PPL Corporation (PPL)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 1,740,000 | 1,630,000 | 1,374,000 | 1,424,000 | 1,586,000 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 41,069,000 | 39,236,000 | 37,837,000 | 33,223,000 | 48,116,000 |
| Operating ROA | 4.24% | 4.15% | 3.63% | 4.29% | 3.30% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $1,740,000K ÷ $41,069,000K
= 4.24%
Based on the data provided, PPL Corporation's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuations over the years. In 2020, the operating ROA was 3.30%, which increased to 4.29% by the end of 2021. However, there was a slight decline in 2022 to 3.63%. Subsequently, there was an improvement in 2023 with the operating ROA reaching 4.15%, and a further increase to 4.24% by the end of 2024.
Overall, the trend indicates that PPL Corporation has been able to enhance its operating efficiency and generate a higher return on its assets in recent years, with some variability in performance. The company's ability to maintain or improve its operating ROA reflects positively on its operational effectiveness and utilization of its assets to generate profits.
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Dec 31, 2024