Williams Companies Inc (WMB)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 3,339,000 4,311,000 3,018,000 2,631,000 2,202,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 54,532,000 52,627,000 48,433,000 47,612,000 44,165,000
Operating ROA 6.12% 8.19% 6.23% 5.53% 4.99%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $3,339,000K ÷ $54,532,000K
= 6.12%

Williams Companies Inc has shown a generally positive trend in operating return on assets (operating ROA) over the past five years. The operating ROA has increased from 4.99% as of December 31, 2020, to 6.12% as of December 31, 2024, with fluctuations in between. The company's operating ROA improved significantly in 2023, reaching 8.19%, indicating efficient utilization of assets to generate operating income. However, there was a slight decline in operating ROA in 2024, although it remained above the levels seen in the earlier years. Overall, the trend suggests that Williams Companies Inc has been effective in generating operating income relative to its assets over the period under review.