Bruker Corporation (BRKR)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 436,900 432,700 413,300 248,300 300,900
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,249,900 3,611,800 3,650,000 3,049,000 2,771,500
Operating ROA 10.28% 11.98% 11.32% 8.14% 10.86%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $436,900K ÷ $4,249,900K
= 10.28%

Bruker Corp's operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated over the past five years, ranging from 8.96% in 2020 to 12.78% in 2022. In 2023, the operating ROA decreased to 11.38%. This ratio indicates how efficiently the company generates operating income relative to its total assets. While the downward trend in 2023 may raise some concerns, the company has generally maintained a healthy level of operating efficiency over the period analyzed. Further analysis of the company's operational performance and asset utilization may provide more insights into the factors driving these fluctuations.