Tyson Foods Inc (TSN)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,409,000 421,000 -270,000 -631,000 -395,000 834,000 2,217,000 3,422,000 4,410,000 5,553,000 5,582,000 5,146,000 4,396,000 3,449,000 3,160,000 2,955,000 3,008,000 2,654,000 2,672,000 2,749,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 37,100,000 37,732,000 37,465,000 36,746,000 36,251,000 36,761,000 36,796,000 36,678,000 36,821,000 36,245,000 35,898,000 36,824,000 36,309,000 35,663,000 34,474,000 35,458,000 34,456,000 34,323,000 33,657,000 33,564,000
Operating ROA 3.80% 1.12% -0.72% -1.72% -1.09% 2.27% 6.03% 9.33% 11.98% 15.32% 15.55% 13.97% 12.11% 9.67% 9.17% 8.33% 8.73% 7.73% 7.94% 8.19%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,409,000K ÷ $37,100,000K
= 3.80%

The operating return on assets (operating ROA) of Tyson Foods Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters. The operating ROA was positive in most periods, indicating that the company generated operating income relative to its total assets.

In the most recent quarter, ending on September 30, 2024, the operating ROA stood at 3.80%, showing an improvement compared to the previous quarter's 1.12%. This suggests that Tyson Foods Inc was more efficient in generating operating income from its assets in the latest period.

However, looking back over the past two years, the operating ROA has displayed a general decreasing trend from highs of around 15% to the most recent 3.80%. This could indicate challenges in maintaining and increasing profitability relative to the company's asset base.

It is important for stakeholders to monitor Tyson Foods Inc's operating ROA closely to assess the company's operational efficiency and profitability trends over time.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Tyson Foods Inc
TSN
3.80%
Pilgrims Pride Corp
PPC
5.32%