Sysco Corporation (SYY)
Return on assets (ROA)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | US$ in thousands | 1,828,000 | 1,955,000 | 1,770,000 | 1,359,000 | 524,209 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 26,774,000 | 24,917,000 | 22,821,100 | 22,085,700 | 21,413,500 |
| ROA | 6.83% | 7.85% | 7.76% | 6.15% | 2.45% |
June 30, 2025 calculation
ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $1,828,000K ÷ $26,774,000K
= 6.83%
The analysis of Sysco Corporation's Return on Assets (ROA) over the specified period indicates a trend of overall improvement in asset utilization efficiency. As of June 30, 2021, the ROA was recorded at 2.45%, reflecting the company's initial profitability relative to its asset base at that time. Over the subsequent year, this measure experienced a significant increase to 6.15% by June 30, 2022, suggesting enhancements in operational efficiency and profitability.
The upward trajectory persisted into the following year, with the ROA reaching 7.76% as of June 30, 2023, indicating continued gains in generating net income from assets employed. This progression suggests that the company may have benefited from improved sales efficiency, cost management, or operational leverage during this period.
In the subsequent fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, the ROA slightly increased to 7.85%, which may be interpreted as stabilization at a higher efficiency level, reflecting sustained operational performance. However, in the latest measurement available as of June 30, 2025, the ROA declined to 6.83%, indicating a slight decrease in asset profitability, possibly due to factors such as increased asset base without a proportional increase in net income, changes in market conditions, or other operational challenges.
Overall, the trend from 2021 through 2024 demonstrates a substantial improvement in Sysco's ability to generate profit from its assets, whereas the marginal decline in 2025 warrants further investigation to understand underlying causes and assess future prospects.
Peer comparison
Jun 30, 2025