Patterson Companies Inc (PDCO)

Return on assets (ROA)

Jan 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Apr 27, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 27, 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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 138,775 174,556 195,490 229,478 202,400 175,322 158,853 142,384 177,391 212,398 235,093 257,788 236,896 216,004 186,665 157,326 167,131 170,064 202,480 226,220
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,832,590 2,845,600 2,874,760 2,969,060 2,896,730 2,939,950 2,939,950 2,889,690 2,889,690 2,883,630 2,883,630 2,879,150 2,879,150 2,941,990 2,941,990 2,880,470 2,880,470 2,758,370 2,758,370 2,741,630
ROA 4.90% 6.13% 6.80% 7.73% 6.99% 5.96% 5.40% 4.93% 6.14% 7.37% 8.15% 8.95% 8.23% 7.34% 6.34% 5.46% 5.80% 6.17% 7.34% 8.25%

January 31, 2025 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $138,775K ÷ $2,832,590K
= 4.90%

The Return on Assets (ROA) of Patterson Companies Inc has shown fluctuations over the periods indicated in the data provided. ROA is a financial metric that measures a company's efficiency in generating profits relative to its total assets.

Based on the data:

- The ROA ranged from 4.90% to 8.95% during the periods.
- The highest ROA was recorded on April 30, 2023, at 8.95%, indicating that the company was able to generate a higher level of profit relative to its assets in that period.
- The lowest ROA was observed on October 31, 2023, at 4.93%, which reflects a lower profitability level in relation to the company's assets during that time.
- Overall, the ROA seems to have experienced some variability, with fluctuations noted across different quarters.

It is important for investors and analysts to closely monitor the ROA trend over time as it can provide insights into the company's operational efficiency and profitability levels. A consistently high ROA indicates effective asset utilization and strong financial performance, while a declining trend may signal inefficiencies in asset management or declining profitability.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Patterson Companies Inc
PDCO
4.90%
Henry Schein Inc
HSIC
3.82%
Owens & Minor Inc
OMI
-7.79%