Ameren Corp (AEE)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 1,516,000 1,558,000 1,515,000 1,333,000 1,300,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 19,230,000 40,830,000 37,904,000 35,735,000 32,030,000
Operating ROA 7.88% 3.82% 4.00% 3.73% 4.06%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $1,516,000K ÷ $19,230,000K
= 7.88%

Ameren Corp's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown fluctuations over the past five years, starting at 4.06% on December 31, 2020, and decreasing slightly to 3.73% by December 31, 2021. However, there was a positive rebound in the following years, reaching 4.00% by December 31, 2022. The ratio then dipped to 3.82% by December 31, 2023 before experiencing a significant increase to 7.88% by December 31, 2024.

These fluctuations in operating ROA may indicate changes in the company's efficiency in generating profits from its assets over time. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor Ameren Corp's operating ROA performance to assess its operational effectiveness and overall financial health.