Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 26, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 26, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 27, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,389,000 | 1,366,200 | 1,461,900 | 1,580,100 | 1,449,100 | 1,332,200 | 1,197,300 | 1,062,800 | 1,158,800 | 1,254,800 | 1,351,800 | 1,448,800 | 1,307,500 | 1,166,200 | 1,057,400 | 951,700 | 1,066,100 | 1,171,100 | 1,231,000 | 1,287,600 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 12,560,900 | 12,519,200 | 11,355,500 | 12,965,600 | 11,323,000 | 11,358,200 | 11,358,200 | 11,322,100 | 11,322,100 | 11,269,200 | 11,269,200 | 10,241,500 | 10,241,500 | 10,075,400 | 10,075,400 | 10,025,300 | 10,025,300 | 10,014,500 | 10,014,500 | 11,673,200 |
| Operating ROA | 11.06% | 10.91% | 12.87% | 12.19% | 12.80% | 11.73% | 10.54% | 9.39% | 10.23% | 11.13% | 12.00% | 14.15% | 12.77% | 11.57% | 10.49% | 9.49% | 10.63% | 11.69% | 12.29% | 11.03% |
February 28, 2025 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,389,000K ÷ $12,560,900K
= 11.06%
Darden Restaurants Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown some fluctuations over the past few years. The operating ROA ranged from a low of 9.39% on November 30, 2023, to a high of 14.15% on May 31, 2023. The trend indicates a general upward trajectory in the operating ROA, with peaks and valleys along the way.
The average operating ROA during this period seems to be around 11% to 12%, with some quarters performing better than others. For instance, the operating ROA was notably higher in the quarters ending in May 2023, May 2024, and August 2024, indicating potentially stronger operational performance during those periods.
Overall, Darden Restaurants Inc's operating ROA appears to be relatively stable and demonstrates the company's ability to generate profits from its assets. However, it would be beneficial to further analyze the reasons behind the fluctuations in order to identify areas for improvement and sustainably enhance profitability.
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Feb 28, 2025