Stock Analysis on Net

Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since August 24, 2023.

Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2008

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Calculation

Ulta Beauty Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02).

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The analysis of the annual financial data reveals several key trends and patterns in the company's profitability, asset base, and return on assets (ROA) over the period under review.

Net Income
Net income shows a general upward trajectory, starting at approximately $25.3 million in early 2008 and rising to about $1.24 billion by early 2023. This indicates consistent growth in profitability, with some fluctuations. Notably, there is a significant dip in net income in early 2021 to around $175.8 million, which sharply contrasts the preceding and subsequent years, suggesting a temporary setback or extraordinary event impacting earnings during that period. Overall, the trend demonstrates substantial profit expansion, particularly from 2015 onward, with a peak observed in 2022.
Total Assets
The total assets also display an increasing trend from approximately $469 million in early 2008 to over $5.37 billion by early 2023. The growth is relatively steady, with occasional periods of deceleration such as between 2021 and 2022, where total assets slightly decreased from $5.09 billion to $4.76 billion before rebounding. This steady increase in assets indicates ongoing investment and expansion, supporting the company’s growing operations and revenue base.
Return on Assets (ROA)
ROA exhibits a generally positive trend, improving from 5.4% in 2008 to a high of 23.13% in early 2023, demonstrating increasingly efficient use of assets to generate profits. The metric experienced some volatility, particularly a notable decline to 3.45% in 2021 which aligns with the dip in net income during the same period, suggesting a corresponding reduction in asset productivity. Despite this fluctuation, the subsequent recovery and increase in ROA indicate a strong return performance in recent years.

In summary, the company exhibits robust growth in net income and asset base over the analyzed period, coupled with an overall improvement in asset utilization efficiency. The temporary setbacks in early 2021 likely reflect external or internal challenges but were followed by strong recovery and performance enhancements. These trends collectively suggest sustained financial strength and effective management of resources.


Comparison to Competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02).


Comparison to Sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail)

Ulta Beauty Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer discretionary distribution & retail)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02).


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)

Ulta Beauty Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02).