Astec Industries Inc (ASTE)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 4,300 -1,900 -2,300 24,800 33,500 17,600 24,700 7,700 -300 -8,500 300 13,200 17,800 42,400 34,700 35,000 46,900 12,314 13,724 27,801
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,043,600 1,067,100 1,107,000 1,123,000 1,059,300 1,074,400 1,010,400 1,008,400 1,014,400 944,600 949,900 943,400 911,300 910,700 902,300 868,300 848,200 819,700 793,800 804,900
ROA 0.41% -0.18% -0.21% 2.21% 3.16% 1.64% 2.44% 0.76% -0.03% -0.90% 0.03% 1.40% 1.95% 4.66% 3.85% 4.03% 5.53% 1.50% 1.73% 3.45%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $4,300K ÷ $1,043,600K
= 0.41%

Astec Industries Inc's return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The ROA ranged from a high of 5.53% on December 31, 2020, to a low of -0.90% on September 30, 2022. The company's ROA deteriorated significantly in the latter half of 2022 and early 2023, with negative returns recorded for three consecutive quarters.

Subsequently, the ROA started to recover, showing positive trends from March 31, 2023, onwards. The positive trend continued through 2024, with the ROA reaching 3.16% on December 31, 2023. However, there were slight dips in the ROA in the second half of 2024, albeit staying above negative territory.

Overall, the analysis suggests that Astec Industries Inc has experienced both highs and lows in terms of its return on assets performance. It is important for the company to sustain positive ROA figures to demonstrate efficient utilization of assets in generating profits for its shareholders.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Astec Industries Inc
ASTE
0.41%
Caterpillar Inc
CAT
12.30%
CNH Industrial N.V.
CNH
3.06%