Edison International (EIX)

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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,930,000 2,931,000 2,428,000 2,252,000 2,627,000 2,600,000 2,112,000 1,892,000 1,531,000 1,388,000 1,256,000 1,337,000 1,477,000 1,650,000 1,399,000 1,314,000 1,217,000 710,000 1,725,000 1,725,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 85,579,000 84,749,000 84,818,000 83,599,000 81,758,000 80,164,000 79,551,000 78,854,000 78,041,000 76,709,000 75,045,000 74,720,000 74,745,000 73,023,000 71,162,000 70,505,000 69,372,000 68,556,000 67,051,000 66,026,000
Operating ROA 3.42% 3.46% 2.86% 2.69% 3.21% 3.24% 2.65% 2.40% 1.96% 1.81% 1.67% 1.79% 1.98% 2.26% 1.97% 1.86% 1.75% 1.04% 2.57% 2.61%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $2,930,000K ÷ $85,579,000K
= 3.42%

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) measures the company's efficiency in generating operating income from its assets. Looking at the data provided for Edison International, the trend of Operating ROA fluctuated over the quarters, ranging from the lowest point of 1.04% in September 30, 2020, to the highest point of 3.46% in September 30, 2024.

The Operating ROA showed some volatility from quarter to quarter, indicating potential fluctuations in the company's operational efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits. The increase in Operating ROA from 1.04% in September 30, 2020, to 3.46% in September 30, 2024, suggests a positive trend in the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its assets over the period.

Despite some fluctuations, Edison International managed to maintain Operating ROA above 1.5% throughout most of the quarters, which indicates a reasonable level of operational performance and asset utilization. However, it is essential to keep monitoring the Operating ROA trends to ensure sustainable and efficient asset management in the future.