Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 126,346 43,599 83,302 -8,259 -166,181
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,025,660 2,813,540 2,167,930 2,494,930 2,380,000
ROA 4.18% 1.55% 3.84% -0.33% -6.98%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $126,346K ÷ $3,025,660K
= 4.18%

Granite Construction Incorporated's return on assets (ROA) has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. The ROA was negative at -6.98% on December 31, 2020, indicating that the company's net income was insufficient to cover its total assets. However, there has been a gradual improvement in the ROA since then. By December 31, 2024, the ROA had increased to 4.18%, suggesting that the company's profitability relative to its assets has improved significantly. Overall, the positive trend in ROA indicates that Granite Construction Incorporated has been able to generate a more favorable return on its assets in recent years, reflecting potential improvements in operational efficiency and management effectiveness.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Granite Construction Incorporated
GVA
4.18%
Fluor Corporation
FLR
23.46%
Jacobs Solutions Inc.
J
6.86%
KBR Inc
KBR
5.63%