Designer Brands Inc (DBI)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 72,401 187,390 205,221 -586,314 127,299
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,076,230 2,009,620 2,014,630 1,976,600 2,465,070
Operating ROA 3.49% 9.32% 10.19% -29.66% 5.16%

February 3, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $72,401K ÷ $2,076,230K
= 3.49%

The operating return on assets (operating ROA) for Designer Brands Inc has varied significantly over the past five years. In fiscal year 2024, the operating ROA was 3.49%, showing a decline from the previous year's 9.32%. This decrease suggests that the company's operating income generated from its assets decreased relative to the prior year.

In fiscal year 2023, the operating ROA was 9.32%, reflecting a positive performance compared to the year before (10.19%). This indicates an efficient use of assets to generate operating income during that period.

The operating ROA in fiscal year 2022 was 10.19%, demonstrating a strong performance in utilizing assets to generate operating income. However, in fiscal year 2021, the operating ROA was negative at -29.66%, indicating that the company experienced operating losses in relation to its assets.

Lastly, in fiscal year 2020, the operating ROA was 5.16%, showing a positive trend compared to the previous year. Overall, the fluctuation in Designer Brands Inc's operating ROA over the five-year period highlights the importance of continuously monitoring and analyzing the company's operational efficiency in generating income from its assets.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024

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