SpartanNash Co (SPTN)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Oct 7, 2023 Jul 15, 2023 Apr 22, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Oct 8, 2022 Apr 23, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Oct 9, 2021 Jul 17, 2021 Apr 24, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jul 11, 2020 Apr 18, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Oct 5, 2019 Jul 13, 2019 Apr 20, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 52,237 42,582 40,919 40,740 51,648 66,174 73,524 73,751 63,599 68,375 80,028 75,914 69,245 48,956 13,675 5,742 -13,690 4,112 28,698 33,572
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,355,580 2,333,780 2,326,910 2,296,190 2,306,560 2,341,480 2,264,230 2,206,780 2,242,680 2,209,150 2,275,570 2,277,390 2,321,560 2,296,550 2,314,220 2,277,390 2,334,550 2,291,960 2,359,500 1,971,910
ROA 2.22% 1.82% 1.76% 1.77% 2.24% 2.83% 3.25% 3.34% 2.84% 3.10% 3.52% 3.33% 2.98% 2.13% 0.59% 0.25% -0.59% 0.18% 1.22% 1.70%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $52,237K ÷ $2,355,580K
= 2.22%

The return on assets (ROA) for SpartanNash Co has shown fluctuations over the past few years. The ROA ranged from -0.59% to 3.52% during the period under review.

The ROA peaked at 3.52% in the third quarter of 2021, indicating that the company generated $0.0352 in profit for every dollar of assets it owned during that period. This could suggest efficient asset utilization or strong profitability.

However, the ROA dipped to -0.59% in the first quarter of 2020, indicating a loss situation where the company's assets were not generating sufficient profits.

Overall, the trend in ROA indicates variability in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets. It is important for SpartanNash Co to focus on optimizing asset utilization and profitability to ensure consistent positive ROA figures in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023