Builders FirstSource Inc (BLDR)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 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 1,281,846 730,863 543,854 405,098 394,972 381,362 392,306 407,645 399,801 388,715
Total assets US$ in thousands 10,499,500 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 3,249,490 3,297,760 3,249,970 3,199,460
Operating ROA 20.73% 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% 12.07% 12.36% 12.30% 12.15%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $2,176,319K ÷ $10,499,500K
= 20.73%

Builders Firstsource Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown positive trends in recent quarters, indicative of the company's efficiency in generating profits from its assets. The operating ROA has ranged from a high of 35.58% in Q4 2022 to a low of 20.60% in Q3 2023.

The gradual decline in operating ROA from Q4 2022 to Q3 2023 may suggest a slight decrease in the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its total assets during that period. However, the overall performance remains strong, with operating ROA consistently above 20% in all quarters analyzed.

The fluctuation in operating ROA may be attributed to changes in the company's operations, management decisions, or industry-specific factors. Despite the variation, the operating ROA levels above 20% indicate that Builders Firstsource Inc is effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating income, reflecting strong operational efficiency and profitability. Further monitoring of the trend in operating ROA will provide insights into the company's ongoing financial performance and asset management.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Builders FirstSource Inc
BLDR
20.73%
Floor & Decor Holdings Inc
FND
6.89%
Home Depot Inc
HD
28.34%
Lowe's Companies Inc
LOW
23.86%