Bruker Corporation (BRKR)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 253,100 | 284,500 | 340,900 | 379,000 | 436,900 | 464,400 | 471,200 | 458,900 | 432,700 | 427,100 | 409,000 | 420,700 | 413,300 | 400,700 | 368,700 | 321,000 | 248,300 | 253,200 | 259,800 | 275,400 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 5,806,700 | 6,112,900 | 5,902,600 | 4,506,400 | 4,249,900 | 3,819,600 | 3,857,000 | 3,763,900 | 3,611,800 | 3,336,900 | 3,384,800 | 3,550,700 | 3,650,000 | 3,127,700 | 3,087,000 | 3,034,900 | 3,049,000 | 2,879,400 | 2,943,400 | 2,961,900 |
| Operating ROA | 4.36% | 4.65% | 5.78% | 8.41% | 10.28% | 12.16% | 12.22% | 12.19% | 11.98% | 12.80% | 12.08% | 11.85% | 11.32% | 12.81% | 11.94% | 10.58% | 8.14% | 8.79% | 8.83% | 9.30% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $253,100K ÷ $5,806,700K
= 4.36%
The operating return on assets (operating ROA) of Bruker Corporation has shown fluctuations over the periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The trend indicates that the company's operating efficiency in generating profits from its assets has varied over time.
Starting at 9.30% on March 31, 2020, the operating ROA decreased slightly to 8.83% by June 30, 2020, and further to 8.14% by December 31, 2020. However, there was a notable increase in performance with a peak of 12.81% on September 30, 2021. This positive trend continued through March 31, 2023, where the operating ROA remained relatively stable, ranging between 11.32% and 12.22%.
Subsequently, there was a decline in operating ROA to 4.36% on December 31, 2024. This significant decrease in the ratio indicates a potential decrease in operating efficiency, as the company is generating lower profits from its assets during this period.
Overall, Bruker Corporation's operating return on assets has been volatile, demonstrating periods of both improvement and declines. It would be essential for stakeholders to closely monitor and analyze the factors driving these fluctuations to ensure sustainable and profitable operations in the future.
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Dec 31, 2024