Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 199,363 141,508 111,911 185,852 175,948
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,206,930 1,112,990 1,090,370 1,101,280 993,353
Operating ROA 16.52% 12.71% 10.26% 16.88% 17.71%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $199,363K ÷ $1,206,930K
= 16.52%

Lancaster Colony Corporation's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has fluctuated over the past five years, exhibiting a general upward trend from 2020 to 2021 before experiencing a slight decline in subsequent years. The operating ROA was 17.71% in 2020, which then decreased to 16.88% in 2021, followed by a further decline to 10.26% in 2022. However, there was an improvement in 2023 with the operating ROA increasing to 12.71%, and another significant increase to 16.52% in 2024.

Overall, the company's operating ROA performance indicates that management has been able to efficiently generate operating income relative to its assets, with the recent increase in 2024 suggesting a potential rebound in profitability. Further analysis and monitoring of Lancaster Colony Corporation's operating ROA in conjunction with other financial metrics would be necessary to assess the company's overall financial health and performance accurately.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Lancaster Colony Corporation
LANC
16.52%
Kraft Heinz Co
KHC
5.06%
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc
LW
14.46%
Treehouse Foods Inc
THS
3.58%