Walmart Inc (WMT)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 29,348,000 | 27,012,000 | 20,428,000 | 25,942,000 | 22,548,000 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 260,823,000 | 252,399,000 | 243,457,000 | 244,860,000 | 252,496,000 |
| Operating ROA | 11.25% | 10.70% | 8.39% | 10.59% | 8.93% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $29,348,000K ÷ $260,823,000K
= 11.25%
The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) for Walmart Inc has shown a positive trend over the past five years, increasing from 8.93% on January 31, 2021, to 11.25% on January 31, 2025. This indicates that the company has been able to generate more operating profit relative to its total assets. The improvement in operating ROA demonstrates Walmart's efficient utilization of its assets to generate operating income. However, there was a slight decrease in 2023 compared to 2022, but the overall trend remains positive. This consistent performance suggests that Walmart Inc has been effectively managing its operations to enhance profitability in relation to its asset base.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025