Albertsons Companies (ACI)

Return on assets (ROA)

Feb 28, 2025 Nov 30, 2024 Aug 31, 2024 May 31, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 958,600 1,037,300 998,100 1,119,500 1,296,000 1,356,600 1,370,700 1,446,500 1,513,500 1,657,500 1,706,500 1,659,000 1,619,600 1,020,300 719,500 708,800 850,200 1,062,200 993,300 1,003,600
Total assets US$ in thousands 26,755,700 26,665,300 26,528,400 26,077,000 28,794,700 26,496,500 26,322,500 25,817,200 26,168,200 30,214,700 28,754,100 28,220,000 28,123,000 27,936,100 27,344,300 26,781,900 26,598,000 26,319,300 26,469,600 25,987,800
ROA 3.58% 3.89% 3.76% 4.29% 4.50% 5.12% 5.21% 5.60% 5.78% 5.49% 5.93% 5.88% 5.76% 3.65% 2.63% 2.65% 3.20% 4.04% 3.75% 3.86%

February 28, 2025 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $958,600K ÷ $26,755,700K
= 3.58%

The analysis of Albertsons Companies' return on assets (ROA) over the specified period reveals notable fluctuations. From May 31, 2020, through February 28, 2021, the ROA exhibited a relatively stable range, varying between approximately 3.20% and 4.04%, with a slight decline observed in May 2021 to around 2.65%. Subsequently, the ROA experienced a significant upward movement beginning in November 2021, reaching a peak of approximately 5.88% in May 2022, indicating an improvement in asset efficiency and profitability during this period.

This upward trend was sustained into 2022, with the ROA maintaining levels above 5.5% through August 2022. However, a modest decline was apparent afterward, with the ROA decreasing to approximately 5.49% by November 2022 and further slightly declining to 5.78% in February 2023. For most of 2023, the ROA remained relatively stable around the 5.2% to 5.6% range, signaling consistent asset utilization.

Beginning in late 2023 and extending into early 2024, a downward trend became evident, with the ROA diminishing from approximately 5.12% in November 2023 to about 4.50% in February 2024. This decline accelerated into 2024, reaching roughly 3.58% by February 2025. The overall pattern indicates a reduction in asset profitability and efficiency over the most recent periods of observation.

In summary, Albertsons Companies' ROA experienced periods of growth and peak profitability around late 2021 and early 2022, followed by a gradual and then sharper decline starting in late 2023 through early 2025. These trends suggest fluctuations in operational efficiency and asset utilization, potentially influenced by external economic factors, company-specific strategic changes, or wider industry conditions.


Peer comparison

Feb 28, 2025