Builders FirstSource Inc (BLDR)

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 1,595,203 1,781,539 1,995,144 2,082,733 2,176,319 2,211,888 2,584,790 3,373,588 3,770,210 3,865,995 3,688,905 3,003,273 2,387,424 1,979,528 1,281,846 730,863 543,854 405,098 394,972 381,362
Total assets US$ in thousands 10,583,100 10,894,100 10,721,200 11,168,400 10,749,700 10,736,800 10,733,100 10,476,900 10,595,200 11,537,700 12,085,900 12,051,200 10,714,300 10,809,100 10,626,100 9,379,510 4,173,670 4,014,930 3,764,680 3,561,360
Operating ROA 15.07% 16.35% 18.61% 18.65% 20.25% 20.60% 24.08% 32.20% 35.58% 33.51% 30.52% 24.92% 22.28% 18.31% 12.06% 7.79% 13.03% 10.09% 10.49% 10.71%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,595,203K ÷ $10,583,100K
= 15.07%

The operating return on assets (operating ROA) of Builders FirstSource Inc has shown fluctuation over the periods provided in the data. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2020, there was a steady increase in operating ROA, reaching 13.03% by the end of 2020.

However, there was a decline in the operating ROA in the first quarter of 2021, dropping to 7.79%. The metric then started to recover and showed an upward trend, reaching a peak of 35.58% by the end of December 31, 2022.

After achieving its peak, the operating ROA began to decline gradually, with fluctuations but with a decreasing trend, reaching 15.07% as of December 31, 2024. This downward trend suggests that the company's efficiency in generating operating income from its assets has been decreasing over the recent periods.

An analysis of the factors contributing to these changes in operating ROA could provide insights into the company's operational performance and the effectiveness of its asset utilization strategies.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Builders FirstSource Inc
BLDR
15.07%
Floor & Decor Holdings Inc
FND
5.47%
Home Depot Inc
HD
22.40%
Lowe's Companies Inc
LOW
24.28%