Sempra Energy (SRE)

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 920,000 4,548,000 3,599,000 1,633,000 2,203,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 96,155,000 87,181,000 78,574,000 72,045,000 66,623,000
Operating ROA 0.96% 5.22% 4.58% 2.27% 3.31%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $920,000K ÷ $96,155,000K
= 0.96%

The operating return on assets (ROA) of Sempra Energy, as indicated by the provided data, has exhibited fluctuation over the five-year period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.

Initially, on December 31, 2020, the operating ROA stood at 3.31%. However, there was a decline in 2021, with the operating ROA decreasing to 2.27%.

Subsequently, there was a notable improvement in the operating ROA in 2022, reaching 4.58%, followed by a further increase to 5.22% by December 31, 2023. This upward trend suggests enhanced operational efficiency and profitability during these years.

Nevertheless, there was a significant decrease in the operating ROA by the end of 2024, dropping to 0.96%. This decline may indicate challenges or issues impacting the company's ability to generate profits from its assets efficiently during that period.

Overall, the fluctuation in Sempra Energy's operating ROA over the five-year period illustrates varying levels of asset utilization and operational performance, which may be influenced by internal and external factors affecting the company's financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Sempra Energy
SRE
0.96%
UGI Corporation
UGI
5.10%