Patterson Companies Inc (PDCO)

Return on assets (ROA)

Apr 27, 2024 Apr 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2022 Apr 24, 2021 Apr 25, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 185,931 207,557 203,210 155,981 -588,446
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,896,730 2,879,150 2,741,630 2,751,510 2,715,350
ROA 6.42% 7.21% 7.41% 5.67% -21.67%

April 27, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $185,931K ÷ $2,896,730K
= 6.42%

Patterson Companies Inc's return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year ending on April 27, 2024, the ROA was 6.42%, a decrease from the previous year's 7.21%. Despite the slight decline, the company's ROA remains positive, indicating that it generated a profit relative to its total assets.

Comparing the ROA of Patterson Companies Inc to the previous years, it is evident that the company's performance has been relatively stable over the period. The highest ROA of 7.41% was recorded in April 30, 2022, while the lowest ROA of -21.67% occurred on April 25, 2020, signifying a period of operational inefficiency or financial distress.

Overall, Patterson Companies Inc's ROA trend suggests that the company has been able to effectively utilize its assets to generate profit, with some variability in performance observed. It would be beneficial for stakeholders to delve deeper into the company's financial operations to understand the factors driving these fluctuations and assess the sustainability of its profitability.


Peer comparison

Apr 27, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Patterson Companies Inc
PDCO
6.42%
Henry Schein Inc
HSIC
3.93%
Owens & Minor Inc
OMI
-0.81%