Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 692,436 676,484 917,850 688,089 535,973
Total assets US$ in thousands 11,759,000 14,617,100 14,660,400 14,632,600 12,354,400
Operating ROA 5.89% 4.63% 6.26% 4.70% 4.34%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $692,436K ÷ $11,759,000K
= 5.89%

Based on the data provided for Jacobs Solutions Inc., the operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In Sep 2024, the operating ROA increased to 5.89% from 4.63% in Sep 2023. This indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its total assets.

Compared to the previous years, the operating ROA in Sep 2024 is higher than in Sep 2021 and Sep 2020, indicating enhanced operational efficiency and asset utilization. However, it is slightly lower than the operating ROA in Sep 2022.

It is important for Jacobs Solutions Inc. to continue monitoring and improving its operating ROA to ensure sustainable profitability and efficient use of its assets in the long term. Further analysis of the company's operations and asset management strategies may provide insights into the factors influencing these fluctuations in operating ROA over the years.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Jacobs Solutions Inc.
J
5.89%
Fluor Corporation
FLR
2.11%
Granite Construction Incorporated
GVA
2.85%
KBR Inc
KBR
8.05%