Boot Barn Holdings Inc (BOOT)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 198,214 231,787 258,338 86,326 73,668
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,705,590 1,517,380 1,199,860 933,581 924,711
Operating ROA 11.62% 15.28% 21.53% 9.25% 7.97%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $198,214K ÷ $1,705,590K
= 11.62%

Boot Barn Holdings Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) has demonstrated a downward trend over the five-year period from March 2020 to March 2024. The operating ROA was highest in March 2022 at 21.53%, indicating that the company generated $0.2153 in operating income for every dollar of assets it owned. However, there was a significant drop in operating ROA in the subsequent years, with values of 15.28% in March 2023, 11.62% in March 2024, and lower levels in the preceding years.

The decline in operating ROA suggests that the company may be experiencing challenges in effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating income. A decreasing trend in operating ROA could indicate inefficiencies in operations, increased operating expenses, or a decline in revenue generation relative to the size of its asset base.

It is essential for Boot Barn Holdings Inc to identify the factors contributing to the decline in operating ROA and implement strategic measures to improve asset efficiency and profitability in order to enhance shareholder value and ensure long-term financial sustainability.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Boot Barn Holdings Inc
BOOT
11.62%
Designer Brands Inc
DBI
3.49%
Foot Locker Inc
FL
2.07%
Shoe Carnival Inc
SCVL
8.97%