AZZ Incorporated (AZZ)

Return on assets (ROA)

Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019 Aug 31, 2019 May 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 101,607 84,805 37,373 -48,529 -52,974 -32,413 9,214 85,762 84,022 78,560 77,178 56,410 39,614 12,811 15,143 32,491 48,234 67,728 61,088 56,774
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,195,500 2,208,760 2,214,560 2,205,980 2,221,480 2,199,470 2,584,750 2,782,290 1,133,030 1,037,580 1,023,240 1,039,240 999,227 1,009,870 999,952 1,050,770 1,073,830 1,172,570 1,120,120 1,135,680
ROA 4.63% 3.84% 1.69% -2.20% -2.38% -1.47% 0.36% 3.08% 7.42% 7.57% 7.54% 5.43% 3.96% 1.27% 1.51% 3.09% 4.49% 5.78% 5.45% 5.00%

February 29, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $101,607K ÷ $2,195,500K
= 4.63%

The return on assets (ROA) for AZZ Incorporated has fluctuated over the past 20 quarters, ranging from a low of -2.38% in February 2023 to a high of 7.57% in November 2021. The ROA indicates the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets. Positive values suggest efficient asset utilization, while negative values indicate potential inefficiencies or losses.

The average ROA over the period is approximately 3.36%, with the most recent figure in February 2024 standing at 4.63%. The increasing trend in ROA from the negative values in early 2023 to the positive values in late 2023 and 2024 suggests possible improvements in asset management efficiency and profitability. However, the company should continue to monitor and sustain this upward trend to ensure sustainable growth and long-term success.


Peer comparison

Feb 29, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
AZZ Incorporated
AZZ
4.63%
Acuity Brands Inc
AYI
11.08%