Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 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 1,713,000 956,000 771,000 621,000 525,000 1,142,000 1,082,000 1,088,000 1,093,000 1,117,000 1,115,000 1,152,000 1,181,000 1,134,000 1,114,000 998,000 960,000 951,000 912,000 912,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 13,104,000 13,338,000 12,817,000 12,695,000 12,757,000 13,026,000 13,132,000 13,071,000 13,099,000 12,887,000 13,030,000 13,261,000 13,281,000 13,035,000 12,638,000 12,511,000 12,285,000 12,143,000 10,988,000 9,367,000
Operating ROA 13.07% 7.17% 6.02% 4.89% 4.12% 8.77% 8.24% 8.32% 8.34% 8.67% 8.56% 8.69% 8.89% 8.70% 8.81% 7.98% 7.81% 7.83% 8.30% 9.74%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,713,000K ÷ $13,104,000K
= 13.07%

The operating return on assets (ROA) for Leidos Holdings Inc has fluctuated over the reported periods. It was at 9.74% as of December 31, 2019, showing a decent return on assets relative to its operating activities. The ratio decreased to 4.12% as of September 30, 2023, signaling a significant drop in operational efficiency.

However, the operating ROA rebounded to 13.07% by December 31, 2024, indicating a strong performance in utilizing assets to generate operating income. This improvement suggests that the company's operating activities became more profitable and efficient, generating higher returns on its assets.

Overall, the trend in Leidos Holdings Inc's operating ROA demonstrates some volatility but ultimately shows an upward trajectory towards the end of the reporting period, reflecting improved operational efficiency and profitability.