Travel + Leisure Co (TNL)

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 733,000 720,000 653,000 618,000 -105,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 6,735,000 6,738,000 6,757,000 6,588,000 7,613,000
Operating ROA 10.88% 10.69% 9.66% 9.38% -1.38%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $733,000K ÷ $6,735,000K
= 10.88%

Operating ROA is a key financial metric that indicates how efficiently a company is generating operating profits from its assets. The trend analysis of Travel + Leisure Co's operating ROA reveals a significant improvement over the years.

As of December 31, 2020, the company had a negative operating ROA of -1.38%, suggesting that the company was not effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating income. However, by December 31, 2021, the operating ROA had improved to 9.38%, indicating a turnaround in the company's asset efficiency.

This positive trend continued into the following years, with operating ROA increasing to 9.66% by December 31, 2022, 10.69% by December 31, 2023, and reaching 10.88% by December 31, 2024. These consistent improvements demonstrate the company's ability to generate higher operating profits relative to its asset base.

Overall, the increasing trend in Travel + Leisure Co's operating ROA reflects improved operational efficiency and asset utilization, which is a positive indicator of the company's financial performance and potential for sustainable growth.