Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)

Return on assets (ROA)

May 26, 2024 May 28, 2023 May 29, 2022 May 30, 2021 May 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 1,027,600 981,900 952,800 629,300 -52,400
Total assets US$ in thousands 11,323,000 10,241,500 10,135,800 10,656,100 9,946,100
ROA 9.08% 9.59% 9.40% 5.91% -0.53%

May 26, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $1,027,600K ÷ $11,323,000K
= 9.08%

The return on assets (ROA) for Darden Restaurants Inc has been consistently positive over the past five years, reflecting the company's ability to generate earnings relative to its total assets. The ROA increased from 5.91% in 2021 to 9.08% in 2024, indicating improved efficiency in utilizing assets to generate profits. The ROA peaked at 9.59% in 2023, showing strong performance, before slightly decreasing to 9.40% in 2022. Notably, the company turned around a negative ROA of -0.53% in 2020 to positive figures in the following years, showcasing improved asset management and profitability. Overall, Darden Restaurants Inc's ROA trend suggests effective asset utilization and profitability growth over the period analyzed.


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May 26, 2024