Trex Company Inc (TREX)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 276,204 246,735 275,376 233,635 188,199
Total assets US$ in thousands 932,885 933,705 920,321 770,492 592,239
Operating ROA 29.61% 26.43% 29.92% 30.32% 31.78%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $276,204K ÷ $932,885K
= 29.61%

Operating return on assets (operating ROA) is a crucial financial ratio that indicates the efficiency of TREX Co., Inc. in generating operating income relative to its total assets. Looking at the trend over the past five years, we observe fluctuations in TREX Co., Inc.'s operating ROA.

In 2023, the operating ROA stood at 29.61%, showing a slight increase from 28.08% in 2022. This suggests that the company improved its ability to generate operating income from its assets. However, the 2023 figure is lower than the peak seen in 2021 when the operating ROA was at 34.87%.

While the operating ROA in 2023 is slightly lower than the preceding year, it remains relatively healthy compared to previous years, such as 2020 and 2019, where the ratios were 30.32% and 31.78%, respectively.

Overall, TREX Co., Inc. has demonstrated a consistent ability to generate operating income in relation to its assets over the years, albeit with some variability. It will be important to monitor future trends in operating ROA to assess the company's ongoing operational efficiency and asset utilization.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Trex Company Inc
TREX
29.61%
Koppers Holdings Inc
KOP
10.63%
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
LPX
11.78%