La-Z-Boy Incorporated (LZB)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Apr 30, 2024 Apr 27, 2024 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2022
Operating income US$ in thousands 150,796 150,796 211,439 211,439 206,756
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,913,440 1,913,440 1,866,260 1,866,260 1,932,090
Operating ROA 7.88% 7.88% 11.33% 11.33% 10.70%

April 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $150,796K ÷ $1,913,440K
= 7.88%

La-Z-Boy Incorporated's operating return on assets (ROA) has displayed some fluctuations over the past few years based on the provided data.

In April 2022, the operating ROA was at 10.70%, showing a decent performance. This figure increased slightly to 11.33% by April 2023, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets.

However, in April 2024, there was a notable decline in the operating ROA to 7.88%, which was maintained at the same level in the following period. This drop suggests a decrease in the company's efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate operating income compared to the previous years.

Overall, although there have been fluctuations in La-Z-Boy's operating ROA, the company should focus on strategies to improve asset utilization efficiency to enhance its profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Apr 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
La-Z-Boy Incorporated
LZB
7.88%
Leggett & Platt Incorporated
LEG
6.56%
Somnigroup International Inc.
SGI
10.60%