Shoe Carnival Inc (SCVL)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Feb 3, 2024 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 29, 2022 Oct 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 May 1, 2021 Jan 30, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Aug 1, 2020 May 2, 2020 Feb 1, 2020 Nov 2, 2019 Aug 3, 2019 May 4, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 93,505 102,230 117,872 131,999 146,444 145,663 164,510 185,435 207,654 190,306 148,045 102,729 21,865 16,077 14,064 15,340 54,209 50,929 48,795 48,052
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,042,020 1,023,470 1,043,200 976,629 989,781 966,336 914,515 861,734 812,264 786,509 784,056 750,089 642,747 623,343 689,518 629,550 628,374 647,712 693,373 628,618
Operating ROA 8.97% 9.99% 11.30% 13.52% 14.80% 15.07% 17.99% 21.52% 25.56% 24.20% 18.88% 13.70% 3.40% 2.58% 2.04% 2.44% 8.63% 7.86% 7.04% 7.64%

February 3, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $93,505K ÷ $1,042,020K
= 8.97%

Operating return on assets (operating ROA) measures the efficiency of Shoe Carnival Inc in generating operating profits from its assets. Looking at the historical trend of operating ROA from May 2019 to February 2024, we can observe fluctuations in the company's performance.

The operating ROA of Shoe Carnival Inc has shown variability over this period, with the highest operating ROA recorded at 25.56% in January 2022 and the lowest at 2.04% in May 2020. The company's operating ROA generally increased from 2019 to early 2022, reaching its peak at 25.56% before declining in subsequent periods.

The increasing trend in operating ROA from 2019 to early 2022 indicates improved operational efficiency and profitability relative to the company's asset base. However, the decline in operating ROA in the latest quarters suggests a potential decrease in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets efficiently.

It is important for Shoe Carnival Inc to closely monitor and address the factors affecting its operating ROA to ensure sustainable profitability and efficiency in utilizing its assets in the future.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024