Helmerich and Payne Inc (HP)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 451,899 439,072 476,501 541,134 561,889 544,968 429,948 232,126 45,292 -128,542 -239,631 -377,937 -428,549 -406,943 -387,160 -744,778 -620,187 -505,736 -616,026 -2,339
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,781,900 4,484,980 4,424,850 4,421,330 4,381,960 4,340,820 4,365,730 4,411,850 4,355,530 4,322,610 4,334,350 4,392,250 5,034,130 4,495,280 4,588,100 4,726,750 4,829,620 4,962,330 5,176,750 5,841,510
Operating ROA 7.82% 9.79% 10.77% 12.24% 12.82% 12.55% 9.85% 5.26% 1.04% -2.97% -5.53% -8.60% -8.51% -9.05% -8.44% -15.76% -12.84% -10.19% -11.90% -0.04%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $451,899K ÷ $5,781,900K
= 7.82%

Helmerich and Payne Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has exhibited varying trends over the past few quarters. The operating ROA increased from negative figures in the second half of 2021 to positive figures in 2022 and 2023, peaking at 12.82% in September 2023. However, there was a downward trend from September 2023 to March 2024, with a notable decrease in operating ROA.

From March 2024 to September 2024, there was a slight recovery in the operating ROA, reaching 7.82% in September 2024. It is important to note that the operating ROA fluctuated significantly during this period, indicating potential volatility in the company's operating efficiency and profitability.

Further analysis of the factors contributing to these fluctuations, such as changes in operating income and total assets, would be necessary to understand the underlying reasons for the shifts in operating ROA. Monitoring these trends over time can help stakeholders assess the company's operational performance and its ability to generate profits from its assets.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Helmerich and Payne Inc
HP
7.82%
Nabors Industries Ltd
NBR
8.22%
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
PTEN
4.74%
Valaris Ltd
VAL
1.24%