Public Service Enterprise Group Inc (PEG)

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 3,685,000 3,957,000 3,579,000 3,081,000 1,381,000 1,319,000 -1,059,000 -1,649,000 -856,000 -1,325,000 1,513,000 2,214,000 2,270,000 2,344,000 2,201,000 1,954,000 1,943,000 1,937,000 2,001,000 2,252,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 50,741,000 49,552,000 49,505,000 49,409,000 48,718,000 47,741,000 49,608,000 47,774,000 48,999,000 49,426,000 49,292,000 50,206,000 50,050,000 49,576,000 48,780,000 48,365,000 47,730,000 46,815,000 46,280,000 45,756,000
Operating ROA 7.26% 7.99% 7.23% 6.24% 2.83% 2.76% -2.13% -3.45% -1.75% -2.68% 3.07% 4.41% 4.54% 4.73% 4.51% 4.04% 4.07% 4.14% 4.32% 4.92%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $3,685,000K ÷ $50,741,000K
= 7.26%

Analyzing Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.'s operating return on assets (operating ROA) over the past eight quarters reveals a positive trend in performance. The company's operating ROA has shown consistent improvement, with a notable increase from 3.09% in Q4 2022 to 7.28% in Q4 2023. This upward trajectory indicates that the company is effectively generating operating income relative to its total assets.

The operating ROA peaked at 8.05% in Q3 2023 before slightly declining to 7.40% in Q2 2023. Despite the dip, the operating ROA remained relatively strong, reflecting the company's ability to efficiently utilize its assets to generate operating profits.

Comparing the latest quarter (Q4 2023) to the same quarter a year ago (Q4 2022), Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. has more than doubled its operating ROA, signaling improved operational efficiency and profitability. The significant year-over-year growth in operating ROA underscores the company's strengthened performance and enhanced asset utilization.

Overall, Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.'s operating return on assets demonstrates a positive trajectory, reflecting the company's ability to generate operating income efficiently relative to its asset base. This improvement over the past quarters bodes well for the company's operational performance and potential future growth prospects.


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Dec 31, 2023