Ethan Allen Interiors Inc (ETD)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 61,988 68,584 72,912 76,443 77,229 87,053 100,516 115,897 137,196 147,452 151,317 150,540 138,250 120,367 106,701 92,964 77,285 40,776 21,035 7,684
Total assets US$ in thousands 737,099 738,740 732,573 737,704 744,917 742,216 722,175 739,563 745,453 741,323 713,981 721,849 719,895 714,903 689,328 678,294 683,245 687,546 636,219 622,521
Operating ROA 8.41% 9.28% 9.95% 10.36% 10.37% 11.73% 13.92% 15.67% 18.40% 19.89% 21.19% 20.85% 19.20% 16.84% 15.48% 13.71% 11.31% 5.93% 3.31% 1.23%

June 30, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $61,988K ÷ $737,099K
= 8.41%

The operating return on assets (ROA) of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. demonstrates a notable fluctuation over the specified period, reflecting dynamic operational efficiency and profitability trends.

From September 30, 2020, at approximately 1.23%, the operating ROA experienced a significant upward trajectory, reaching a peak of 21.19% on December 31, 2022. This sharp increase suggests substantial improvements in operational performance and asset utilization during this period, likely driven by factors such as enhanced sales efficiency, cost management, and possibly favorable market conditions.

Post-peak, the operating ROA exhibited a gradual decline, decreasing to 19.89% in March 2023 and further down to 13.92% by December 31, 2023. The downward trend continued into 2024, with figures of 11.73% in the first quarter and dipping below 10% to 8.41% by June 30, 2025. This sustained decline indicates a reduction in operational profitability relative to the company's assets, which may be attributable to increasing costs, competitive pressures, changes in market demand, or strategic adjustments impacting efficiency.

Overall, the data reflects a substantial period of operational improvement culminating around late 2022, followed by a consistent downward trend in operating ROA, highlighting evolving challenges in maintaining previous profitability levels relative to the asset base.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc
ETD
8.41%
MasterBrand Inc.
MBC
8.04%