Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, Inc. (PRSU)

Return on assets (ROA)

Mar 31, 2025 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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 362,525 368,544 37,463 30,119 11,769 16,017 23,600 20,450 29,328 21,196 6,415 -16,639 -78,504 -92,655 -120,584 -166,409 -330,661 -374,094 -329,049 -266,875
Total assets US$ in thousands 832,564 845,008 1,195,830 1,223,400 1,180,300 1,137,320 1,200,540 1,152,770 1,104,280 1,090,350 1,144,630 1,141,160 1,059,550 1,037,630 1,057,560 944,476 904,655 853,224 869,092 998,464
ROA 43.54% 43.61% 3.13% 2.46% 1.00% 1.41% 1.97% 1.77% 2.66% 1.94% 0.56% -1.46% -7.41% -8.93% -11.40% -17.62% -36.55% -43.84% -37.86% -26.73%

March 31, 2025 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $362,525K ÷ $832,564K
= 43.54%

The analysis of Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) over the analyzed period reveals significant fluctuations from mid-2020 through early 2025. Initially, the company recorded markedly negative ROA figures, with values of –26.73% as of June 30, 2020, and deepening losses reaching –43.84% by December 31, 2020. These negative returns indicate substantial inefficiencies or losses in asset utilization during that period, likely attributable to operational challenges or industry-wide impacts, such as the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the hospitality sector.

Throughout 2021, the company exhibited a progressive improvement in ROA, moving from declining negative levels to less severe losses, culminating in a relatively improved figure of –8.93% by December 31, 2021. This trend suggests gradual operational recovery and a reduction in asset-related losses. Moving into 2022, the ROA continued a positive trajectory, crossing into slight positive territory at 0.56% on September 30, 2022, and reaching 1.94% by year-end, indicating a shift towards profitability and more efficient utilization of assets.

The positive trend persisted in 2023, with ROA advancing further to 2.66% as of March 31. However, it declined slightly to 1.77% in June but rebounded to 1.97% by September 30, implying some volatility but general stabilization in the company's asset efficiency. By the close of 2023, ROA settled at 1.41%.

The first quarter of 2024 saw a slight decrease to 1.00%, but the subsequent quarters demonstrated an improving trend, with ROA rising to 2.46% at June 30, 2024, and 3.13% by September 30. This upward movement indicates enhanced asset performance and possibly improved profitability margins.

Remarkably, at the end of 2024, ROA experienced a significant leap to 43.61%, with the figure remaining high at 43.54% in the first quarter of 2025. This dramatic increase suggests a substantial improvement in profitability, likely due to operational efficiencies, strategic adjustments, or favorable market conditions.

In summary, the company's ROA trajectory indicates a severe period of losses in 2020 which gradually transitioned into consistent profitability from 2022 onward. The substantial spike at the end of 2024 and early 2025 reflects a marked enhancement in asset utilization efficiency and overall financial performance.