Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR)

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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 31,654 30,567 33,151 42,594 52,084 61,442 74,975 81,750 103,456 128,561 155,428 189,907 203,136 200,452 186,584 150,941 119,148 86,928 59,645 43,084
Total assets US$ in thousands 384,034 373,454 376,703 384,977 398,817 400,350 396,898 389,097 484,763 460,902 443,732 446,478 442,343 420,061 398,876 364,129 348,258 310,568 389,856 362,399
Operating ROA 8.24% 8.18% 8.80% 11.06% 13.06% 15.35% 18.89% 21.01% 21.34% 27.89% 35.03% 42.53% 45.92% 47.72% 46.78% 41.45% 34.21% 27.99% 15.30% 11.89%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $31,654K ÷ $384,034K
= 8.24%

Sturm Ruger & Company Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown fluctuations over the analyzed periods. The company's operating ROA started at 11.89% in March 2020 and steadily increased to 46.78% by June 2021, reflecting improved operational efficiency and utilization of assets to generate operating income.

However, the operating ROA began to decline after June 2021, reaching 8.24% by December 2024. This downward trend suggests a potential decrease in operating income generated relative to the company's asset base. It may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability, asset productivity, or operational effectiveness.

Overall, the analysis of Sturm Ruger & Company Inc's operating ROA highlights both strengths and potential areas for improvement in managing operational performance and asset utilization to drive sustainable profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Sturm Ruger & Company Inc
RGR
8.24%
Axon Enterprise Inc.
AXON
4.50%
National Presto Industries Inc
NPK
7.95%