Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc (AMR)
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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 227,854 | 431,185 | 543,035 | 690,462 | 863,085 | 866,397 | 1,011,708 | 1,442,314 | 1,580,904 | 1,640,083 | 1,477,629 | 826,733 | 357,140 | 46,357 | -102,667 | -324,608 | -331,824 | -512,905 | -490,108 | -199,031 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 2,438,710 | 2,479,420 | 2,492,950 | 2,460,810 | 2,406,060 | 2,352,960 | 2,357,830 | 2,349,120 | 2,312,480 | 2,259,850 | 2,216,150 | 2,113,000 | 1,857,710 | 1,675,950 | 1,662,780 | 1,671,640 | 1,680,090 | 1,923,120 | 2,040,240 | 2,291,920 |
| Operating ROA | 9.34% | 17.39% | 21.78% | 28.06% | 35.87% | 36.82% | 42.91% | 61.40% | 68.36% | 72.57% | 66.68% | 39.13% | 19.22% | 2.77% | -6.17% | -19.42% | -19.75% | -26.67% | -24.02% | -8.68% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $227,854K ÷ $2,438,710K
= 9.34%
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has exhibited a significant improvement over the past few years. The company experienced negative operating ROA figures in 2020 and the first half of 2021, indicating operational inefficiencies and potentially ineffective asset management during that period.
However, starting from the second half of 2021, the operating ROA turned positive and showed a steady upward trend until the end of 2024. This improvement suggests that the company has been able to generate more operating income relative to its assets, indicating enhanced operational performance and efficiency.
The operating ROA increased from 2.77% in September 2021 to 68.36% in December 2022, representing a substantial jump in profitability and asset utilization. The highest operating ROA was recorded in September 2022 at 72.57%, indicating a strong operational performance during that quarter.
Although there was a slight decline in the operating ROA in the following periods, from March 2023 to December 2024, the figures remained positive, indicating sustained profitability and effective asset utilization.
Overall, the improving trend in Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc's operating ROA reflects the company's efforts to enhance operational efficiency and generate higher returns from its assets over the analyzed period.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024