Graham Holdings Co (GHC)
Return on assets (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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 724,583 | 229,051 | 133,517 | 277,396 | 205,288 | 158,189 | 213,807 | 23,488 | 66,224 | 144,291 | 151,023 | 333,146 | 349,836 | 502,750 | 540,606 | 444,763 | 299,820 | 208,560 | 174,289 | 212,296 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 7,677,200 | 7,420,820 | 7,234,050 | 7,255,130 | 7,187,730 | 6,689,190 | 6,603,960 | 6,542,200 | 6,582,220 | 7,277,130 | 7,161,300 | 7,360,140 | 7,425,520 | 6,679,470 | 6,576,540 | 6,518,420 | 6,444,120 | 5,811,510 | 5,672,320 | 5,645,820 |
| ROA | 9.44% | 3.09% | 1.85% | 3.82% | 2.86% | 2.36% | 3.24% | 0.36% | 1.01% | 1.98% | 2.11% | 4.53% | 4.71% | 7.53% | 8.22% | 6.82% | 4.65% | 3.59% | 3.07% | 3.76% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $724,583K ÷ $7,677,200K
= 9.44%
Graham Holdings Co's return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the periods as per the provided data. The ROA percentage indicates the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets.
From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the ROA showed consistent improvement, with a notable increase from 3.76% in March 2020 to 8.22% in June 2021. This upward trend suggests that the company was effectively utilizing its assets to generate earnings during this period.
However, starting from September 30, 2021, the ROA began to decline, reaching a low of 0.36% in March 2023. This decrease may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability relative to its asset base.
The ROA saw some fluctuations throughout 2023 and 2024, with occasional spikes and drops. Notably, a significant increase to 9.44% was observed in December 31, 2024, reflecting a potential improvement in asset efficiency and profitability during that quarter.
Overall, Graham Holdings Co's ROA has shown variability over the examined periods, indicating varying levels of asset utilization and profitability. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and strategic decisions may be necessary to understand the factors driving these fluctuations in ROA.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024