Foot Locker Inc (FL)

Return on equity (ROE)

Jan 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 12,000 -426,000 -782,000 -742,000 -722,000 -338,000 46,000 54,000 62,000 86,000 110,000 170,000 230,000 305,000 380,000 417,000 424,000 433,000 497,000 522,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,909,000 2,868,000 2,897,000 2,886,000 2,890,000 2,890,000 3,205,000 3,205,000 3,247,000 3,247,000 3,283,000 3,283,000 3,293,000 3,293,000 3,252,000 3,259,000 3,210,000 3,217,000 3,215,000 3,243,000
ROE 0.41% -14.85% -26.99% -25.71% -24.98% -11.70% 1.44% 1.68% 1.91% 2.65% 3.35% 5.18% 6.98% 9.26% 11.69% 12.80% 13.21% 13.46% 15.46% 16.10%

January 31, 2025 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $12,000K ÷ $2,909,000K
= 0.41%

The return on equity (ROE) of Foot Locker Inc has exhibited a declining trend over the past few years. The ROE decreased from 16.10% as of January 31, 2022, to 0.41% as of January 31, 2025. This significant decrease indicates a weakening performance in generating profits from shareholders' equity.

The decline in ROE could be attributed to various factors such as decreasing net income, inefficient utilization of equity, or an increase in total equity. It is important for Foot Locker Inc to address the factors impacting ROE to improve its profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.

Overall, the decreasing trend in ROE for Foot Locker Inc suggests a need for strategic improvements to enhance the company's profitability and generate higher returns for its shareholders.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Foot Locker Inc
FL
0.41%
Boot Barn Holdings Inc
BOOT
15.58%
Shoe Carnival Inc
SCVL
11.37%