Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc (DKS)

Return on equity (ROE)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,165,307 1,161,771 1,230,391 1,069,267 995,078 942,976 890,874 994,417 1,097,960 1,089,250 1,080,540 1,004,347 928,154 1,011,035 1,093,916 1,126,019 1,243,656 1,271,247 1,269,258 1,325,212
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,198,260 3,063,380 2,924,880 2,687,270 2,617,280 2,617,280 2,384,700 2,384,700 2,644,360 2,644,360 2,674,170 2,674,170 2,524,620 2,524,620 2,377,170 2,377,170 2,173,510 2,173,510 2,194,610 2,101,590
ROE 36.44% 37.92% 42.07% 39.79% 38.02% 36.03% 37.36% 41.70% 41.52% 41.19% 40.41% 37.56% 36.76% 40.05% 46.02% 47.37% 57.22% 58.49% 57.84% 63.06%

January 31, 2025 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,165,307K ÷ $3,198,260K
= 36.44%

Based on the provided data, Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown some fluctuations over the past few years. The ROE was at a high of 63.06% as of January 31, 2022, indicating the company was generating $0.63 in profit for every $1 of shareholder equity.

However, the ROE gradually decreased to 36.44% as of January 31, 2025. This decline suggests that the company's ability to generate profits relative to its shareholders' equity has weakened over time.

It is important to analyze the factors that contributed to the decrease in ROE, such as changes in net income, total equity, or financial leverage. A declining ROE could be a cause for concern as it may indicate inefficiencies in the company's operations or the need for improvements in capital allocation strategies.

Overall, the trend in Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc's ROE highlights the importance of monitoring and understanding the financial performance of the company to make informed investment decisions.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc
DKS
36.44%
Academy Sports Outdoors Inc
ASO
20.88%
ODP Corp
ODP
1.36%