Brady Corporation (BRC)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Jul 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2021 Jul 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 243,414 225,213 193,012 167,127 138,023
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,515,570 1,389,260 1,367,330 1,377,760 1,142,470
Operating ROA 16.06% 16.21% 14.12% 12.13% 12.08%

July 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $243,414K ÷ $1,515,570K
= 16.06%

Brady Corporation's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown a positive trend over the past five years. The company's operating ROA has increased from 12.08% in July 2020 to 16.06% in July 2024, indicating improved efficiency in generating operating profits relative to its assets.

The consistently increasing trend in operating ROA demonstrates the company's ability to effectively use its assets to generate operating income. This indicates that Brady Corporation has been successful in managing its operating expenses and maximizing the profitability of its assets over the years.

The overall upward trajectory of Brady Corporation's operating ROA suggests strong operational performance and efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate revenue. It reflects positively on the company's management and strategic decisions in optimizing asset utilization and driving profitability.


Peer comparison

Jul 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Brady Corporation
BRC
16.06%
Amcor PLC
AMCR
7.35%
Hillenbrand Inc
HI
13.08%