Winnebago Industries Inc (WGO)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Aug 31, 2024 May 25, 2024 Feb 24, 2024 Nov 25, 2023 Aug 26, 2023 May 27, 2023 Feb 25, 2023 Nov 26, 2022 Aug 27, 2022 May 28, 2022 Feb 26, 2022 Nov 27, 2021 Aug 28, 2021 May 29, 2021 Feb 27, 2021 Nov 28, 2020 Aug 29, 2020 May 30, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 100,200 175,500 212,500 253,900 300,700 366,900 463,100 523,100 583,600 579,874 505,610 468,785 407,400 355,824 245,215 174,884 113,763 90,130 147,277 146,536
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,384,200 2,425,000 2,433,900 2,368,900 2,432,400 2,412,800 2,445,400 2,394,000 2,416,700 2,427,130 2,309,430 2,206,360 2,062,570 1,979,770 1,855,800 1,780,990 1,713,700 1,533,040 1,571,930 1,553,620
Operating ROA 4.20% 7.24% 8.73% 10.72% 12.36% 15.21% 18.94% 21.85% 24.15% 23.89% 21.89% 21.25% 19.75% 17.97% 13.21% 9.82% 6.64% 5.88% 9.37% 9.43%

August 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $100,200K ÷ $2,384,200K
= 4.20%

Winnebago Industries Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has exhibited varying levels over the historical periods available. The trend shows a generally increasing pattern from 5.88% in February 2020 to a peak of 24.15% in August 2022 before gradually decreasing.

During the most recent period reported in August 2024, the operating ROA stood at 4.20%, signaling a decline compared to the previous periods. This decrease in operating ROA may indicate potential challenges in efficiently utilizing the company's assets to generate operating income.

It is important for Winnebago Industries Inc to analyze the factors contributing to the fluctuation in the operating ROA to identify areas for improvement. Management should focus on optimizing asset utilization and operational efficiency to enhance the profitability of the company and deliver sustainable returns to shareholders.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Winnebago Industries Inc
WGO
4.20%
Thor Industries Inc
THO
6.31%