Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)
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 | 9,713,000 | 9,082,000 | 9,917,000 | 9,338,000 | 7,834,000 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 67,715,000 | 67,132,000 | 65,449,000 | 63,525,000 | 62,398,000 |
| Operating ROA | 14.34% | 13.53% | 15.15% | 14.70% | 12.55% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $9,713,000K ÷ $67,715,000K
= 14.34%
Based on the provided data, Union Pacific Corporation's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has exhibited a positive trend over the years. The operating ROA increased steadily from 12.55% as of December 31, 2020, to 14.70% as of December 31, 2021, indicating improved efficiency in generating operating income from its assets.
Subsequently, there was a further increase to 15.15% as of December 31, 2022, showcasing the company's ability to generate greater operating profits relative to its asset base. However, there was a slight decline in operating ROA to 13.53% as of December 31, 2023, before rebounding to 14.34% as of December 31, 2024.
The overall trend suggests that Union Pacific Corporation has been effectively managing its assets to generate operating income, with fluctuations in performance possibly influenced by internal operational decisions or external market factors. Further analysis may be required to understand the drivers behind these variations and assess the company's ongoing operational efficiency.
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Dec 31, 2024