Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI)

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 1,266,000 1,285,000 1,285,000 1,376,000 1,376,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,872,000 5,463,000 5,463,000 5,494,000 5,494,000
Operating ROA 25.99% 23.52% 23.52% 25.05% 25.05%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $1,266,000K ÷ $4,872,000K
= 25.99%

Bath & Body Works Inc.'s operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown consistency and strength over the analyzed period. Starting at 25.05% on January 28, 2023, the operating ROA stayed constant in the subsequent quarter ending January 31, 2023. There was a slight decrease to 23.52% by January 31, 2024, which was maintained through the next quarter ending February 3, 2024. The operating ROA then increased to 25.99% by January 31, 2025, indicating a favorable trend towards higher profitability generated by the company's operating assets. This pattern suggests that Bath & Body Works Inc. effectively leverages its assets to generate operating income, highlighting operational efficiency and managerial effectiveness.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Bath & Body Works Inc.
BBWI
25.99%
Victoria's Secret & Co
VSCO
6.84%