ODP Corp (ODP)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 201,000 287,000 280,000 262,000 243,000 219,000 239,000 241,000 234,000 223,000 221,000 -7,000 7,000 61,000 67,000 250,000 191,000 141,000 138,000 201,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,886,000 3,980,000 3,961,000 4,041,000 4,149,000 4,418,000 4,474,000 4,529,000 4,865,000 5,351,000 5,378,000 5,598,000 5,614,000 5,745,000 5,865,000 6,454,000 7,311,000 7,343,000 7,353,000 7,471,000
Operating ROA 5.17% 7.21% 7.07% 6.48% 5.86% 4.96% 5.34% 5.32% 4.81% 4.17% 4.11% -0.13% 0.12% 1.06% 1.14% 3.87% 2.61% 1.92% 1.88% 2.69%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $201,000K ÷ $3,886,000K
= 5.17%

The operating return on assets (operating ROA) for ODP Corp has experienced fluctuation over the past few quarters. The trend shows that the company's operating ROA has generally been positive, with variations in the percentage values.

From Dec 31, 2019, to Jun 30, 2022, the operating ROA ranged between 1.88% and 5.34%, indicating relatively consistent but moderate profitability from operations relative to its assets during this period. However, in the following quarters, the operating ROA increased to 7.21% in Sep 30, 2022, before slightly decreasing in the subsequent quarters.

The lowest point in the period analyzed was in Mar 31, 2021, with a negative operating ROA of -0.13%, suggesting a period of operational inefficiency or financial challenges. However, the company managed to recover from this as seen in the positive operating ROA figures in the later quarters.

Overall, the analysis of ODP Corp's operating ROA demonstrates variations in operating efficiency and asset utilization over the given time frame, highlighting the importance of consistently monitoring and managing the company's operational performance.


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Dec 31, 2023