Aptiv PLC (APTV)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 2,938,000 594,000 590,000 1,804,000 990,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 24,427,000 21,884,000 18,007,000 17,522,000 13,459,000
ROA 12.03% 2.71% 3.28% 10.30% 7.36%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $2,938,000K ÷ $24,427,000K
= 12.03%

ROA, a key profitability ratio, indicates how effectively a company is generating profits from its assets. Aptiv PLC's ROA has shown significant fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the ROA improved substantially to 11.91% from 2.43% in 2022 and 2.93% in 2021. This suggests a notable increase in the company's profitability relative to its assets utilization. The ROA peaked at 10.10% in 2020 and stood at 7.36% in 2019. Overall, Aptiv PLC has demonstrated an ability to enhance its profitability in 2023 compared to the preceding years, reflecting potentially improved asset management or higher net income generation.