PPL Corporation (PPL)
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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,740,000 | 1,753,000 | 1,762,000 | 1,677,000 | 1,630,000 | 1,576,000 | 1,480,000 | 1,418,000 | 1,374,000 | 1,346,000 | 1,436,000 | 1,463,000 | 1,424,000 | 1,494,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,577,000 | 1,586,000 | 1,901,000 | 2,190,000 | 2,483,000 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 41,069,000 | 40,472,000 | 39,839,000 | 39,631,000 | 39,236,000 | 38,629,000 | 38,296,000 | 38,302,000 | 37,837,000 | 37,378,000 | 37,062,000 | 34,107,000 | 33,223,000 | 34,171,000 | 36,759,000 | 47,781,000 | 48,116,000 | 47,924,000 | 46,520,000 | 46,328,000 |
| Operating ROA | 4.24% | 4.33% | 4.42% | 4.23% | 4.15% | 4.08% | 3.86% | 3.70% | 3.63% | 3.60% | 3.87% | 4.29% | 4.29% | 4.37% | 4.08% | 3.30% | 3.30% | 3.97% | 4.71% | 5.36% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,740,000K ÷ $41,069,000K
= 4.24%
PPL Corporation's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown varying trends over the periods indicated in the data. The operating ROA has fluctuated between 3.30% and 5.36% during this time frame, with the highest point occurring on March 31, 2020, and the lowest on December 31, 2022.
Overall, the operating ROA appears to have experienced some volatility but has generally trended downwards from its initial high point. It reached a low point in the December 31, 2022, quarter but has shown signs of recovery since then. As of December 31, 2024, the operating ROA stands at 4.24%.
The fluctuations in operating ROA suggest that PPL Corporation's ability to generate operating income from its assets has been inconsistent. Further analysis may be warranted to understand the specific factors driving these changes and to assess the company's operational efficiency and effectiveness in utilizing its assets to generate returns.
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Dec 31, 2024