Equifax Inc (EFX)
Operating return on assets (Operating 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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,042,100 | 999,100 | 998,400 | 953,100 | 933,800 | 864,700 | 861,200 | 928,900 | 1,055,900 | 1,132,100 | 1,162,400 | 1,163,800 | 1,138,000 | 1,055,300 | 986,500 | 847,300 | 676,600 | 554,100 | 471,300 | 418,300 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 11,759,400 | 12,344,300 | 12,152,300 | 12,251,300 | 12,289,000 | 12,348,900 | 11,537,900 | 11,583,900 | 11,547,900 | 11,308,000 | 11,221,200 | 11,391,700 | 11,040,900 | 11,083,300 | 9,340,300 | 9,669,400 | 9,611,800 | 9,249,800 | 8,832,800 | 7,622,800 |
| Operating ROA | 8.86% | 8.09% | 8.22% | 7.78% | 7.60% | 7.00% | 7.46% | 8.02% | 9.14% | 10.01% | 10.36% | 10.22% | 10.31% | 9.52% | 10.56% | 8.76% | 7.04% | 5.99% | 5.34% | 5.49% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,042,100K ÷ $11,759,400K
= 8.86%
Equifax Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown a generally positive trend over the analyzed period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The operating ROA started at 5.49% in March 2020, increased gradually, and reached its peak at 10.56% in June 2021. This indicates that Equifax was able to generate more operating income relative to its total assets during this period.
Subsequently, the operating ROA fluctuated slightly but remained relatively high, staying above 7% consistently. The overall performance remained strong, with the operating ROA ranging between 7.00% and 10.36% until December 31, 2024, where it was recorded at 8.86%. These figures suggest that Equifax effectively utilized its assets to generate operating profits during this period.
It is essential to monitor the operating ROA over time to assess the company's efficiency in generating income from its operational activities in relation to its assets. Despite some fluctuations, Equifax's operating ROA remained at a healthy level throughout the analyzed period, reflecting efficient asset management and operational performance.