Bruker Corporation (BRKR)
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 | 253,100 | 436,900 | 432,700 | 413,300 | 248,300 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 5,806,700 | 4,249,900 | 3,611,800 | 3,650,000 | 3,049,000 |
| Operating ROA | 4.36% | 10.28% | 11.98% | 11.32% | 8.14% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $253,100K ÷ $5,806,700K
= 4.36%
Bruker Corporation's operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown varying trends over the years based on the provided data. In December 2020, the operating ROA stood at 8.14%, indicating that the company generated approximately 8.14 cents of operating income for every dollar of assets it holds.
Subsequently, there was an improvement in operating ROA, reaching 11.32% by December 2021 and further increasing to 11.98% by December 2022. This uptrend suggests that Bruker Corporation was effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating profits during these years.
However, there was a slight decline in the operating ROA to 10.28% by December 2023, indicating a decrease in efficiency in converting assets into operating income.
The operating ROA dropped significantly to 4.36% by December 2024, signaling a potential decrease in operational efficiency or profitability challenges for Bruker Corporation.
Overall, the fluctuation in Bruker Corporation's operating ROA over the years may indicate changes in the company's operational performance, asset utilization, and efficiency in generating operating profits. An in-depth analysis of the factors affecting these fluctuations would be necessary to assess the company's overall financial health and performance.
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Dec 31, 2024