Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)

Return on assets (ROA)

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 23, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 20,264 2,324 -7,327 -15,463 -24,091 -23,104 -23,258 -20,126 -8,655 -18,353 -21,734 -39,889 -42,158 -24,823 -8,920 16,321 19,827 20,962 15,643 14,217
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,605,860 1,581,940 1,549,900 1,524,000 1,511,950 1,515,970 1,480,080 1,449,730 1,457,570 1,440,300 1,432,270 1,407,590 1,145,350 1,137,200 1,123,940 1,040,010 968,268 963,272 898,244 846,968
ROA 1.26% 0.15% -0.47% -1.01% -1.59% -1.52% -1.57% -1.39% -0.59% -1.27% -1.52% -2.83% -3.68% -2.18% -0.79% 1.57% 2.05% 2.18% 1.74% 1.68%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $20,264K ÷ $1,605,860K
= 1.26%

Shake Shack Inc's return on assets (ROA) has displayed variability over the past few quarters. The ROA was notably negative in several periods, indicating challenges in generating profits relative to its asset base. However, the company saw improvement in ROA in the later quarters of 2023 and even achieved positive ROA figures in the last two quarters of 2019.

It is essential for Shake Shack Inc to sustain this positive trend in ROA to ensure efficient utilization of its assets to generate profits for shareholders. Monitoring ROA closely can provide insights into the company's operational efficiency and profitability levels relative to its asset base over time.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
1.26%
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
14.71%
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
3.94%