Aecom Technology Corporation (ACM)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 827,442 | 324,134 | 646,804 | 629,553 | 381,461 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 12,061,700 | 11,233,400 | 11,139,300 | 11,734,000 | 12,999,000 |
| Operating ROA | 6.86% | 2.89% | 5.81% | 5.37% | 2.93% |
September 30, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $827,442K ÷ $12,061,700K
= 6.86%
Aecom Technology Corporation's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year as of September 30, 2024, the operating ROA has improved to 6.86%, indicating that the company generated $0.0686 in operating income for every $1 of assets it holds. This increase represents a significant improvement compared to the prior year, where the operating ROA was 2.89%.
In the preceding years, Aecom's operating ROA has also shown variability. In 2023, it was 5.81%, in 2022 it was 5.37%, and in 2021 it was 2.93%. The fluctuations in operating ROA suggest changes in the company's ability to utilize its assets efficiently to generate operating income. The improvement seen in 2024 may indicate better management of assets or more effective operational performance.
Overall, Aecom's operating ROA trend indicates that the company has experienced some ups and downs in asset utilization efficiency over the past five years. Investors and stakeholders may want to further examine the company's operations and financial health to understand the factors driving these fluctuations in operating ROA.
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Sep 30, 2024