Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,200,000 3,126,000 2,755,000 2,619,000 764,000 794,000 961,000 1,017,000 1,000,000 975,000 1,156,000 1,096,000 914,000 1,079,000 434,000 403,000 399,000 -13,000 -49,000 -120,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 28,936,000 29,372,000 29,265,000 28,907,000 28,312,000 27,590,000 27,157,000 27,067,000 27,156,000 27,076,000 26,621,000 26,650,000 27,579,000 25,913,000 26,565,000 26,554,000 27,106,000 26,187,000 26,250,000 23,823,000
ROA 11.06% 10.64% 9.41% 9.06% 2.70% 2.88% 3.54% 3.76% 3.68% 3.60% 4.34% 4.11% 3.31% 4.16% 1.63% 1.52% 1.47% -0.05% -0.19% -0.50%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $3,200,000K ÷ $28,936,000K
= 11.06%

The Return on Assets (ROA) of Tenet Healthcare Corporation has shown a fluctuating trend over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ROA started at a negative level in March 2020 but gradually improved as the company's performance enhanced. It turned positive in December 2020 and continued to increase in the following quarters, reaching peaks in March 2024, June 2024, September 2024, and December 2024.

The improvement in ROA signifies that the company has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate profit. The significant increase in ROA towards the end of the period indicates a substantial improvement in the company's efficiency in generating earnings relative to its assets.

Overall, the upward trend in ROA demonstrates Tenet Healthcare Corporation's ability to manage its assets efficiently and generate higher returns for its shareholders. Investors and stakeholders may view this positively as it reflects the company's operational effectiveness and financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
THC
11.06%
HCA Holdings Inc
HCA
9.68%
Universal Health Services Inc
UHS
7.89%