Chart Industries Inc (GTLS)

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 651,800 561,400 487,300 410,900 334,200 296,400 233,700 167,600 151,500 111,800 83,800 79,800 88,600 106,700 121,100 128,900 123,500 106,100 107,900 99,800
Total assets US$ in thousands 9,123,900 9,498,400 9,277,500 9,247,900 9,102,400 9,020,200 9,407,500 9,297,400 5,901,900 3,069,200 3,167,600 3,085,900 3,043,800 2,981,800 2,830,000 2,652,300 2,586,500 2,452,900 2,452,600 2,423,000
Operating ROA 7.14% 5.91% 5.25% 4.44% 3.67% 3.29% 2.48% 1.80% 2.57% 3.64% 2.65% 2.59% 2.91% 3.58% 4.28% 4.86% 4.77% 4.33% 4.40% 4.12%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $651,800K ÷ $9,123,900K
= 7.14%

The operating return on assets (operating ROA) for Chart Industries Inc has shown fluctuation over the periods analyzed. Starting at 4.12% on March 31, 2020, operating ROA increased to 7.14% by December 31, 2024. The ratio experienced ups and downs throughout the quarters, indicating varying levels of operational efficiency and asset utilization. It peaked at 7.14% on December 31, 2024, suggesting improved profitability relative to the assets employed. However, it is essential to note that there were periods, such as March 31, 2023, when the operating ROA dipped to 1.80%, reflecting potential challenges in generating earnings from assets during that period. Overall, monitoring the trend of operating ROA can provide insights into the company's operational performance and efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits.