ePlus inc (PLUS)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 158,257 171,656 180,067 179,311 166,162 158,224 147,851 148,047 147,316 136,430 129,608 113,790 106,335 100,623 97,625 97,515 95,279 91,871 85,629 81,824
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,653,470 1,595,600 1,618,790 1,680,810 1,414,830 1,597,860 1,371,340 1,256,150 1,166,200 1,255,150 1,139,940 1,077,420 1,076,780 1,125,950 1,038,710 1,058,860 909,113 952,608 914,266 874,813
Operating ROA 9.57% 10.76% 11.12% 10.67% 11.74% 9.90% 10.78% 11.79% 12.63% 10.87% 11.37% 10.56% 9.88% 8.94% 9.40% 9.21% 10.48% 9.64% 9.37% 9.35%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $158,257K ÷ $1,653,470K
= 9.57%

Operating return on assets (operating ROA) measures the efficiency of ePlus inc in generating profits from its assets dedicated to operations. Analyzing the trend in ePlus inc's operating ROA over the provided periods shows fluctuations with a general upward trend.

In the most recent period (Mar 31, 2024), the operating ROA stands at 9.57%, a slight decrease from the previous quarter but still within the average range observed. The highest operating ROA was recorded in the quarter ended Mar 31, 2022, at 12.63%, indicating strong profitability relative to assets employed.

Overall, ePlus inc has shown varying levels of efficiency in generating operating profit from its assets, with fluctuations possibly influenced by changes in operating expenses, revenue growth, or asset utilization. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor ePlus inc's operating ROA to assess the company's operational performance and effectiveness in utilizing its assets.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
ePlus inc
PLUS
9.57%
ScanSource Inc
SCSC
5.08%