XPO Logistics Inc (XPO)
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 | 660,000 | 630,000 | 608,000 | 518,000 | 438,000 | 323,000 | 308,000 | 372,000 | 377,000 | 439,000 | 365,000 | 314,000 | 312,000 | 399,000 | 472,000 | 251,000 | 228,000 | 17,000 | 108,000 | 467,000 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 7,712,000 | 7,923,000 | 7,729,000 | 7,603,000 | 7,492,000 | 6,428,000 | 6,352,000 | 6,348,000 | 6,269,000 | 8,503,000 | 8,640,000 | 9,320,000 | 8,717,000 | 8,533,000 | 15,564,000 | 15,369,000 | 16,177,000 | 15,745,000 | 15,641,000 | 14,562,000 |
| Operating ROA | 8.56% | 7.95% | 7.87% | 6.81% | 5.85% | 5.02% | 4.85% | 5.86% | 6.01% | 5.16% | 4.22% | 3.37% | 3.58% | 4.68% | 3.03% | 1.63% | 1.41% | 0.11% | 0.69% | 3.21% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $660,000K ÷ $7,712,000K
= 8.56%
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) is a key financial ratio that measures a company's operating profitability relative to its total assets. For XPO Logistics Inc, the Operating ROA has shown fluctuations over the past five years, ranging from as low as 0.11% in September 2020 to a peak of 8.56% in December 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets has varied over time.
A general trend can be observed in the Operating ROA for XPO Logistics Inc, showing an overall increase from 3.21% in March 2020 to 8.56% in December 2024. This upward trend suggests that the company has been improving its operating efficiency and/or profitability in relation to the assets it utilizes to generate revenue. The recent increase in Operating ROA indicates a positive performance for the company.
However, it is important to consider the factors influencing the Operating ROA, such as changes in operating income and total assets, as well as operational efficiency and asset management strategies. Further analysis would be required to fully understand the drivers behind the fluctuations in XPO Logistics Inc's Operating ROA and to assess the sustainability of its increasing profitability over time.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024