Aecom Technology Corporation (ACM)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 827,442 | 671,398 | 338,518 | 335,466 | 324,087 | 427,753 | 716,176 | 630,227 | 646,763 | 633,063 | 610,563 | 656,682 | 629,600 | 524,600 | 483,000 | 435,500 | 381,500 | 447,900 | 454,500 | 452,500 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 12,061,700 | 12,046,600 | 11,457,400 | 11,389,900 | 11,233,400 | 11,426,400 | 11,386,500 | 11,405,700 | 11,139,300 | 11,248,300 | 11,196,100 | 11,443,000 | 11,734,000 | 11,963,100 | 11,983,800 | 12,504,600 | 12,999,000 | 13,045,100 | 13,115,300 | 15,229,400 |
| Operating ROA | 6.86% | 5.57% | 2.95% | 2.95% | 2.89% | 3.74% | 6.29% | 5.53% | 5.81% | 5.63% | 5.45% | 5.74% | 5.37% | 4.39% | 4.03% | 3.48% | 2.93% | 3.43% | 3.47% | 2.97% |
September 30, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $827,442K ÷ $12,061,700K
= 6.86%
Based on the data provided, Aecom Technology Corporation's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has fluctuated over the last few quarters. The operating ROA for the most recent quarter, ending on September 30, 2024, stands at 6.86%, showing an improvement compared to the previous quarter's figure of 5.57%.
Looking further back, the operating ROA has varied between a high of 6.29% in the first quarter of 2023 and a low of 2.97% in the first quarter of 2020. The trend indicates some volatility but generally demonstrates a positive operating performance as the figures have mostly remained above 3%.
It is important to note that operating ROA measures a company's efficiency in generating operating profits from its assets. Aecom's ability to maintain operating ROA above 5% for several quarters suggests that the company has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating income.
However, fluctuations in operating ROA could be influenced by various factors such as changes in revenue, expenses, or asset utilization efficiency. Further analysis is recommended to understand the specific drivers behind these fluctuations and assess the sustainability of Aecom Technology Corporation's operating performance.
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Sep 30, 2024