AutoNation Inc (AN)

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
Operating income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	1,210,800	1,174,300	1,243,100	1,458,800	1,605,000	1,726,900	1,829,900	1,948,800	2,024,500	2,132,000	2,112,800	2,084,900	1,902,800	1,679,800	1,448,200	1,119,400	563,200	489,600	411,400	413,500
Total assets	US$ in thousands	13,001,700	12,906,600	12,828,600	12,041,300	12,355,700	11,241,000	11,079,500	10,360,800	10,059,700	9,415,300	9,307,500	9,357,900	8,943,600	8,140,700	8,381,000	9,267,500	9,887,200	9,569,300	9,448,500	10,552,400
Operating ROA		9.31%	9.10%	9.69%	12.11%	12.99%	15.36%	16.52%	18.81%	20.12%	22.64%	22.70%	22.28%	21.28%	20.63%	17.28%	12.08%	5.70%	5.12%	4.35%	3.92%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,210,800K ÷ $13,001,700K
= 9.31%

AutoNation Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown a positive trend over the quarters from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2022, increasing steadily from 3.92% to 20.12%. The operating ROA peaked at 22.70% on June 30, 2022, showing strong profitability during that period.

However, there was a decline in operating ROA in the subsequent quarters, especially in the second half of 2024. The operating ROA decreased to 9.31% by the end of December 31, 2024. This decline may indicate potential challenges or inefficiencies in the company's operations during that period.

Overall, AutoNation Inc's operating ROA has been relatively stable, with periods of significant growth followed by slight declines. Monitoring the trend of the operating ROA can provide insights into the company's operational efficiency and profitability over time.