Marriot Vacations Worldwide (VAC)

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 1,298,000 1,301,000 1,207,000 1,888,000 1,928,000 1,982,000 1,414,000 865,000 831,000 743,000 631,000 461,000 317,000 217,000 50,000 -74,000 -209,000 -78,000 -7,000 149,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 9,808,000 9,740,000 9,611,000 9,867,000 9,680,000 9,453,000 9,482,000 9,602,000 9,639,000 9,237,000 9,340,000 9,503,000 9,613,000 9,543,000 10,414,000 9,187,000 8,898,000 9,011,000 9,117,000 9,432,000
Operating ROA 13.23% 13.36% 12.56% 19.13% 19.92% 20.97% 14.91% 9.01% 8.62% 8.04% 6.76% 4.85% 3.30% 2.27% 0.48% -0.81% -2.35% -0.87% -0.08% 1.58%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,298,000K ÷ $9,808,000K
= 13.23%

Marriot Vacations Worldwide's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown fluctuations over the periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The trend indicates a gradual improvement in operational efficiency and profitability.

The operating ROA started at a modest 1.58% on March 31, 2020, but then dipped to negative figures in the following quarters, showing operational challenges. However, the company managed to turn it around by June 30, 2022, with a significant increase to 6.76%. This positive momentum continued, reaching a peak of 20.97% on September 30, 2023.

The trend turned slightly downward in the latter part of 2023, fluctuating around the high teens to mid-teens range. By December 31, 2024, Marriot Vacations Worldwide's operating ROA stood at 13.23%.

Overall, the increasing trend in operating ROA from 2020 to 2023 reflects the company's efforts to enhance operational efficiency and generate higher returns from its assets. The company should continue monitoring and improving their operations to sustain profitability and create long-term value for its stakeholders.