John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc (JBSS)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Jun 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021
Operating income US$ in thousands 84,711 85,187 90,224 62,982 62,952
Total assets US$ in thousands 597,603 515,575 425,287 447,262 398,455
Operating ROA 14.18% 16.52% 21.21% 14.08% 15.80%

June 30, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $84,711K ÷ $597,603K
= 14.18%

The operating return on assets (ROA) for John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. demonstrates noticeable fluctuations over the analyzed period from June 30, 2021, through June 30, 2025. In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, the company achieved an operating ROA of 15.80%, indicating a moderate level of efficiency in generating operating income relative to its total assets. This figure declined to 14.08% in the subsequent year ending June 30, 2022, reflecting a slight deterioration in operational efficiency or possibly an increase in asset base without a proportional increase in operating income.

A significant improvement is observed in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, when the operating ROA rose markedly to 21.21%. This increase suggests enhanced operational performance, potentially driven by higher profitability, cost efficiencies, or effective asset utilization. However, this elevated level was not sustained, as the operating ROA decreased to 16.52% for the year ending June 30, 2024, indicating a moderation in operational efficiency.

The latest data for June 30, 2025, shows a further decline to 14.18%, returning to a level below the 2021 figure. This trend could imply challenges such as increased asset base without corresponding income growth, margin pressures, or strategic shifts impacting operational performance. Overall, the company's operating ROA has experienced considerable volatility over the observed period, with a notable peak in 2023 followed by a decline, suggesting variability in operational efficiency that warrants ongoing analysis for sustainable financial health.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc
JBSS
14.18%
Hershey Co
HSY
22.39%
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
TR
8.76%