BorgWarner Inc (BWA)

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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 546,000 1,143,000 1,145,000 1,181,000 1,160,000 1,509,000 1,502,000 1,441,000 1,519,000 1,067,000 1,055,000 1,100,000 1,151,000 1,187,000 1,218,000 823,000 618,000 882,000 874,000 1,237,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 13,993,000 15,137,000 14,108,000 14,122,000 14,453,000 14,104,000 17,317,000 17,117,000 16,994,000 16,077,000 16,144,000 16,678,000 16,575,000 16,491,000 16,863,000 15,971,000 16,029,000 10,892,000 10,337,000 9,502,000
Operating ROA 3.90% 7.55% 8.12% 8.36% 8.03% 10.70% 8.67% 8.42% 8.94% 6.64% 6.53% 6.60% 6.94% 7.20% 7.22% 5.15% 3.86% 8.10% 8.46% 13.02%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $546,000K ÷ $13,993,000K
= 3.90%

The operating Return on Assets (ROA) of BorgWarner Inc has shown fluctuations over the analyzed period. As of December 31, 2020, the operating ROA stood at 3.86%, indicating that the company generated 3.86 cents of operating income for every dollar of assets employed. Subsequently, there was a gradual increase in the operating ROA, reaching its peak at 10.70% on September 30, 2023, reflecting a more efficient utilization of assets to generate operating income.

However, the operating ROA experienced a decline in the following periods, dropping to 3.90% by December 31, 2024. This downward trend might suggest a decrease in the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its asset base. It is important for stakeholders to monitor BorgWarner Inc's operating ROA to assess the company's operational efficiency and profitability in utilizing its assets to generate earnings.