Designer Brands Inc (DBI)

Return on assets (ROA)

Feb 3, 2024 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 29, 2022 Oct 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 May 1, 2021 Jan 30, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Aug 1, 2020 May 2, 2020 Feb 1, 2020 Nov 2, 2019 Aug 3, 2019 May 4, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 29,062 103,870 138,900 147,909 162,676 131,977 166,990 163,637 154,481 6,066 -114,761 -255,835 -488,719 -362,279 -278,176 -152,555 94,497 56,335 52,194 -13,569
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,076,230 2,132,580 2,147,340 2,134,500 2,009,620 2,171,380 2,102,440 2,087,740 2,014,630 2,093,940 1,946,050 2,032,460 1,976,600 2,226,720 2,273,260 2,437,840 2,465,070 2,536,980 2,557,250 2,549,170
ROA 1.40% 4.87% 6.47% 6.93% 8.09% 6.08% 7.94% 7.84% 7.67% 0.29% -5.90% -12.59% -24.73% -16.27% -12.24% -6.26% 3.83% 2.22% 2.04% -0.53%

February 3, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $29,062K ÷ $2,076,230K
= 1.40%

Designer Brands Inc's return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuations over the past few quarters. The ROA has ranged from a low of -24.73% in January 2021 to a high of 8.09% in January 2023, indicating significant variability in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets.

Overall, the ROA has been positive in most periods, with an average ROA of approximately 3.49% over the period analyzed. This suggests that Designer Brands Inc has generally been effective in utilizing its assets to generate profits, although there have been periods of subpar performance, such as in January 2021 and before.

Investors and stakeholders should pay attention to the trend in ROA to assess the company's efficiency in generating profits from its assets. A consistent and improving ROA indicates strong management of assets and profitability, while fluctuations or downward trends may signal operational challenges or inefficiencies that could impact the company's financial performance.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024