SJW Group Common Stock (SJW)

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 170,503 163,329 161,582 152,170 149,435 163,327 144,323 139,567 127,472 108,754 104,926 111,163 111,159 103,782 111,891 115,322 117,670 99,396 74,597 60,498
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,658,310 4,552,300 4,439,430 4,367,510 4,426,290 3,843,430 3,712,160 3,652,500 3,632,620 3,604,700 3,541,050 3,511,880 3,485,970 3,469,740 3,409,520 3,332,140 3,319,130 3,259,710 3,209,980 3,174,300
Operating ROA 3.66% 3.59% 3.64% 3.48% 3.38% 4.25% 3.89% 3.82% 3.51% 3.02% 2.96% 3.17% 3.19% 2.99% 3.28% 3.46% 3.55% 3.05% 2.32% 1.91%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $170,503K ÷ $4,658,310K
= 3.66%

The operating return on assets (operating ROA) for SJW Group Common Stock has exhibited variability over the analyzed period. The trend shows fluctuations in the operating ROA, starting at 1.91% on March 31, 2020, reaching a peak of 4.25% on September 30, 2023, and then stabilizing around 3.5% in recent periods.

The operating ROA is an indicator of the company's efficiency in generating profits from its assets related to core operations. The upward trend from 2020 to 2023 indicates that the company was able to improve its operational efficiency and profitability during this period. However, the slight decline from the peak in the later periods could suggest potential challenges or changes in the company's operations.

Overall, SJW Group Common Stock's operating ROA performance demonstrates a relatively positive trajectory, with some fluctuations along the way. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor future financial reports to assess the company's ability to maintain and potentially improve its operational efficiency and profitability.