Shoe Carnival Inc (SCVL)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Operating income US$ in thousands 91,152 93,505 95,581 146,444 146,444
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,124,130 1,042,020 1,042,020 989,781 989,781
Operating ROA 8.11% 8.97% 9.17% 14.80% 14.80%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $91,152K ÷ $1,124,130K
= 8.11%

The operating return on assets (ROA) for Shoe Carnival Inc has shown a declining trend over the years. As of January 28, 2023, and January 31, 2023, the operating ROA stood at a consistent 14.80%. However, by January 31, 2024, there was a noticeable decrease to 9.17%, followed by a further decline to 8.97% by February 3, 2024. The downward trend continued as of January 31, 2025, with the operating ROA dropping to 8.11%.

This decreasing trend in operating ROA could indicate inefficiencies in the company's operations in generating profits from its assets. It is essential for Shoe Carnival Inc to closely evaluate its operating efficiency and asset utilization to improve the return on assets in the future.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Shoe Carnival Inc
SCVL
8.11%
Boot Barn Holdings Inc
BOOT
11.62%
Foot Locker Inc
FL
1.53%