Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

May 31, 2024 May 26, 2024 May 31, 2023 May 28, 2023 May 31, 2022
Operating income US$ in thousands 1,314,200 1,314,200 1,201,800 1,201,800 1,162,200
Total assets US$ in thousands 11,323,000 11,323,000 10,241,500 10,241,500 10,135,800
Operating ROA 11.61% 11.61% 11.73% 11.73% 11.47%

May 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $1,314,200K ÷ $11,323,000K
= 11.61%

Based on the provided data, Darden Restaurants Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has been relatively stable over the period observed. The operating ROA ranged from 11.47% to 11.73% during the years analyzed. This consistency indicates that Darden Restaurants Inc is effectively generating operating income relative to its total assets. A higher operating ROA suggests that the company is efficiently utilizing its assets to generate profits. It is essential for Darden Restaurants Inc to monitor this ratio over time to ensure that its operational efficiency and asset utilization remain strong.