Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)

Operating return on assets (Operating 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 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 7,496,000 9,215,000 8,195,000 9,308,000 10,237,000 9,622,000 9,648,000 7,797,000 4,115,000 3,425,000 1,942,000 1,504,000 2,913,000 2,499,000 3,128,000 3,804,000 5,116,000 5,053,000 5,638,000 6,199,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 190,144,000 186,013,000 184,724,000 179,950,000 177,489,000 171,674,000 168,275,000 165,357,000 158,935,000 156,409,000 151,770,000 144,945,000 140,912,000 139,163,000 135,013,000 132,441,000 127,684,000 126,382,000 121,961,000 120,637,000
Operating ROA 3.94% 4.95% 4.44% 5.17% 5.77% 5.60% 5.73% 4.72% 2.59% 2.19% 1.28% 1.04% 2.07% 1.80% 2.32% 2.87% 4.01% 4.00% 4.62% 5.14%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $7,496,000K ÷ $190,144,000K
= 3.94%

Nextera Energy Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has exhibited fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The operating ROA started at 5.14% in March 31, 2020, declined to 1.04% in March 31, 2022, and then demonstrated an upward trend reaching 5.77% in December 31, 2023. However, there was a slight decrease to 3.94% in December 31, 2024.

The variations in operating ROA suggest that Nextera Energy Inc's ability to generate operating profits from its assets has fluctuated during this period. It is important to further investigate the reasons behind these fluctuations to understand the company's operational efficiency and profitability.

Analysts typically consider a higher operating ROA to be a positive indicator, as it shows that the company is utilizing its assets effectively to generate profits. Conversely, a declining operating ROA may indicate inefficiencies in operations or the need for improvements in asset management.

Overall, a detailed analysis of Nextera Energy Inc's operating ROA trends over time can provide valuable insights into the company's operational performance and help assess its financial health.