Consolidated Edison Inc (ED)

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 3,196,000 3,295,000 3,462,000 3,565,000 2,625,000 2,772,000 2,733,000 2,764,000 2,825,000 2,635,000 2,645,000 2,706,000 2,654,000 2,712,000 2,719,000 2,698,000 2,676,000 2,768,000 2,727,000 2,695,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 66,331,000 64,405,000 63,771,000 62,804,000 69,065,000 65,763,000 65,072,000 63,737,000 63,116,000 62,938,000 62,919,000 62,299,000 62,895,000 59,595,000 59,081,000 59,159,000 58,079,000 55,940,000 55,602,000 55,066,000
Operating ROA 4.82% 5.12% 5.43% 5.68% 3.80% 4.22% 4.20% 4.34% 4.48% 4.19% 4.20% 4.34% 4.22% 4.55% 4.60% 4.56% 4.61% 4.95% 4.90% 4.89%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $3,196,000K ÷ $66,331,000K
= 4.82%

Consolidated Edison, Inc.'s operating return on assets (operating ROA) has experienced fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the operating ROA stood at 3.51%, showing a decrease compared to the previous quarter. However, the operating ROA has generally been on an upward trend from Q1 2022 to Q2 2023, reaching its peak at 4.34% in Q1 2022.

The variations in operating ROA may indicate changes in the company's operational efficiency and profitability. A rising trend in operating ROA generally suggests that the company is effectively generating profits from its assets. Conversely, a declining trend may signal potential challenges in asset utilization or profitability.

It is important for stakeholders to monitor these fluctuations in operating ROA closely to assess the company's performance and financial health accurately. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks can provide deeper insights into Consolidated Edison, Inc.'s operational effectiveness and potential areas for improvement.


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Dec 31, 2023