The Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 358,304 255,367 296,825 260,465 223,155
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,669,360 4,177,540 3,452,020 2,850,620 2,545,580
Operating ROA 7.67% 6.11% 8.60% 9.14% 8.77%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $358,304K ÷ $4,669,360K
= 7.67%

The operating return on assets (ROA) of The Ensign Group Inc has fluctuated over the past five years, as follows:

- As of December 31, 2020, the operating ROA was 8.77%.
- By December 31, 2021, the operating ROA improved slightly to 9.14%.
- However, by December 31, 2022, the operating ROA decreased to 8.60%.
- Subsequently, by December 31, 2023, there was a significant drop in the operating ROA to 6.11%.
- Lastly, as of December 31, 2024, the operating ROA recovered slightly to 7.67%.

Overall, the trend in operating ROA for The Ensign Group Inc shows some volatility, with a general decrease between 2022 and 2023 before a modest recovery in 2024. This performance indicates fluctuations in the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets, which may require further investigation into the underlying operational factors impacting profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
The Ensign Group Inc
ENSG
7.67%
National HealthCare Corporation
NHC
5.63%