Smith AO Corporation (AOS)

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 707,700 811,000 828,100 831,300 809,600 458,400 428,800 379,400 362,000 715,400 730,300 716,300 682,000 653,900 625,200 560,500 503,200 463,900 439,800 485,700
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,240,000 3,154,200 3,197,600 3,182,200 3,213,900 3,200,100 3,248,800 3,336,300 3,332,300 3,231,900 3,321,400 3,434,900 3,474,400 3,300,000 3,140,200 3,106,800 3,160,700 2,971,100 2,984,200 2,983,000
Operating ROA 21.84% 25.71% 25.90% 26.12% 25.19% 14.32% 13.20% 11.37% 10.86% 22.14% 21.99% 20.85% 19.63% 19.82% 19.91% 18.04% 15.92% 15.61% 14.74% 16.28%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $707,700K ÷ $3,240,000K
= 21.84%

Smith AO Corporation's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has exhibited fluctuations over the periods covered in the data provided. The trend shows a generally increasing pattern from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2023, with a peak at 26.12% on March 31, 2024. This indicates that the company was able to generate higher operating income relative to its assets during this timeframe.

However, the operating ROA experienced a decline in the subsequent periods from June 30, 2024, to December 31, 2024, dropping to 21.84%. Despite this dip, the operating ROA remained at a relatively high level compared to the earlier periods.

Overall, the fluctuation in Smith AO Corporation's operating ROA suggests variations in the company's operational efficiency and profitability in utilizing its assets to generate operating income. It would be important to monitor future financial performance to assess whether the trend continues or stabilizes.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Smith AO Corporation
AOS
21.84%
Whirlpool Corporation
WHR
0.88%