The Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 255,367 296,825 260,465 223,155 129,180
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,177,540 3,452,020 2,850,620 2,545,580 2,361,910
Operating ROA 6.11% 8.60% 9.14% 8.77% 5.47%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $255,367K ÷ $4,177,540K
= 6.11%

Ensign Group Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown fluctuating performance over the past five years. The operating ROA decreased from 5.47% in 2019 to 8.77% in 2020, followed by a slight decrease to 9.14% in 2021. However, in the subsequent years, there was a declining trend with operating ROA dropping to 8.60% in 2022 and further declining to 6.11% in 2023.

The declining trend in operating ROA suggests potential challenges in the company's operational efficiency and profitability in recent years. It is important for the company to closely monitor and address the factors impacting its operating ROA to enhance overall performance and shareholder value in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
The Ensign Group Inc
ENSG
6.11%
National HealthCare Corporation
NHC
4.36%