Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	4,524,000	4,324,000	4,295,000	3,175,000	2,841,000	1,200,000	1,361,000	2,461,000	2,477,000	3,777,000	3,640,000	3,458,000	3,630,000	2,903,000	2,931,000	1,431,000	1,377,000	2,114,000	2,152,000	3,786,000
Total assets	US$ in thousands	186,343,000	183,566,000	181,575,000	178,670,000	176,893,000	181,160,000	180,076,000	178,833,000	178,086,000	176,340,000	172,383,000	171,220,000	169,587,000	167,007,000	165,385,000	163,465,000	162,388,000	161,409,000	160,049,000	160,072,000
ROA		2.43%	2.36%	2.37%	1.78%	1.61%	0.66%	0.76%	1.38%	1.39%	2.14%	2.11%	2.02%	2.14%	1.74%	1.77%	0.88%	0.85%	1.31%	1.34%	2.37%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $4,524,000K ÷ $186,343,000K
= 2.43%

Duke Energy Corporation's return on assets (ROA) has shown variability over the past few years, ranging from as low as 0.66% in September 30, 2023, to as high as 2.43% in December 31, 2024.

The ROA decreased from 2.37% in March 31, 2020, to 0.85% in December 31, 2020, but has generally trended upward since then. Notable increases were observed in the second quarter of 2022, where it reached 2.11%, and in December 31, 2024, where it peaked at 2.43%.

Overall, Duke Energy Corporation's ROA performance indicates fluctuations in its ability to generate profits relative to its total assets. Investors and stakeholders may want to further examine the underlying factors driving these fluctuations to gain a deeper understanding of the company's operational efficiency and profitability.