Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Nov 1, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 | May 3, 2020 | Feb 2, 2020 | Nov 3, 2019 | Aug 4, 2019 | May 5, 2019 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,244,193 | 1,255,889 | 1,280,445 | 1,374,418 | 1,498,422 | 1,553,207 | 1,543,841 | 1,501,420 | 1,453,116 | 1,330,631 | 1,274,968 | 1,137,229 | 910,697 | 712,296 | 539,583 | 440,387 | 465,874 | 463,041 | 455,534 | 443,535 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 5,273,550 | 4,883,770 | 4,571,810 | 4,471,040 | 4,663,020 | 4,594,010 | 4,319,170 | 4,210,710 | 4,625,620 | 4,477,320 | 4,245,040 | 4,110,240 | 4,661,420 | 4,310,680 | 4,487,300 | 4,418,120 | 4,054,040 | 3,963,820 | 3,869,680 | 3,788,360 |
| Operating ROA | 23.59% | 25.72% | 28.01% | 30.74% | 32.13% | 33.81% | 35.74% | 35.66% | 31.41% | 29.72% | 30.03% | 27.67% | 19.54% | 16.52% | 12.02% | 9.97% | 11.49% | 11.68% | 11.77% | 11.71% |
January 28, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,244,193K ÷ $5,273,550K
= 23.59%
Williams-Sonoma Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has displayed fluctuations over the periods presented in the data. The operating ROA ranged from 9.97% to 35.74% during the time frame. The highest operating ROA was recorded at 35.74% in July 31, 2022, and the lowest at 9.97% in May 3, 2020.
The trend of the operating ROA indicates some variability but generally shows a decreasing pattern from 2019 to 2022, with a slight increase in 2023. This suggests a potential decline in the efficiency of the company's asset utilization and profitability over the mentioned period.
It is worth noting that while the operating ROA experienced fluctuations, it remained above 10% in most instances, indicating that Williams-Sonoma Inc has been able to generate positive returns from its operational activities relative to its assets. However, the decreasing trend in recent periods may warrant further examination to identify the factors influencing the company's profitability and efficiency in asset management.