Caleres Inc (CAL)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 150,100 | 172,977 | 149,337 | 171,226 | 192,641 | 211,597 | 228,242 | 183,756 | 168,925 | 145,087 | 121,249 | 155,164 | 159,424 | 202,569 | 245,124 | 257,472 | 247,453 | 222,271 | 235,169 | 250,292 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 1,894,750 | 1,955,940 | 2,019,980 | 1,861,110 | 1,804,750 | 2,035,480 | 1,826,890 | 1,826,890 | 1,903,960 | 1,903,960 | 1,818,080 | 1,818,080 | 1,836,470 | 1,836,470 | 1,948,310 | 1,948,310 | 2,025,210 | 2,025,210 | 1,928,300 | 1,843,930 |
| Operating ROA | 7.92% | 8.84% | 7.39% | 9.20% | 10.67% | 10.40% | 12.49% | 10.06% | 8.87% | 7.62% | 6.67% | 8.53% | 8.68% | 11.03% | 12.58% | 13.22% | 12.22% | 10.98% | 12.20% | 13.57% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $150,100K ÷ $1,894,750K
= 7.92%
The operating return on assets (operating ROA) for Caleres Inc has demonstrated fluctuations over the periods provided in the data. The trend shows a slight decline in operating ROA from January 2022 to January 2025.
The operating ROA was relatively stable in the range of 10% to 13.5% from January 2022 to October 2023. However, there was a noticeable drop in operating ROA from January 2023 to April 2024, where the ratio decreased from 8.68% to 6.67%. This significant decline indicates potential challenges faced by the company in generating operating income in relation to its asset base during that period.
From April 2024 to January 2025, there was a slight improvement in the operating ROA, although it remained below the levels seen in earlier periods. The downward trend in operating ROA suggests the company may be facing operational inefficiencies or difficulties in effectively utilizing its assets to generate profits.
Overall, the performance of Caleres Inc in terms of operating ROA reflects a mix of stability and volatility, with a general downward trajectory over the periods covered in the data. It would be essential for the company to closely monitor its operational efficiency and asset management strategies to improve its return on assets in the future.
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Jan 31, 2025