Bristow Group Inc (VTOL)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 845,569 826,111 806,405 748,619 741,694 767,255 759,173 712,262 626,931 531,983 265,634 33,953 -42,715 -160,642 -108,920 -3,162 -3,278 -9,617 30,267 22,567
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,937,280 1,889,690 1,895,950 1,898,520 1,812,000 1,763,340 1,842,370 1,824,280 1,864,790 1,861,240 1,913,650 1,992,270 2,135,780 2,212,380 2,251,790 1,945,260 764,515 767,075 764,884 765,841
Operating ROA 43.65% 43.72% 42.53% 39.43% 40.93% 43.51% 41.21% 39.04% 33.62% 28.58% 13.88% 1.70% -2.00% -7.26% -4.84% -0.16% -0.43% -1.25% 3.96% 2.95%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $845,569K ÷ $1,937,280K
= 43.65%

The operating return on assets (operating ROA) for Bristow Group Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the past few periods. From December 31, 2019 to June 30, 2021, the operating ROA ranged from -7.26% to 13.88%, indicating inconsistent performance. However, there was a significant improvement in the operating ROA from June 30, 2021 to December 31, 2023, with values increasing steadily from 13.88% to 43.65%.

This positive trend indicates that Bristow Group Inc has been able to generate higher operating income relative to its total assets in recent periods, reflecting improved operational efficiency and profitability. The company's management may have implemented strategies to enhance asset utilization or streamline operations, resulting in the improved operating ROA.

Overall, the increasing trend in the operating ROA suggests that Bristow Group Inc's operational performance and asset management have been on an upward trajectory, which is a positive indicator for the company's financial health.