Tidewater Inc (TDW)

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 298,309 275,499 261,227 224,047 177,687 132,238 95,624 58,517 26,708 -13,402 -54,026 -76,025 -95,016 -93,372 -96,984 -194,570 -186,802 -211,493 -208,868 -95,517
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,074,900 2,047,130 2,089,750 2,077,820 2,062,770 2,071,560 1,344,160 1,327,150 1,297,660 1,283,060 1,282,740 1,054,130 1,095,780 1,123,070 1,151,730 1,188,930 1,251,180 1,350,770 1,415,680 1,553,120
Operating ROA 14.38% 13.46% 12.50% 10.78% 8.61% 6.38% 7.11% 4.41% 2.06% -1.04% -4.21% -7.21% -8.67% -8.31% -8.42% -16.37% -14.93% -15.66% -14.75% -6.15%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $298,309K ÷ $2,074,900K
= 14.38%

The operating return on assets (operating ROA) for Tidewater Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the observed periods. The ratio started at a negative level in March 2020, gradually worsening by June 2020. However, over the following quarters, there was a consistent improvement in operating ROA, turning positive by December 2022.

The positive trend continued into the following periods, reaching its highest point of 14.38% by December 2024. This indicates that the company's operational efficiency and profitability in generating earnings from its assets improved significantly over the analyzed timeframe.

Overall, the trend in Tidewater Inc's operating ROA reflects a positive turnaround from negative figures to a steadily increasing and healthier level, suggesting improved asset utilization and operational performance.