Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,478,912 1,503,887 1,469,394 1,435,097 1,434,943 1,368,787 1,359,600 1,320,448 1,306,698 1,198,111 1,153,063 1,114,926 996,928 1,002,899 912,539 752,350 743,220 733,164 724,495 710,396
Total assets US$ in thousands 9,188,150 9,205,010 9,032,820 8,848,820 8,489,990 7,911,730 7,869,190 7,686,810 7,767,470 7,745,190 7,687,890 7,359,680 7,049,120 6,860,800 6,611,080 6,002,400 5,289,270 5,429,300 5,312,720 5,437,200
Operating ROA 16.10% 16.34% 16.27% 16.22% 16.90% 17.30% 17.28% 17.18% 16.82% 15.47% 15.00% 15.15% 14.14% 14.62% 13.80% 12.53% 14.05% 13.50% 13.64% 13.07%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,478,912K ÷ $9,188,150K
= 16.10%

Tractor Supply Company's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown a fairly stable trend over the analyzed periods. The operating ROA ranged from a low of 12.53% in March 2020 to a high of 17.30% in September 2022, indicating the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its total assets.

The operating ROA stayed consistently above 15% for most of the periods, signifying efficient utilization of assets to generate operating profits. The slight fluctuations in the operating ROA indicate some variability in the company's operational efficiency over time.

Overall, Tractor Supply Company has demonstrated a strong performance in terms of operating ROA, with consistent levels above 15% reflecting effective asset management and operational profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Tractor Supply Company
TSCO
16.10%
Fastenal Company
FAST
34.25%
Sherwin-Williams Co
SHW
18.13%