Stock Analysis on Net

AutoZone Inc. (NYSE:AZO)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since December 18, 2023.

Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005

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Calculation

AutoZone Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-27).

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The financial data reveals a consistent upward trend in net income over the observed periods. Starting at approximately 571 million USD in 2005, net income rose steadily each year, reaching around 2.53 billion USD by 2023. This growth indicates a strong enhancement in profitability, with particularly notable acceleration post-2018.

Total assets also display a continuous increase throughout the years. Beginning at roughly 4.25 billion USD in 2005, total assets grew steadily to nearly 16 billion USD by 2023. The substantial jump between 2019 and 2020 suggests significant asset acquisition or expansion activities during that period.

Return on assets (ROA), expressed as a percentage, fluctuated moderately but remained generally stable in a range between 12% and 16% over the timeframe. The initial years reflect a slight decline from around 13.45% in 2005 to a low point near 12.2% in 2008, followed by a gradual recovery and variability. ROA peaked at 16.34% in 2019, then experienced a dip in 2020, before rising again in subsequent years to finish near 15.82% in 2023. This pattern suggests effective asset utilization with occasional fluctuations possibly tied to broader economic or operational factors.

Overall, the data indicates a robust growth trajectory in both net income and total assets, accompanied by a relatively stable return on assets. The continued increase in net income outpacing asset growth in certain periods reflects improving operational efficiency and profitability.


Comparison to Competitors

AutoZone Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-27).


Comparison to Sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail)

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

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-27).


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)