Arcosa Inc (ACA)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 178,000 175,200 189,800 182,300 187,800 165,800 166,400 172,600 159,300 156,500 145,000 119,100 107,300 108,500 113,100 129,600 151,800 165,500 166,200 160,700
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,915,500 4,356,900 3,807,900 3,668,100 3,577,900 3,489,600 3,495,600 3,417,100 3,340,600 3,380,600 3,337,300 3,256,800 3,188,100 3,301,200 3,090,200 2,666,000 2,646,700 2,635,000 2,560,200 2,621,600
Operating ROA 3.62% 4.02% 4.98% 4.97% 5.25% 4.75% 4.76% 5.05% 4.77% 4.63% 4.34% 3.66% 3.37% 3.29% 3.66% 4.86% 5.74% 6.28% 6.49% 6.13%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $178,000K ÷ $4,915,500K
= 3.62%

Arcosa Inc's operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown fluctuations over the periods provided. The trend indicates a gradual decline in the Operating ROA from around 6.13% in March 2020 to 3.62% by December 2024. This decline can be attributed to various factors, such as changes in operating expenses, fluctuations in revenue, or alterations in asset management efficiency.

The Operating ROA is a key financial ratio that measures the company's ability to generate profits from its operating activities relative to its total assets. A higher Operating ROA indicates that the company is able to efficiently utilize its assets to generate operating income, while a lower ratio suggests a decrease in profitability per dollar of assets.

It is important for Arcosa Inc to closely monitor its Operating ROA and identify the factors contributing to the fluctuations in order to make informed decisions regarding operational efficiency, asset management, and overall profitability. Additionally, comparing the company's Operating ROA with industry peers can provide valuable insights into its competitiveness and performance within the market.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Arcosa Inc
ACA
3.62%
Proto Labs Inc
PRLB
2.68%
Valmont Industries Inc
VMI
15.75%