American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO)

Return on assets (ROA)

		Feb 3, 2024	Jan 28, 2023	Jan 29, 2022	Jan 30, 2021	Feb 1, 2020
Net income	US$ in thousands	170,038	125,136	419,629	-209,274	191,257
Total assets	US$ in thousands	3,557,910	3,420,960	3,786,640	3,434,810	3,328,680
ROA		4.78%	3.66%	11.08%	-6.09%	5.75%

February 3, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $170,038K ÷ $3,557,910K
= 4.78%

American Eagle Outfitters Inc's return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year, ending February 3, 2024, the ROA was 4.78%, showing an improvement compared to the previous year's ROA of 3.66%. The ROA was significantly higher in the fiscal year ending January 29, 2022, at 11.08%, reflecting a strong performance. In contrast, the company experienced a negative ROA of -6.09% in the fiscal year ending January 30, 2021, indicating possible challenges or inefficiencies during that period. The fiscal year ending February 1, 2020, saw an ROA of 5.75%, demonstrating a return to positive territory after the previous year's negative result. Overall, American Eagle Outfitters Inc's ROA has shown variability, with a mix of positive and negative results in the analyzed period.