Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Oct 29, 2023 Oct 30, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Oct 25, 2020 Oct 27, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 7,654,000 7,788,000 6,889,000 4,365,000 3,350,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 30,729,000 26,726,000 25,825,000 22,353,000 19,024,000
Operating ROA 24.91% 29.14% 26.68% 19.53% 17.61%

October 29, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $7,654,000K ÷ $30,729,000K
= 24.91%

To analyze Applied Materials Inc.'s operating return on assets (operating ROA) over the past five years, we can observe a fluctuating trend. The operating ROA decreased from 29.13% in 2022 to 24.91% in 2023, after showing an increasing trend from 2019 to 2022. This decline may indicate a decrease in the company's operating income generated relative to its total assets. However, it is important to note that the 24.91% operating ROA in 2023 is still higher compared to the values of 2019 and 2020.

Overall, Applied Materials Inc. has demonstrated a relatively strong operating ROA over the past five years, with the metric consistently exceeding 17.61% since 2019. This suggests that the company has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating income, albeit with some fluctuations. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and industry trends would provide more context for these changes in operating ROA.


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Oct 29, 2023