Teradata Corp (TDC)

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 209,000 186,000 118,000 231,000 16,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,704,000 1,873,000 2,022,000 2,169,000 2,193,000
Operating ROA 12.27% 9.93% 5.84% 10.65% 0.73%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $209,000K ÷ $1,704,000K
= 12.27%

Teradata Corp's operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown significant variability over the past five years. The ratio has improved from 0.73% as of December 31, 2020, to 12.27% as of December 31, 2024. This indicates a positive trend in the company's ability to generate operating profits relative to its total assets.

The Operating ROA increased substantially from 2020 to 2021, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability. Although it decreased in 2022 compared to 2021, it remained higher than the starting point in 2020. The ratio then increased again in 2023 and reached its peak in 2024.

Overall, the upward trend in the Operating ROA reflects Teradata Corp's ability to generate higher operating profits from its asset base, which is a positive sign of effective asset utilization and operational performance.