Gentherm Inc (THRM)

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 107,015 115,077 106,481 77,814 77,439 49,296 48,376 51,790 48,306 66,627 64,510 88,447 115,006 135,032 152,834 111,265 89,217 69,339 51,162 81,116
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,247,560 1,298,180 1,240,550 1,252,710 1,234,370 1,225,600 1,244,050 1,268,750 1,239,300 1,241,330 947,046 967,113 935,343 943,978 933,873 932,454 1,022,840 921,447 823,370 893,370
Operating ROA 8.58% 8.86% 8.58% 6.21% 6.27% 4.02% 3.89% 4.08% 3.90% 5.37% 6.81% 9.15% 12.30% 14.30% 16.37% 11.93% 8.72% 7.53% 6.21% 9.08%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $107,015K ÷ $1,247,560K
= 8.58%

Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) measures a company's efficiency in generating profits from its operating activities relative to its total assets. Looking at the historical data of Gentherm Inc's Operating ROA from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, we observe fluctuations in this ratio over time.

- In the initial periods, from March 2020 to June 2021, the Operating ROA showed an increasing trend, indicating improved profitability from operating activities in relation to the company's assets. This suggests effective management of resources to generate earnings.
- The peak in June 2021 marked a significant high point in the company's ability to generate operating profits relative to its total assets, reflecting a period of strong operational performance.
- Subsequently, the Operating ROA experienced a decline from September 2021 to December 2022, indicating a decrease in profitability generated by the company's operating activities compared to its asset base. This could suggest challenges or inefficiencies in utilizing assets to generate earnings during these periods.
- From March 2023 to December 2024, there was a gradual recovery in the Operating ROA, with some fluctuation. Despite the improvements, the ratio did not reach the levels observed during the peak in June 2021.

Overall, the trend in Gentherm Inc's Operating ROA showcases periods of both growth and decline in operating profitability relative to the company's asset base. Further analysis of the underlying factors driving these fluctuations could provide insight into the company's operational efficiency and financial performance.