Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (AXTA)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 587,500 536,100 496,200 462,200 423,200 408,100 409,300 496,100 462,400 530,900 547,900 293,000 305,500 251,000 232,300 454,700 488,200 507,300 432,100 420,700
Total assets US$ in thousands 7,272,100 6,996,000 7,043,100 7,000,600 7,059,200 6,819,000 6,942,600 7,081,500 7,217,200 7,233,000 7,209,400 7,020,800 7,157,200 7,036,500 6,668,600 6,390,700 6,818,000 6,690,000 6,692,900 6,673,400
Operating ROA 8.08% 7.66% 7.05% 6.60% 6.00% 5.98% 5.90% 7.01% 6.41% 7.34% 7.60% 4.17% 4.27% 3.57% 3.48% 7.12% 7.16% 7.58% 6.46% 6.30%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $587,500K ÷ $7,272,100K
= 8.08%

Based on the provided data, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown a relatively positive upward trend over the past eight quarters. The operating ROA has increased from 6.00% in Q4 2022 to 8.08% in Q4 2023, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets.

The company's operating ROA fluctuated within a range of 5.90% to 7.66% in the quarters leading up to Q4 2023, displaying some variability but generally trending upwards. This suggests that Axalta Coating Systems Ltd has been able to enhance its operational efficiency and profitability over time.

An operating ROA of 8.08% in Q4 2023 indicates that for every dollar of assets the company possesses, it generated approximately $0.0808 in operating income. This metric reflects the company's operational performance and efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits.

Overall, the trend of increasing operating ROA suggests that Axalta Coating Systems Ltd has been effectively managing its assets to improve profitability and operating performance over the past quarters. However, it is important to continue monitoring this ratio to assess the company's ongoing operational efficiency and financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
8.08%
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
12.36%
RPM International Inc
RPM
9.12%