Ashland Global Holdings Inc (ASH)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands -27,000 -68,000 55,000 117,000 172,000 261,000 311,000 328,000 333,000 335,000 268,000 216,000 191,000 52,000 55,000 -461,000 -461,000 -397,000 -402,000 110,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,645,000 5,747,000 5,948,000 5,866,000 5,939,000 6,029,000 6,183,000 6,259,000 6,213,000 6,412,000 6,780,000 6,549,000 6,612,000 6,766,000 6,664,000 6,742,000 6,877,000 6,986,000 6,968,000 7,326,000
Operating ROA -0.48% -1.18% 0.92% 1.99% 2.90% 4.33% 5.03% 5.24% 5.36% 5.22% 3.95% 3.30% 2.89% 0.77% 0.83% -6.84% -6.70% -5.68% -5.77% 1.50%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $-27,000K ÷ $5,645,000K
= -0.48%

The operating return on assets (ROA) for Ashland Global Holdings Inc has shown variability over the periods analyzed. The trend indicates fluctuations in the company's ability to generate operating profits relative to its total assets.

The operating ROA ranged from a low of -6.84% in December 2020 to a high of 5.36% in September 2022, showing the company's ability to efficiently utilize its assets to generate profits. The negative values indicate periods where operating profits were not sufficient to cover the assets' utilization.

Overall, the operating ROA has shown some volatility, with fluctuations indicating changes in the company's operational efficiency and profitability. Further analysis would be needed to understand the underlying reasons for these fluctuations and the potential implications for the company's financial performance and future prospects.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Ashland Global Holdings Inc
ASH
-0.48%
Hawkins Inc
HWKN
15.81%