Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 909,100 968,600 1,091,400 884,400 486,100
Total assets US$ in thousands 9,824,200 7,774,100 6,717,500 5,749,400 5,089,400
Operating ROA 9.25% 12.46% 16.25% 15.38% 9.55%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $909,100K ÷ $9,824,200K
= 9.25%

Group 1 Automotive Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown some fluctuations over the years. It increased from 9.55% on December 31, 2020, to 15.38% on December 31, 2021, indicating improved efficiency in generating operating profits from its assets. This positive trend continued into 2022, where the operating ROA further increased to 16.25%, suggesting enhanced operational effectiveness.

However, on December 31, 2023, there was a slight decline in the operating ROA to 12.46%, possibly indicating a temporary dip in profitability relative to its asset base. Finally, by December 31, 2024, the operating ROA decreased further to 9.25%, signaling a potential challenge in maintaining profitability levels in generating operating income from its assets.

Overall, these fluctuations in Group 1 Automotive Inc's operating ROA highlight the importance of closely monitoring the company's operational efficiency and asset utilization to sustain and improve financial performance in the future.