Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN)

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	66,148	90,726	111,031	138,618	176,416	153,678	121,957	149,682	112,780	196,074	261,219	263,159	309,146	292,109	282,888	258,843	227,438	211,641	202,895	208,519
Total assets	US$ in thousands	3,052,240	3,121,720	3,093,570	3,078,830	3,157,940	3,194,460	3,105,190	3,116,320	3,097,260	2,859,130	2,848,590	2,649,030	2,589,920	2,479,140	2,382,870	2,229,530	2,156,680	2,140,140	2,079,710	2,088,900
Operating ROA		2.17%	2.91%	3.59%	4.50%	5.59%	4.81%	3.93%	4.80%	3.64%	6.86%	9.17%	9.93%	11.94%	11.78%	11.87%	11.61%	10.55%	9.89%	9.76%	9.98%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $66,148K ÷ $3,052,240K
= 2.17%

Werner Enterprises Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown fluctuating trends over the analyzed periods. The metric ranged from a high of 11.94% in December 31, 2021, to a low of 2.17% in December 31, 2024.

In the initial periods, the operating ROA demonstrated a generally increasing pattern, reaching its peak in December 31, 2021. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its total assets was improving during this time.

However, a noticeable decline in operating ROA was observed from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024, reflecting a decreasing trend in the company's efficiency in generating operating income from its assets. This decline could potentially be a cause for concern as it suggests decreasing profitability relative to the assets employed.

Overall, it is essential for Werner Enterprises Inc to closely monitor its operating ROA in order to assess its operational efficiency and profitability in utilizing its assets effectively. Identifying the factors contributing to the fluctuations in operating ROA would be crucial for the company to address any potential inefficiencies and optimize its asset utilization for sustainable financial performance.