Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK)
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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,254,000 | 1,188,200 | 1,157,800 | 1,145,100 | 1,131,700 | 1,163,700 | 1,159,200 | 1,100,800 | 1,449,300 | 1,361,400 | 1,373,700 | 1,393,500 | 1,001,300 | 1,057,300 | 1,043,800 | 1,036,100 | 1,038,000 | 987,800 | 788,100 | 746,700 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 1,362,100 | 4,563,200 | 4,767,900 | 4,498,600 | 4,366,100 | 4,363,900 | 4,315,700 | 4,190,000 | 6,961,100 | 6,974,600 | 7,508,900 | 8,159,000 | 7,808,100 | 7,662,500 | 7,713,600 | 7,810,500 | 7,561,800 | 7,219,600 | 7,007,900 | 6,928,100 |
| Operating ROA | 92.06% | 26.04% | 24.28% | 25.45% | 25.92% | 26.67% | 26.86% | 26.27% | 20.82% | 19.52% | 18.29% | 17.08% | 12.82% | 13.80% | 13.53% | 13.27% | 13.73% | 13.68% | 11.25% | 10.78% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,254,000K ÷ $1,362,100K
= 92.06%
Verisk Analytics Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown a consistent upward trend from March 31, 2020, at 10.78% to December 31, 2024, at 92.06%. The operating ROA experienced significant growth in 2022, reaching 20.82% by December 31, and continued to increase in the following years, peaking at 26.86% on June 30, 2023.
However, there was a noticeable decline in the operating ROA in the second half of 2024, dropping from 26.04% on September 30 to 92.06% on December 31. Such a sudden increase in December 2024 may raise questions about the quality and accuracy of the data reported for that period. It is important to further investigate the reason behind this drastic change to ensure the reliability of the financial information provided by the company.
Overall, the increasing trend in Verisk Analytics Inc's operating ROA indicates improved operational efficiency and profitability over the analyzed period, with some fluctuations warranting a closer examination for a comprehensive evaluation of the company's performance.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024