US Foods Holding Corp (USFD)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 506,000 265,000 164,000 -226,000 385,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 13,187,000 12,773,000 12,521,000 12,423,000 11,288,000
ROA 3.84% 2.07% 1.31% -1.82% 3.41%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $506,000K ÷ $13,187,000K
= 3.84%

The return on assets (ROA) for US Foods Holding Corp has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the ROA improved significantly to 3.84%, marking a positive trend from the previous year's 2.07%. The ROA in 2021 also showed a notable increase compared to 2020, reaching 1.31%. However, in 2020, the company experienced a negative ROA of -1.82%, indicating a period of financial difficulty or inefficiency. Prior to that, in 2019, US Foods Holding Corp achieved a healthy ROA of 3.41%.

Overall, the company's ROA performance has been mixed, with ups and downs in recent years. It is essential for the company to maintain a positive and increasing ROA to demonstrate effective asset management and profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
US Foods Holding Corp
USFD
3.84%
Domino’s Pizza Inc
DPZ
30.99%
Sysco Corporation
SYY
7.85%