Signet Jewelers Ltd (SIG)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 810,400 461,500 487,300 557,600 376,700 413,700 468,800 548,000 769,900 709,900 626,600 320,300 -15,200 -90,700 -135,500 -89,900 97,200 -197,800 -200,400 -195,500
Total assets US$ in thousands 6,813,200 6,064,900 6,087,400 6,205,400 6,620,400 6,346,000 6,164,400 6,286,300 6,575,100 6,387,500 6,311,900 6,180,800 6,178,900 6,532,500 6,578,100 6,877,700 6,299,100 6,101,600 5,965,600 6,193,300
ROA 11.89% 7.61% 8.01% 8.99% 5.69% 6.52% 7.60% 8.72% 11.71% 11.11% 9.93% 5.18% -0.25% -1.39% -2.06% -1.31% 1.54% -3.24% -3.36% -3.16%

February 3, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $810,400K ÷ $6,813,200K
= 11.89%

Signet Jewelers Ltd's return on assets (ROA) has exhibited variability over the historical periods provided. The company's ROA ranged from negative figures to positive figures, indicating fluctuations in its ability to generate profits relative to its total assets.

The ROA was relatively stable around the 7% to 9% range in the early part of the data series, showing consistent profitability in utilizing its assets to generate earnings. However, there was a notable increase in the ROA in later periods, reaching as high as 11.89% and 11.71%, suggesting improved efficiency in asset utilization and higher profitability.

It is important to note the negative ROA values observed in some periods, particularly in 2020 and 2021, which could indicate challenges in profitability and asset management during those times. Management may need to address underlying issues to improve the company's ability to generate earnings from its assets.

Overall, Signet Jewelers Ltd's ROA performance indicates a mix of profitability levels throughout the periods, highlighting the importance of consistent monitoring and management of asset utilization efficiency to drive sustainable profitability growth.