H2O America (HTO)

Return on assets (ROA)

Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 102,798 98,819 93,967 89,996 87,566 85,156 84,987 99,537 88,349 81,373 73,580 57,967 52,001 61,573 60,490 55,888 62,989 61,828 61,591 42,821
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,846,930 4,728,810 4,658,310 4,552,300 4,439,430 4,367,510 4,345,070 3,843,430 3,712,160 3,652,500 3,755,060 3,604,700 3,541,050 3,511,880 3,492,400 3,469,740 3,409,520 3,332,140 3,311,460 3,259,710
ROA 2.12% 2.09% 2.02% 1.98% 1.97% 1.95% 1.96% 2.59% 2.38% 2.23% 1.96% 1.61% 1.47% 1.75% 1.73% 1.61% 1.85% 1.86% 1.86% 1.31%

June 30, 2025 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $102,798K ÷ $4,846,930K
= 2.12%

The analysis of H2O America's return on assets (ROA) over the specified period reveals a trend of gradual improvement with some fluctuations. Starting from a ROA of 1.31% as of September 30, 2020, the metric increased notably to 1.86% by December 31, 2020, maintaining this level through March and June 2021. During this period, the ROA remained relatively stable, indicating steady efficiency in generating profits from assets.

Subsequent quarters saw some variability: the ROA dipped slightly to 1.61% as of September 30, 2021, but rebounded to 1.73% by the end of 2021. In 2022, the ROA hovered around 1.75% in the first quarter, but declined to 1.47% by June, then recovered to approximately 1.61% at the end of the year. This fluctuation suggests some temporary shifts in asset utilization or profitability.

A more pronounced upward trend began in early 2023, with the ROA increasing to 2.23% by March and further rising to 2.38% by June 2023. This upward momentum continued into the third quarter of 2023, reaching approximately 2.59%. This indicates a notable improvement in asset efficiency and profit generation relative to the company's asset base.

The subsequent data for late 2023 and mid-2024 shows a slight decline from 2.59% in September 2023 to around 1.96% in December 2023, followed by marginal increases in early 2024. Moving into 2025, the ROA continues to trend upward gradually, reaching approximately 2.09% in March, and further increasing to around 2.12% by June 2025.

Overall, the company's ROA demonstrates a positive trajectory over the analyzed period, with periods of fluctuation but a clear trend toward improved efficiency in utilization of assets for profit generation as of the most recent data. This suggests that the company has managed to enhance its operational efficiency and profitability relative to its asset base over time.