Ametek Inc (AME)

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 1,779,562 1,755,573 1,747,857 1,719,134 1,707,459 1,660,557 1,606,942 1,552,993 1,500,692 1,463,753 1,416,796 1,368,565 1,308,670 1,245,632 1,178,810 1,089,189 1,027,884 1,027,426 1,057,741 1,126,161
Total assets US$ in thousands 14,631,200 14,767,600 14,795,900 14,865,000 15,023,500 13,093,400 12,839,900 12,616,000 12,431,100 12,038,900 11,985,000 11,972,000 11,898,200 11,679,700 11,755,300 10,579,900 10,357,500 10,433,400 10,311,200 10,601,900
Operating ROA 12.16% 11.89% 11.81% 11.56% 11.37% 12.68% 12.52% 12.31% 12.07% 12.16% 11.82% 11.43% 11.00% 10.66% 10.03% 10.29% 9.92% 9.85% 10.26% 10.62%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,779,562K ÷ $14,631,200K
= 12.16%

Ametek Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown a generally positive trend over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The operating ROA started at 10.62% in March 2020 and experienced fluctuations, reaching its lowest point of 9.85% in September 2020. However, the operating ROA gradually increased over time, with intermittent fluctuations, reaching its peak of 12.68% in September 30, 2023.

After September 2023, there was a slight decline in the operating ROA to 11.37% by December 31, 2023. However, the trend reversed in the following periods, showing an increasing pattern once again. By December 31, 2024, the operating ROA had improved to 12.16%.

This positive trend in operating ROA indicates that Ametek Inc has been generating higher operating profits relative to its total assets, which is a favorable indicator of operational efficiency and profitability. It suggests that the company is effectively utilizing its assets to generate revenue and income.