Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,462,000 -933,900 -2,089,300 -1,990,700 -2,109,600 69,200 1,179,000 1,297,000 1,415,000 1,745,300 2,075,600 2,037,200 1,998,800 1,886,100 1,773,400 2,123,600 2,321,100 2,394,500 2,199,600 1,778,600
Total assets US$ in thousands 18,644,000 23,332,800 22,616,600 22,110,200 22,023,500 22,023,500 24,031,200 24,031,200 23,428,000 23,428,000 23,108,600 23,108,600 23,022,100 23,022,100 22,909,500 22,909,500 22,676,300 22,676,300 22,372,300 21,721,800
Operating ROA 7.84% -4.00% -9.24% -9.00% -9.58% 0.31% 4.91% 5.40% 6.04% 7.45% 8.98% 8.82% 8.68% 8.19% 7.74% 9.27% 10.24% 10.56% 9.83% 8.19%

January 31, 2025 calculation

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

The operating return on assets (ROA) of Dollar Tree Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the reported periods. Starting from January 31, 2022, with an operating ROA of 8.19%, the metric experienced some variability before reaching its peak at 10.56% on July 30, 2022. Subsequently, there was a slight decrease in operating ROA by October 31, 2022, at 7.74%.

However, from January 28, 2023, to July 31, 2023, there was a noticeable decline in operating ROA, dropping from 8.19% to 6.04%. This negative trend continued until October 31, 2023, where the operating ROA decreased to 4.91%. Notably, the metric hit its lowest point on February 3, 2024, with a negative operating ROA of -9.58%.

Following this downturn, Dollar Tree Inc managed to recover its operating ROA by January 31, 2025, achieving a positive return of 7.84%. This improvement suggests potential efforts to enhance operational efficiency and asset utilization. Overall, the data highlights the volatile nature of Dollar Tree Inc's operating ROA over the given time frame.