Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 29, 2022 | Jan 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | -2,515,370 | -2,452,970 | -2,269,050 | -1,872,560 | -2,462,340 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 8,770,410 | 7,706,840 | 7,269,600 | 7,089,510 | 6,781,090 |
| Operating ROA | -28.68% | -31.83% | -31.21% | -26.41% | -36.31% |
February 1, 2025 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $-2,515,370K ÷ $8,770,410K
= -28.68%
Based on the data provided, Burlington Stores Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has been fluctuating over the past five years. The operating ROA was at its lowest in January 30, 2021, with a negative 36.31%. However, there has been some improvement over the years, with the operating ROA decreasing to -26.41% by January 29, 2022.
Despite the slight improvement in 2022, the operating ROA worsened again to -31.21% by January 28, 2023, and then to -31.83% by February 3, 2024. However, there was a partial recovery as the operating ROA improved to -28.68% by February 1, 2025.
Overall, the negative values of operating ROA indicate that Burlington Stores Inc has not been effectively generating operating profits relative to its asset base. This suggests that the company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing its assets to generate profits or in controlling its operating expenses. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks may provide more insights into the company's operational efficiency and financial performance.
Peer comparison
Feb 1, 2025