Core & Main Inc (CNM)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Jan 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 28, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 29, 2023
Operating income US$ in thousands 719,000 740,000 740,000 775,000 775,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,870,000 5,069,000 5,069,000 4,909,000 4,909,000
Operating ROA 12.25% 14.60% 14.60% 15.79% 15.79%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $719,000K ÷ $5,870,000K
= 12.25%

Core & Main Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown a gradual decline over the past few years. Starting at 15.79% in January 2023 and remaining constant in January 2023, it decreased to 14.60% in January 2024 and has further dropped to 12.25% in January 2025. This downward trend indicates that the company's operating efficiency in generating profits from its assets has been declining. It is essential for Core & Main Inc to assess and address the factors contributing to this decline to improve its operational performance and enhance its profitability in the future.