Tetra Tech Inc (TTEK)

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 500,737 464,771 433,816 377,144 358,113 345,538 331,768 345,277 340,447 327,481 313,383 299,670 278,702 263,601 257,319 244,042 241,092 195,022 196,338 196,353
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,192,680 4,084,900 4,070,570 3,950,820 3,820,480 3,973,580 3,985,040 2,731,480 2,622,780 2,677,710 2,645,620 2,640,460 2,576,560 2,510,920 2,455,060 2,414,870 2,378,560 2,289,310 2,343,150 2,352,550
Operating ROA 11.94% 11.38% 10.66% 9.55% 9.37% 8.70% 8.33% 12.64% 12.98% 12.23% 11.85% 11.35% 10.82% 10.50% 10.48% 10.11% 10.14% 8.52% 8.38% 8.35%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $500,737K ÷ $4,192,680K
= 11.94%

Tetra Tech Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown a fluctuating trend over the past few quarters. The operating ROA has ranged from 8.33% to 12.98% over the last eight quarters, with a peak in the last quarter of 2022 and a trough in the second quarter of 2023.

Overall, the operating ROA has generally been on an upward trajectory since the beginning of 2021, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its operating assets. The latest operating ROA of 11.94% as of September 30, 2024, is slightly higher than the earlier quarters, suggesting a positive trend in the company's operational efficiency and profitability. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor this metric to assess the company's financial performance and operational effectiveness.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Tetra Tech Inc
TTEK
11.94%
Aecom Technology Corporation
ACM
6.86%