AGCO Corporation (AGCO)

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 1,700,400 1,773,100 1,681,600 1,448,700 1,265,400 1,063,600 983,400 1,010,200 1,001,400 915,400 887,500 694,500 599,700 371,900 253,800 356,100 348,100 557,000 562,400 530,900
Total assets US$ in thousands 11,421,200 11,351,100 11,394,000 10,811,600 10,103,700 9,818,100 9,888,900 9,876,500 9,182,100 8,941,900 8,863,300 8,312,300 8,504,200 7,940,300 7,778,000 7,705,700 7,759,700 8,079,200 8,415,100 8,204,300
Operating ROA 14.89% 15.62% 14.76% 13.40% 12.52% 10.83% 9.94% 10.23% 10.91% 10.24% 10.01% 8.36% 7.05% 4.68% 3.26% 4.62% 4.49% 6.89% 6.68% 6.47%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,700,400K ÷ $11,421,200K
= 14.89%

AGCO Corp.'s operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown a consistent upward trend over the past eight quarters. The operating ROA started at 10.76% in Q1 2022 and reached its highest level of 15.71% in Q3 2023. This indicates that the company has been effectively generating operating profits relative to its total assets, demonstrating efficiency in asset management and operations.

The steady increase in operating ROA may suggest improved operational efficiency, cost management, or revenue generation strategies implemented by AGCO Corp. over this period. The incremental growth in operating ROA reflects positively on the company's ability to utilize its assets more effectively to generate operating income.

Investors and stakeholders may view this consistent improvement in operating ROA as a positive indicator of AGCO Corp.'s operational performance and potential for long-term profitability. It is essential to monitor future trends in operating ROA to assess the company's ongoing operational efficiency and financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
AGCO Corporation
AGCO
14.89%
Alamo Group Inc
ALG
14.05%
Deere & Company
DE
19.21%
Lindsay Corporation
LNN
10.08%