AdvanSix Inc (ASIX)

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 58,914 63,059 19,969 6,315 72,439 125,143 148,644 191,421 228,745 215,054 260,800 233,856 190,212 188,086 128,867 86,123 60,912 28,480 39,754 45,460
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,594,920 1,510,240 1,477,950 1,467,980 1,542,800 1,476,450 1,467,010 1,448,820 1,495,330 1,455,530 1,483,260 1,457,120 1,312,000 1,290,360 1,245,320 1,242,780 1,263,410 1,235,130 1,286,000 1,263,310
Operating ROA 3.69% 4.18% 1.35% 0.43% 4.70% 8.48% 10.13% 13.21% 15.30% 14.77% 17.58% 16.05% 14.50% 14.58% 10.35% 6.93% 4.82% 2.31% 3.09% 3.60%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $58,914K ÷ $1,594,920K
= 3.69%

Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) is a key financial ratio that measures a company's ability to generate profits from its operations relative to its total assets. It is an indicator of operational efficiency and profitability.

Analyzing the Operating ROA data for AdvanSix Inc over the period provided reveals fluctuations in the company's operational performance:

- The Operating ROA started at 3.60% as of March 31, 2020, and showed a slight decrease to 3.09% by June 30, 2020.
- There was a notable decline in Operating ROA to 2.31% by September 30, 2020, followed by a significant improvement to 4.82% by December 31, 2020.
- The trend continued positively, with Operating ROA steadily increasing to reach 17.58% by June 30, 2022, marking a peak.
- However, a downward trend followed, with Operating ROA decreasing to 4.70% by December 31, 2023, and a significant drop to 0.43% as of March 31, 2024.
- There was a slight recovery in the Operating ROA to 4.18% by September 30, 2024, followed by a decrease to 3.69% by December 31, 2024.

Overall, AdvanSix Inc's Operating ROA exhibited fluctuating performance over the period analyzed, with periods of improvement and decline. It is essential for stakeholders to closely monitor these fluctuations and investigate the underlying factors impacting the company's operational efficiency and profitability.