Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 478,365 | 427,274 | 407,561 | 394,524 | 386,682 | 349,709 | 298,049 | 251,769 | 226,623 | 242,681 | 301,265 | 381,300 | 408,566 | 390,038 | 372,644 | 276,210 | 3,972 | 7,767 | -15,472 | -6,830 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 4,519,480 | 4,485,780 | 4,258,820 | 4,188,700 | 4,111,210 | 4,109,660 | 3,969,940 | 3,792,670 | 3,682,910 | 3,720,120 | 3,653,430 | 3,642,310 | 3,791,350 | 3,890,610 | 3,742,890 | 3,579,610 | 3,546,340 | 3,530,680 | 3,425,280 | 3,356,200 |
| Operating ROA | 10.58% | 9.53% | 9.57% | 9.42% | 9.41% | 8.51% | 7.51% | 6.64% | 6.15% | 6.52% | 8.25% | 10.47% | 10.78% | 10.03% | 9.96% | 7.72% | 0.11% | 0.22% | -0.45% | -0.20% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $478,365K ÷ $4,519,480K
= 10.58%
Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) is a key financial ratio that measures a company's ability to generate profits from its operational activities relative to its total assets.
Analyzing the data provided for Urban Outfitters Inc, the Operating ROA shows fluctuating trends over the period. Starting from a negative trend in April 2020 and July 2020, the company gradually improved its performance, achieving positive Operating ROA figures from October 2020 onwards.
The period from April 2021 to January 2025 demonstrates a consistent uptrend in Urban Outfitters Inc's Operating ROA, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability. The ratio increased from 7.72% in April 2021 to 10.58% in January 2025, showing a positive trajectory in utilizing assets to generate operating income.
Overall, the increasing trend in Operating ROA reflects Urban Outfitters Inc's ability to effectively utilize its assets to generate operating profits, signifying positive operational performance and efficiency within the company.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025