Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM)
Return on assets (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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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 949,762 | 950,316 | 964,754 | 1,030,322 | 1,127,904 | 1,175,852 | 1,173,653 | 1,152,648 | 1,126,337 | 1,032,351 | 984,599 | 873,093 | 680,714 | 537,804 | 410,745 | 338,829 | 356,062 | 345,355 | 352,107 | 341,172 |
| 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 |
| ROA | 18.01% | 19.46% | 21.10% | 23.04% | 24.19% | 25.60% | 27.17% | 27.37% | 24.35% | 23.06% | 23.19% | 21.24% | 14.60% | 12.48% | 9.15% | 7.67% | 8.78% | 8.71% | 9.10% | 9.01% |
January 28, 2024 calculation
ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $949,762K ÷ $5,273,550K
= 18.01%
The Return on Assets (ROA) of Williams-Sonoma Inc has varied over the past several reporting periods, with a general upward trend followed by some fluctuations. From Nov 2019 to Jan 2023, the ROA increased steadily from 8.71% to 24.19%, indicating improving efficiency in generating profits from its assets. However, there was a significant drop in ROA in the next two quarters, decreasing to 21.10% in Jul 2023 and 18.01% in Jan 2024.
The highest ROA was recorded in Jul 2022 at 27.17%, followed closely by 27.37% in May 2022, suggesting a period of strong profitability relative to its assets. Conversely, the lowest ROA of 7.67% in May 2020 indicates a relatively weaker performance during that period.
Overall, the company has shown a generally positive trend in utilizing its assets efficiently to generate profits, although some fluctuations reflect changing market conditions and business performance. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks may provide additional insights into Williams-Sonoma Inc's financial performance.