AT&T Inc (T)
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 | 19,049,000 | 18,994,000 | 22,660,000 | 23,306,000 | 23,461,000 | -2,902,000 | -2,672,000 | -4,122,000 | -4,587,000 | 21,399,000 | 21,624,000 | 24,240,000 | 25,897,000 | 12,225,000 | 12,120,000 | 8,080,000 | 8,372,000 | 22,471,000 | 24,240,000 | 28,208,000 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 394,795,000 | 393,719,000 | 398,026,000 | 399,428,000 | 407,060,000 | 406,698,000 | 408,453,000 | 400,873,000 | 402,853,000 | 426,463,000 | 426,433,000 | 577,195,000 | 551,622,000 | 547,107,000 | 544,710,000 | 546,985,000 | 525,761,000 | 538,553,000 | 547,898,000 | 545,354,000 |
| Operating ROA | 4.83% | 4.82% | 5.69% | 5.83% | 5.76% | -0.71% | -0.65% | -1.03% | -1.14% | 5.02% | 5.07% | 4.20% | 4.69% | 2.23% | 2.23% | 1.48% | 1.59% | 4.17% | 4.42% | 5.17% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $19,049,000K ÷ $394,795,000K
= 4.83%
Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) is a key financial ratio that indicates how efficiently a company is generating profits from its assets used in operations. Analyzing the data for AT&T Inc from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, we observe fluctuations in the operating ROA over the period.
- The ratio started at 5.17% on March 31, 2020, showing a moderate level of profitability from its assets.
- There was a slight decrease to 4.42% by June 30, 2020, followed by a further decline to 1.59% by December 31, 2020, signaling a decrease in profitability relative to assets employed.
- The trend continued into the first half of 2021, with operating ROA standing at 1.48% on March 31, 2021, showing a need for improved asset efficiency.
- However, there was a notable increase to 5.07% by June 30, 2022, indicating a significant improvement in profitability from assets.
- The ratio experienced fluctuations in the following periods but generally maintained a positive range, ranging from -1.14% on December 31, 2022, to 5.83% on March 31, 2024.
- The ratio reached a peak of 5.83% on March 31, 2024, showcasing a strong performance in generating profits from assets.
- It then slightly decreased to 4.83% by December 31, 2024, which is still a commendable level, indicating effective asset utilization.
In conclusion, AT&T Inc's operating ROA fluctuated over the period, showing some periods of improved asset efficiency and profitability, while also experiencing some decline. Monitoring and analyzing this ratio can help stakeholders assess the company's ability to generate earnings from its operational assets.
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Dec 31, 2024