The Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 209,399 248,179 240,495 234,193 224,681 212,950 204,052 195,786 194,652 192,233 188,012 178,835 170,478 151,551 135,650 124,011 110,534 109,500 103,202 96,604
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,177,540 4,081,980 3,952,360 3,862,240 3,452,020 3,265,270 3,124,670 3,044,560 2,850,620 2,813,380 2,648,550 2,512,500 2,545,580 2,464,990 2,488,160 2,388,010 2,361,910 2,359,550 2,321,520 2,218,360
ROA 5.01% 6.08% 6.08% 6.06% 6.51% 6.52% 6.53% 6.43% 6.83% 6.83% 7.10% 7.12% 6.70% 6.15% 5.45% 5.19% 4.68% 4.64% 4.45% 4.35%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $209,399K ÷ $4,177,540K
= 5.01%

Based on the data provided for Ensign Group Inc's return on assets (ROA) over the past eight quarters, we observe a relatively stable trend with slight fluctuations. The ROA has ranged between 5.01% and 6.53% during this period.

The highest ROA was recorded in Q3 2022 at 6.53%, followed closely by Q4 2022 and Q3 2022 at 6.52% and 6.51% respectively. Subsequently, there was a gradual decline in ROA in the first two quarters of 2023, reaching a low of 5.01% in Q4 2023.

Overall, Ensign Group Inc has maintained a healthy ROA above 5% throughout the analyzed period, indicating efficient utilization of its assets to generate profits. The slight fluctuations in ROA suggest potential shifts in the company's profitability and asset management strategies, which could be further explored to understand the underlying factors influencing its financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
The Ensign Group Inc
ENSG
5.01%
National HealthCare Corporation
NHC
5.10%