Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Operating income US$ in thousands 1,462,000 -881,800 -881,800 2,236,300 2,236,300
Total assets US$ in thousands 18,644,000 22,023,500 22,023,500 23,022,100 23,022,100
Operating ROA 7.84% -4.00% -4.00% 9.71% 9.71%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $1,462,000K ÷ $18,644,000K
= 7.84%

Analyzing Dollar Tree Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) over the specified periods, it is observed that the metric fluctuated. The operating ROA was stable at 9.71% for January 28, 2023, and January 31, 2023. However, a notable decline was witnessed in the subsequent periods, with a decrease to -4.00% for both January 31, 2024, and February 3, 2024. This negative trend indicates that the company's operating income generated from its assets was insufficient to cover the asset base during those periods. Nevertheless, there was a positive recovery as of January 31, 2025, with the operating ROA rebounding to 7.84%. This improvement suggests that Dollar Tree Inc was able to enhance its operational efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits.