Eagle Materials Inc (EXP)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Mar 31, 2025 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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 599,195 616,520 625,952 441,592 434,689 430,774 389,392 574,961 554,169 560,347 572,799 530,299 503,818 459,758 424,313 391,379 357,526 343,991 315,659 294,967
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,264,590 3,043,670 3,121,800 3,042,870 2,982,530 2,890,340 2,917,090 2,916,250 2,781,000 2,730,170 2,809,150 2,770,860 2,579,650 2,560,120 2,619,830 2,890,830 2,838,680 2,725,040 2,871,280 3,015,160
Operating ROA 18.35% 20.26% 20.05% 14.51% 14.57% 14.90% 13.35% 19.72% 19.93% 20.52% 20.39% 19.14% 19.53% 17.96% 16.20% 13.54% 12.59% 12.62% 10.99% 9.78%

March 31, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $599,195K ÷ $3,264,590K
= 18.35%

The operating return on assets (ROA) of Eagle Materials Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the periods analyzed. It increased steadily from June 2020 to September 2021, indicating improved operational efficiency and asset utilization. The peak operating ROA was observed in September 2022 at 20.39%, signifying a strong performance in generating operating income relative to its assets.

However, there was a decline in the operating ROA from September 2022 to September 2023, suggesting a potential decrease in operational efficiency or asset utilization during this period. The company was able to regain some ground by December 2024, with an operating ROA of 20.26%, although it dipped slightly in March 2025 to 18.35%.

Overall, the fluctuations in Eagle Materials Inc's operating ROA indicate varying levels of profitability and operational effectiveness during the periods analyzed. It would be important to further investigate the underlying factors driving these changes to assess the company's overall financial health and sustainability in the long term.