Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	402,462	329,912	310,015	296,622	287,674	271,385	225,602	180,983	159,699	169,189	220,813	288,602	310,616	298,238	286,087	193,225	1,236	-7,799	-28,851	-2,931
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
ROA		8.91%	7.35%	7.28%	7.08%	7.00%	6.60%	5.68%	4.77%	4.34%	4.55%	6.04%	7.92%	8.19%	7.67%	7.64%	5.40%	0.03%	-0.22%	-0.84%	-0.09%

January 31, 2025 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $402,462K ÷ $4,519,480K
= 8.91%

Urban Outfitters Inc's return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuating performance over the past few years. Starting at negative values in fiscal year 2020, the company gradually improved its ROA to reach positive territory by January 2021. From April 2021 to January 2025, Urban Outfitters Inc consistently saw a positive ROA trend, indicating the company's ability to generate earnings from its assets. The ROA increased steadily, peaking at 8.91% as of January 31, 2025. This upward trend signifies efficient utilization of assets to generate profits, reflecting positively on the company's operational effectiveness and financial performance. Overall, the improving ROA trend suggests that Urban Outfitters Inc is effectively managing its assets to generate returns for its stakeholders.