ONEOK Inc (OKE)

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 4,072,000 3,729,419 3,690,419 3,642,419 2,807,419 2,703,167 2,671,026 2,593,538 2,596,259 2,482,755 2,365,329 2,109,547 1,361,357 1,310,008 1,241,726 1,362,142 1,914,353 1,898,904 1,912,287 1,884,507
Total assets US$ in thousands 44,266,000 43,939,000 24,038,000 24,464,000 24,379,000 24,439,000 24,527,000 23,993,000 23,621,600 23,872,300 23,437,200 23,179,900 23,078,800 22,780,900 22,992,500 21,969,400 21,812,100 21,335,900 19,751,600 18,934,300
Operating ROA 9.20% 8.49% 15.35% 14.89% 11.52% 11.06% 10.89% 10.81% 10.99% 10.40% 10.09% 9.10% 5.90% 5.75% 5.40% 6.20% 8.78% 8.90% 9.68% 9.95%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $4,072,000K ÷ $44,266,000K
= 9.20%

To analyze Oneok Inc.'s operating return on assets (ROA) over the past eight quarters, we observe fluctuations in the metric. In Q4 2023, the operating ROA stood at 7.78%, showing an improvement from the previous quarter's 6.77%. However, this is lower compared to the relatively higher levels seen in the previous six quarters, ranging from 10.80% to 11.69%.

The variation in operating ROA indicates fluctuations in the company's operating efficiency and ability to generate profits from its assets. The higher values observed in Q2 and Q1 of 2023 suggest a more efficient utilization of assets, resulting in increased profitability. On the other hand, the lower values in Q4 of 2023 and Q3 of 2023 may indicate temporary challenges or changes impacting the company's performance.

It would be essential for stakeholders to closely monitor future quarterly performance to assess whether the recent fluctuations are part of a broader trend or temporary anomalies. Identifying the reasons behind these fluctuations could provide insights into the company's operational effectiveness and potential areas for improvement in its asset utilization strategy.


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Dec 31, 2023