Amentum Holdings Inc. (AMTM)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 335,000 291,000 361,000 364,000 344,000 328,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 11,919,000 11,974,000 4,052,000 4,174,000 4,212,000 6,413,000
Operating ROA 2.81% 2.43% 8.91% 8.72% 8.17% 5.11%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $335,000K ÷ $11,919,000K
= 2.81%

Amentum Holdings Inc.'s operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown fluctuations over the analyzed periods. In September 2023, the operating ROA was 5.11%, indicating that the company generated a profit of 5.11 cents for each dollar of assets employed in its operations. The operating ROA then increased significantly to 8.17% by December 2023, signaling improved efficiency in asset utilization.

The positive trend continued into the following quarters, with operating ROA reaching 8.72% by March 2024 and further improving to 8.91% by June 2024. These figures suggest that Amentum Holdings Inc. was effectively maximizing its asset base to generate operating profits during this period.

However, a notable decline in operating ROA was observed in the subsequent quarters, dropping to 2.43% by September 2024 and slightly recovering to 2.81% by December 2024. This decline could be attributed to various factors such as increased operating costs, lower revenue generation, or inefficiencies in asset utilization.

Overall, Amentum Holdings Inc.'s operating ROA trend indicates both periods of efficient asset management and fluctuations in operational performance. Further analysis of the company's financial and operational activities may be necessary to better understand the drivers behind these changes in operating ROA.