Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 1,467,530 1,478,910 1,434,940 1,306,700 996,928
Total assets US$ in thousands 9,805,480 9,188,150 8,489,990 7,767,470 7,049,120
Operating ROA 14.97% 16.10% 16.90% 16.82% 14.14%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $1,467,530K ÷ $9,805,480K
= 14.97%

Tractor Supply Company's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown a positive trend over the past five years. The operating ROA increased from 14.14% in December 2020 to 16.90% in December 2022, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets. However, there was a slight decrease to 14.97% by December 2024.

Overall, the company has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating income, with operating ROA consistently above 14% during the period. This suggests efficient asset management and operational performance, but the slight dip in 2024 may warrant further investigation to understand the factors contributing to the decrease in the ratio.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Tractor Supply Company
TSCO
14.97%
Fastenal Company
FAST
32.14%
Sherwin-Williams Co
SHW
15.97%