Avantor Inc (AVTR)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 1,084,800 696,400 1,130,200 972,200 706,800
Total assets US$ in thousands 12,114,500 12,972,700 13,464,300 13,897,200 9,906,500
Operating ROA 8.95% 5.37% 8.39% 7.00% 7.13%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $1,084,800K ÷ $12,114,500K
= 8.95%

Avantor Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has exhibited fluctuations over the years. In 2020, the operating ROA was 7.13%, which slightly decreased to 7.00% in 2021. However, there was a notable increase in 2022, reaching 8.39%. The performance took a dip in 2023, with the operating ROA decreasing to 5.37%, but rebounded strongly in 2024 to 8.95%.

The varying trend in operating ROA could indicate changes in the company's operational efficiency and profitability in utilizing its assets to generate operating income. Further analysis, considering factors influencing these fluctuations, such as management decisions, industry dynamics, and economic conditions, would provide a more in-depth understanding of Avantor Inc's financial performance.