GXO Logistics Inc (GXO)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 134,000 107,000 140,000 167,000 229,000 202,000 199,000 185,000 197,000 207,000 216,000 176,000 153,000 125,000 71,000 -5,000 -31,000
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
ROA 1.19% 0.90% 1.23% 1.78% 2.41% 2.22% 2.18% 2.04% 2.14% 2.35% 2.48% 2.47% 2.10% 1.75% 1.00% -0.07% -0.47%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $134,000K ÷ $11,266,000K
= 1.19%

The return on assets (ROA) for GXO Logistics Inc has shown fluctuations over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ROA started at a negative value of -0.47% on December 31, 2020, indicating inefficient utilization of assets to generate profits. However, the ROA improved gradually over time, reaching a positive value of 2.41% by December 31, 2023.

From December 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024, there was a slight decrease in ROA from 2.41% to 1.19%. Despite this decrease, the company maintained a positive ROA, suggesting better asset utilization to generate profits compared to the initial period.

Overall, the trend indicates a positive improvement in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets. This indicates management efficiency in generating earnings from assets, which is a key aspect of evaluating the company's operational performance and financial health.