Talos Energy (TALO)

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 172,925 180,902 284,128 270,183 224,299 189,383 226,600 462,162 657,721 781,801 710,152 527,509 374,616 -35,126 -164,524 -352,471 -421,310 -88,904 1,038 190,513
Total assets US$ in thousands 6,191,800 6,399,080 6,361,860 6,434,380 4,816,310 4,753,100 4,805,410 4,795,760 3,058,630 2,813,370 2,863,100 2,810,490 2,766,820 2,786,160 2,852,160 2,839,690 2,834,550 3,172,280 3,174,650 3,238,190
Operating ROA 2.79% 2.83% 4.47% 4.20% 4.66% 3.98% 4.72% 9.64% 21.50% 27.79% 24.80% 18.77% 13.54% -1.26% -5.77% -12.41% -14.86% -2.80% 0.03% 5.88%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $172,925K ÷ $6,191,800K
= 2.79%

The operating return on assets (operating ROA) for Talos Energy has experienced fluctuation over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The trend reflects varying levels of efficiency and profitability in converting its assets into operating income.

- The operating ROA started at 5.88% as of March 31, 2020, indicating that for every dollar of assets, Talos Energy generated approximately 5.88 cents of operating income.
- Through June 30, 2021, the operating ROA declined sharply to negative figures, reaching as low as -14.86% by December 31, 2020, before gradually improving.
- From March 31, 2022, to September 30, 2022, there was a significant turnaround with the operating ROA increasing rapidly, reaching a peak of 27.79% as of September 30, 2022. This indicates improved operational efficiency and profitability.
- Subsequently, the operating ROA fluctuated between 2.79% and 9.64% from December 31, 2022, to March 31, 2024, showing some volatility in asset profitability.
- Overall, Talos Energy's operating ROA exhibited a mix of positive and negative trends over the period, reflecting shifts in the company's operational performance in utilizing its assets to generate operating income.

Analyzing the operating ROA can provide insights into the company's efficiency in managing its assets and generating profits from its core operations.