Walt Disney Company (DIS)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 15,601,000 14,922,000 14,256,000 13,696,000 12,863,000 11,484,000 11,492,000 11,906,000 12,121,000 12,111,000 10,926,000 9,692,000 7,766,000 6,785,000 5,502,000 5,444,000 8,108,000 10,927,000 13,780,000 15,188,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 196,219,000 197,772,000 195,110,000 197,774,000 205,579,000 203,783,000 204,858,000 202,124,000 203,631,000 204,074,000 202,453,000 203,311,000 203,609,000 202,221,000 200,250,000 201,888,000 201,549,000 207,649,000 206,294,000 200,948,000
Operating ROA 7.95% 7.55% 7.31% 6.93% 6.26% 5.64% 5.61% 5.89% 5.95% 5.93% 5.40% 4.77% 3.81% 3.36% 2.75% 2.70% 4.02% 5.26% 6.68% 7.56%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $15,601,000K ÷ $196,219,000K
= 7.95%

Operating return on assets (ROA) is a key financial ratio that reflects the efficiency with which a company generates operating profits relative to its total assets. Analyzing Walt Disney Company's operating ROA over the past few quarters reveals some interesting trends and performance indicators.

From the data provided, we observe that Walt Disney's operating ROA has been generally increasing over the past few quarters, reaching 7.95% in September 2024, which is the highest level in the dataset. This improvement suggests that the company has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating income.

The consistent growth in operating ROA indicates that Walt Disney has been efficiently managing its operations to enhance profitability relative to its asset base. The upward trend signifies a positive performance trajectory and potentially increasing operational effectiveness.

However, it is important to note that operating ROA is subject to fluctuations influenced by various factors such as changes in revenue, expenses, and asset base. Therefore, ongoing monitoring of this metric is crucial to assess the company's operational efficiency and financial performance accurately.

Overall, the increasing trend in Walt Disney Company's operating ROA demonstrates a positive indication of the company's ability to generate profits from its operating activities relative to its total assets, reflecting a potentially strong operational performance.


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Sep 30, 2024