Texas Pacific Land Trust (TPL)

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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 539,138 530,457 530,084 517,142 486,053 476,421 511,518 542,946 562,307 563,937 505,122 424,684 362,393 291,764
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,248,020 1,175,570 1,315,790 1,259,170 1,156,400 1,079,320 1,001,320 955,251 877,427 828,974 764,708 856,569 764,064 695,617
Operating ROA 43.20% 45.12% 40.29% 41.07% 42.03% 44.14% 51.08% 56.84% 64.09% 68.03% 66.05% 49.58% 47.43% 41.94%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $539,138K ÷ $1,248,020K
= 43.20%

The operating return on assets (ROA) for Texas Pacific Land Trust has shown fluctuating trends over the periods provided in the data.

From September 30, 2021, to September 30, 2022, the operating ROA increased steadily, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability. The highest point during this period was recorded on September 30, 2022, at 68.03%, which reflects the trust's ability to generate strong operating income relative to its total assets.

However, from September 30, 2022, to December 31, 2024, the operating ROA experienced a decline overall, with some fluctuations quarter over quarter. The trust's operating ROA dropped to 40.29% on June 30, 2024, before showing a slight recovery to 45.12% on September 30, 2024.

Overall, the operating ROA for Texas Pacific Land Trust has shown some volatility but generally remained at relatively high levels, indicating the trust's ability to generate significant operating income based on its assets. The downward trend in recent periods may suggest challenges in maintaining or improving operational efficiency and profitability.