Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Operating income US$ in thousands 538,639 677,855 677,855 846,549 846,549
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,900,960 4,676,710 4,676,710 4,595,440 4,595,440
Operating ROA 10.99% 14.49% 14.49% 18.42% 18.42%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $538,639K ÷ $4,900,960K
= 10.99%

Academy Sports Outdoors Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown a gradual decline over the years based on the provided data. As of January 28, 2023, and January 31, 2023, the operating ROA was consistent at 18.42%. However, by January 31, 2024, and February 3, 2024, there was a notable decrease to 14.49% which remained constant. The most recent figure as of January 31, 2025, indicates a further decline to 10.99%.

This trend suggests that the company's ability to generate profits from its assets utilized in operations has weakened over time. A declining operating ROA may indicate inefficiency in utilizing its assets to generate earnings or increased operating expenses that are impacting bottom-line performance. Management may need to assess operational strategies and cost structures to improve efficiency and profitability.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Academy Sports Outdoors Inc
ASO
10.99%
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc
DKS
14.09%
ODP Corp
ODP
4.62%