Ethan Allen Interiors Inc (ETD)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 77,991 87,053 100,516 115,897 137,196 890,616 894,481 893,704 881,414 120,367 106,701 92,964 77,285 40,776 21,035 7,684 14,644 22,442 33,865 40,789
Total assets US$ in thousands 744,917 742,216 722,175 739,563 745,453 741,323 713,981 721,849 719,895 714,903 689,328 678,294 683,245 687,546 636,219 622,521 622,789 703,104 621,927 653,899
Operating ROA 10.47% 11.73% 13.92% 15.67% 18.40% 120.14% 125.28% 123.81% 122.44% 16.84% 15.48% 13.71% 11.31% 5.93% 3.31% 1.23% 2.35% 3.19% 5.45% 6.24%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $77,991K ÷ $744,917K
= 10.47%

Operating ROA is a key financial ratio that indicates a company's ability to generate profits from its assets used in operations. In the case of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc, the operating ROA has displayed considerable volatility over the historical period provided.

The operating ROA for Ethan Allen Interiors Inc has ranged from as low as 1.23% to as high as 125.28% during the period from September 2019 to June 2024. This significant fluctuation suggests varying levels of efficiency in utilizing assets to generate operating profits.

The trend indicates that there was a sudden and significant spike in operating ROA in the first quarter of 2023 and the following quarter, as the ratio jumped to exceptionally high levels of 120.14% and 125.28%, respectively. This is likely due to unusual or one-time factors impacting the profitability of the company during these periods, such as extraordinary gains or losses.

After those extraordinary spikes, the operating ROA reverted to more normal levels, ranging between 10.47% to 18.40% since September 2023. Despite the volatility, the operating ROA generally stayed above 5%, indicating that Ethan Allen Interiors Inc has generally been able to generate positive returns from its operational assets.

In conclusion, the operating ROA of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc has been fluctuating significantly, with some periods of exceptionally high values, possibly influenced by exceptional factors. Investors and stakeholders should carefully analyze the company's operational efficiency and profitability drivers to fully understand the implications of the fluctuating operating ROA.