Comfort Systems USA Inc (FIX)

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 747,938 641,242 573,501 481,524 417,769 357,639 303,932 268,501 233,307 223,109 205,778 188,524 188,438 187,388 179,968 201,533 190,651 188,924 185,643 160,383
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,711,090 4,412,760 4,213,980 3,902,830 3,305,580 3,140,620 2,915,120 2,839,470 2,597,480 2,549,470 2,439,620 2,308,410 2,209,110 1,951,330 1,754,950 1,715,530 1,757,360 1,677,970 1,675,440 1,618,070
Operating ROA 15.88% 14.53% 13.61% 12.34% 12.64% 11.39% 10.43% 9.46% 8.98% 8.75% 8.43% 8.17% 8.53% 9.60% 10.25% 11.75% 10.85% 11.26% 11.08% 9.91%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $747,938K ÷ $4,711,090K
= 15.88%

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) measures the company's ability to generate profits from its operational activities relative to its total assets. Comfort Systems USA Inc's Operating ROA has shown fluctuations over the past few years.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the Operating ROA experienced some variability, ranging from a high of 11.75% in March 31, 2021, to a low of 8.53% in December 31, 2021. This could indicate changes in the company's operational efficiency and effectiveness in generating profits during this period.

However, after December 31, 2021, there was a declining trend in the Operating ROA figures, reaching a low of 8.17% in March 31, 2022. This downward trend continued until September 30, 2022, where the Operating ROA hit a low of 8.17%. It's worth noting that the declining Operating ROA figures during this period may indicate potential challenges in the company's operational performance and profitability.

From March 31, 2023, onwards, there was a significant improvement in the Operating ROA, with values consistently increasing. The Operating ROA rose from 9.46% in March 31, 2023, to a high of 15.88% in December 31, 2024. This upward trend suggests that the company may have implemented strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability, resulting in improved returns relative to its total assets.

Overall, the fluctuating Operating ROA figures over the years indicate that Comfort Systems USA Inc has experienced varying levels of operational performance and efficiency. The recent increase in Operating ROA from March 31, 2023, onwards reflects a positive trend in the company's ability to generate profits from its operational activities relative to its asset base.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Comfort Systems USA Inc
FIX
15.88%
EMCOR Group Inc
EME
17.43%
Quanta Services Inc
PWR
7.22%