GXO Logistics Inc (GXO)

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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 329,000 328,000 337,000 348,000 331,000 305,000 287,000 295,000 338,000 327,000 291,000 206,000 151,000 138,000 151,000 44,000 16,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 11,266,000 11,900,000 11,360,000 9,380,000 9,507,000 9,091,000 9,126,000 9,090,000 9,219,000 8,806,000 8,706,000 7,126,000 7,271,000 7,133,000 7,068,000 7,120,000 6,548,000
Operating ROA 2.92% 2.76% 2.97% 3.71% 3.48% 3.35% 3.14% 3.25% 3.67% 3.71% 3.34% 2.89% 2.08% 1.93% 2.14% 0.62% 0.24%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $329,000K ÷ $11,266,000K
= 2.92%

Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) is a key financial ratio that indicates how effectively a company generates profits from its operational assets. The trend analysis of GXO Logistics Inc's Operating ROA over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, reflects a generally positive performance.

Starting at 0.24% on December 31, 2020, the Operating ROA steadily increased to reach 3.71% by March 31, 2024. The ratio fluctuated in the range of 2-3% during the analyzed period, indicating the company's ability to efficiently utilize its operational assets to generate profits. However, there were slight dips in June 2022 and June 2024, where the Operating ROA dropped to 2.97% and 2.76%, respectively. Despite these fluctuations, GXO Logistics Inc managed to maintain a relatively strong Operating ROA compared to the initial figure in 2020.

The consistency in the upward trend of Operating ROA from 2020 to 2024 suggests that GXO Logistics Inc has been successful in improving its operational efficiency and profitability over time. This improvement is crucial for investors and stakeholders as it shows the company's ability to generate earnings relative to its operational asset base. Overall, the increasing trend in Operating ROA reflects positively on GXO Logistics Inc's operational performance and financial health during the analyzed period.