United Rentals Inc (URI)

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 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 4,065,000 4,041,000 4,018,000 3,939,000 3,827,000 3,788,000 3,610,000 3,400,000 3,232,000 2,953,000 2,711,000 2,477,000 2,277,000 2,042,000 1,914,000 1,814,000 1,800,000 1,889,000 1,994,000 2,142,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 28,163,000 28,412,000 27,613,000 26,658,000 25,589,000 25,832,000 25,506,000 24,629,000 24,183,000 21,419,000 20,820,000 20,169,000 20,292,000 20,306,000 19,641,000 17,542,000 17,868,000 17,908,000 17,900,000 18,868,000
Operating ROA 14.43% 14.22% 14.55% 14.78% 14.96% 14.66% 14.15% 13.80% 13.36% 13.79% 13.02% 12.28% 11.22% 10.06% 9.74% 10.34% 10.07% 10.55% 11.14% 11.35%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $4,065,000K ÷ $28,163,000K
= 14.43%

United Rentals Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown a generally positive trend over the past few years. The ratio has improved steadily from 11.35% in March 2020 to 14.43% in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to generate more operating income relative to its total assets.

While there have been some fluctuations in the operating ROA during this period, overall, the trend is upward, suggesting that United Rentals Inc has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating profits. The highest operating ROA was recorded in December 2024 at 14.96%, indicating that the company's efficiency and profitability improved towards the end of the period.

Overall, the increasing trend in the operating ROA is a positive indication of United Rentals Inc's operational performance and efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Further analysis of the underlying factors contributing to this improvement could provide insights into the company's strategic management and financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
United Rentals Inc
URI
14.43%
Air Lease Corporation
AL
1.86%
Archrock Inc
AROC
7.34%
Upbound Group Inc.
UPBD
5.98%