Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 23, 2020 Jun 30, 2020
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 11,376 5,908 29,553 18,460 11,958 4,026 -2,824 -5,040 -16,498 -19,801 -21,254 -20,479 -15,853 -21,576 -25,728 -35,833 -49,887 -38,458 -31,172 -16,210
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,696,970 1,675,420 1,661,760 1,618,830 1,605,790 1,564,860 1,532,820 1,506,920 1,494,860 1,501,770 1,480,080 1,449,730 1,457,570 1,440,300 1,432,270 1,407,590 1,145,350 1,137,200 1,137,200 1,123,940
Operating ROA 0.67% 0.35% 1.78% 1.14% 0.74% 0.26% -0.18% -0.33% -1.10% -1.32% -1.44% -1.41% -1.09% -1.50% -1.80% -2.55% -4.36% -3.38% -2.74% -1.44%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $11,376K ÷ $1,696,970K
= 0.67%

From June 30, 2020, to December 31, 2024, Shake Shack Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown improvement. The operating ROA started at a negative -1.44% in June 2020 and reached a peak of 1.78% by June 30, 2024. This indicates that Shake Shack has been able to generate more operating income relative to its assets over this period.

Despite fluctuations, there is an overall positive trend in the operating ROA, with a notable increase from negative values to positive ones. This suggests that the company has been able to enhance operational efficiency and profitability in the utilization of its assets.

It is important to note that a positive operating ROA indicates that the company is generating more operating income than the assets employed, which is a favorable sign for investors and stakeholders. However, ongoing monitoring of this ratio is essential to ensure sustained performance and value creation for the company and its shareholders.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
0.67%
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
17.26%
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
7.36%