline in operating ROA from September 2021 (8.19%) to December 2024 (-6.13%). This downward trend suggests a decreasing ability of Advance Auto Parts Inc to generate operating profits in relation to its total assets over the specified timeframe.

The operating ROA decreased significantly from positive figures to negative values in the latter periods, indicating potential challenges in operational efficiency and asset utilization. The negative operating ROA values from December 2023 suggest that the company may be experiencing operational inefficiencies or facing profitability issues.

It is essential for stakeholders to closely monitor the company's operating ROA trends and evaluate the underlying reasons for the declining performance. Addressing operational inefficiencies and implementing strategies to improve asset utilization could help Advance Auto Parts Inc enhance its profitability and overall financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Advance Auto Parts Inc
AAP
-6.13%
AutoZone Inc
AZO
22.06%
MarineMax Inc
HZO
4.92%
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
ORLY
21.83%