Owens & Minor Inc (OMI)

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 -134,929 187,059 186,696 132,317 118,795 9,486 45,892 110,138 179,868 291,177 293,805 315,604 368,472 402,063 414,741 340,053 204,117 123,043 72,804 66,752
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,656,160 5,081,280 5,304,000 5,207,990 5,093,320 5,124,060 5,288,000 5,310,200 5,386,280 5,538,580 5,555,280 5,707,970 3,536,550 3,584,120 3,591,830 3,390,820 3,335,640 3,297,120 3,137,790 3,714,870
Operating ROA -2.90% 3.68% 3.52% 2.54% 2.33% 0.19% 0.87% 2.07% 3.34% 5.26% 5.29% 5.53% 10.42% 11.22% 11.55% 10.03% 6.12% 3.73% 2.32% 1.80%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $-134,929K ÷ $4,656,160K
= -2.90%

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) is a key financial ratio that measures a company's ability to generate operating income from its assets. The trend analysis of Owens & Minor Inc's Operating ROA over the past few years shows fluctuations in performance.

From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021, the Operating ROA consistently improved, indicating increased efficiency in utilizing assets to generate operating income. However, from September 30, 2021, to December 31, 2022, there was a gradual decline in Operating ROA, possibly due to changes in the company's operational effectiveness or asset management.

The peak of 11.55% in June 30, 2021, shows a period of strong performance in generating operating income relative to the company's assets. Subsequently, a decline occurred, with the Operating ROA dropping to -2.90% as of December 31, 2024, indicating a negative return on assets. This significant decrease may suggest challenges in effectively utilizing assets to support the company's operating activities.

Overall, the fluctuating trend in Owens & Minor Inc's Operating ROA highlights the importance of closely monitoring operational efficiency and asset management to maintain sustainable performance levels over time.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Owens & Minor Inc
OMI
-2.90%
Henry Schein Inc
HSIC
6.08%
Patterson Companies Inc
PDCO
7.07%