Core & Main Inc (CNM)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Jan 28, 2024 Oct 29, 2023 Jul 30, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 29, 2023 Oct 30, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 May 1, 2022 Jan 30, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Aug 1, 2021
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 740,000 748,000 765,000 776,000 775,000 760,000 673,000 536,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,069,000 5,067,000 5,039,000 4,929,000 4,909,000 5,190,000 5,148,000 4,894,000 4,434,000 4,380,800 4,053,300
Operating ROA 14.60% 14.76% 15.18% 15.74% 15.79% 14.64% 13.07% 10.95%

January 28, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $740,000K ÷ $5,069,000K
= 14.60%

Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) is a key financial ratio that indicates the efficiency of Core & Main Inc in generating earnings from its operational assets. The trend analysis shows that Core & Main Inc's Operating ROA has been relatively stable over the past several quarters, ranging from 10.95% in May 2022 to a peak of 15.79% in January 2023.

Overall, Core & Main Inc's Operating ROA has averaged at a healthy level of around 14-15% during the period under review, indicating that the company is effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating income. The consistent performance in this ratio suggests that the company is efficiently managing its operations and generating profits in relation to its asset base.

It is noteworthy that there was a slight decrease in Operating ROA from January 2023 to October 2023, followed by a slight recovery in the most recent quarter to 14.60% in January 2024. This variation may be influenced by changes in the company's profitability and asset utilization efficiency during these periods.

In conclusion, Core & Main Inc's Operating ROA performance demonstrates the company's ability to generate earnings from its operational assets, maintain operational efficiency, and potentially create value for its stakeholders over the specified period.