EOG Resources Inc (EOG)

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 7,912,000 8,824,000 9,292,000 9,041,000 9,603,000 9,952,000 11,059,000 11,992,000 9,966,000 9,641,000 7,448,000 5,716,000 6,102,000 4,061,662 2,587,948 330,398 -544,017 -167,928 662,745 2,880,065
Total assets US$ in thousands 47,186,000 46,151,000 45,224,000 44,796,000 43,857,000 43,647,000 41,487,000 41,025,000 41,371,000 40,487,000 38,139,000 38,097,000 38,236,000 37,172,000 36,885,000 36,171,000 35,804,600 35,074,000 35,221,700 37,634,100
Operating ROA 16.77% 19.12% 20.55% 20.18% 21.90% 22.80% 26.66% 29.23% 24.09% 23.81% 19.53% 15.00% 15.96% 10.93% 7.02% 0.91% -1.52% -0.48% 1.88% 7.65%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $7,912,000K ÷ $47,186,000K
= 16.77%

The operating return on assets (operating ROA) of EOG Resources Inc has shown some fluctuation over the past few years. The ratio started at 7.65% on March 31, 2020, then decreased to 1.88% by June 30, 2020. Subsequently, the operating ROA went negative, reaching its lowest point at -1.52% on December 31, 2020, indicating operational inefficiencies.

However, EOG Resources Inc was able to turn around its performance, with the operating ROA gradually improving to 29.23% by March 31, 2023, showing a strong operational efficiency. Although there were slight fluctuations thereafter, the ratio generally remained above 20%, indicating that the company was utilizing its assets effectively to generate operating profits.

The highest operating ROA was recorded on December 31, 2022, at 24.09%, indicating a peak in the company's operational efficiency during that period. Overall, the trend in operating ROA for EOG Resources Inc reflects a mix of challenges and successes in optimizing asset utilization and operational performance over the analyzed period.