ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Oct 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 212,000 409,500 348,800 206,300 95,700
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,097,200 4,933,700 4,868,900 4,436,200 3,776,900
Operating ROA 4.16% 8.30% 7.16% 4.65% 2.53%

October 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $212,000K ÷ $5,097,200K
= 4.16%

ABM Industries Incorporated's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has experienced fluctuations over the past five years. The operating ROA decreased from 8.30% in 2023 to 7.16% in 2022, before increasing to 4.16% in 2024. This indicates that the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets improved in 2024 compared to the prior year.

Comparing the latest operating ROA of 4.16% in 2024 to the values in the previous years, ABM Industries has shown a positive trend in efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate operating earnings. This upward trend suggests potential improvements in the company's operational performance and profitability over the years. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor further changes in operating ROA to assess the company's operational efficiency and financial health.


Peer comparison

Oct 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
ABM Industries Incorporated
ABM
4.16%
Airbnb Inc
ABNB
7.35%
Frontdoor Inc
FTDR
22.13%
Rollins Inc
ROL
22.47%