The TJX Companies Inc (TJX)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Jan 31, 2025 Nov 2, 2024 Aug 3, 2024 May 4, 2024 Feb 3, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022 Jan 29, 2022
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 6,302,000 6,297,000 6,152,000 3,700,000 3,649,000 537,000 160,000 123,000 149,940 -1,386,490 -1,199,490 -958,652 -1,177,992 550,178 280,858 2,370,970 -1,742,780 736,620 -1,249,000 -1,187,710
Total assets US$ in thousands 31,749,000 32,436,000 30,555,000 29,679,000 29,747,000 30,351,000 30,351,000 28,922,000 28,922,000 28,681,000 28,681,000 28,349,000 28,349,000 28,428,400 28,428,000 27,090,600 27,091,000 27,709,900 28,461,000 28,461,000
Operating ROA 19.85% 19.41% 20.13% 12.47% 12.27% 1.77% 0.53% 0.43% 0.52% -4.83% -4.18% -3.38% -4.16% 1.94% 0.99% 8.75% -6.43% 2.66% -4.39% -4.17%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $6,302,000K ÷ $31,749,000K
= 19.85%

The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) for The TJX Companies Inc has shown significant variability over the past few years, ranging from negative values to positive double-digit percentages. The company experienced negative operating ROA figures in the earlier periods, indicating challenges in effectively generating operating income in relation to its assets.

However, there has been a notable turnaround in the more recent periods, with operating ROA improving to positive values, reaching as high as 20.13% in August 2024. This suggests an enhancement in the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets, reflecting potential improvements in operational efficiency and profitability.

It is important to monitor the trend of operating ROA over time to assess the company's operational performance and asset utilization effectively. A sustained increase in operating ROA can signal improved profitability and efficiency in utilizing its assets to drive earnings.