Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 759,600 1,199,600 1,454,800 1,685,100 1,297,100 1,178,100 758,800 320,700 360,100 -282,100 -305,100 -1,820,700 -1,870,300 -2,030,900 -2,046,500 -465,200 -211,300 331,100 210,200 35,500
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,962,100 5,722,200 5,828,100 5,799,900 5,610,800 5,431,000 5,299,900 4,943,800 4,949,800 4,442,500 4,453,400 4,486,300 4,667,100 4,860,900 4,948,800 6,230,400 6,542,800 6,792,500 7,121,200 7,287,500
ROA 12.74% 20.96% 24.96% 29.05% 23.12% 21.69% 14.32% 6.49% 7.28% -6.35% -6.85% -40.58% -40.07% -41.78% -41.35% -7.47% -3.23% 4.87% 2.95% 0.49%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $759,600K ÷ $5,962,100K
= 12.74%

Peabody Energy Corp's return on assets (ROA) has experienced significant fluctuations over the past years. The ROA was positive in most recent quarters, ranging from 12.74% to 29.05%, indicating the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets. However, there were periods of negative ROA (e.g., -6.35% to -41.78%) in the past, suggesting challenges in generating profits from its assets.

The ROA trend shows improvement in the most recent quarters compared to negative ROA figures in the earlier periods. This could signify better asset management and operational efficiency by the company. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor Peabody Energy Corp's ROA performance to assess its ability to efficiently utilize assets to generate profits.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Peabody Energy Corp
BTU
12.74%
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
AMR
30.01%
Arch Resources Inc
ARCH
18.68%