Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD)

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 807,100 1,057,400 597,800 1,079,100 1,029,700
Total assets US$ in thousands 8,883,100 8,569,200 8,345,600 7,996,500 7,414,500
Operating ROA 9.09% 12.34% 7.16% 13.49% 13.89%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $807,100K ÷ $8,883,100K
= 9.09%

Based on the provided data, Church & Dwight Company Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown some fluctuations over the years. In December 31, 2020, the operating ROA stood at 13.89%, indicating the company generated approximately $0.1389 in operating income for every dollar of assets.

Throughout the subsequent years, there were variances in the operating ROA figures. By December 31, 2021, the operating ROA decreased slightly to 13.49%. The performance further declined to 7.16% by December 31, 2022, possibly indicating challenges or inefficiencies in asset utilization or operating income generation.

However, the company managed to improve its operating performance by increasing the operating ROA to 12.34% by December 31, 2023. Nonetheless, by December 31, 2024, there was a decline to 9.09%, which meant the company generated $0.0909 in operating income for every dollar of assets at that point in time.

Overall, the trend in operating ROA for Church & Dwight Company Inc demonstrates variability in the company's ability to efficiently generate operating income from its assets. It is important for the company to assess the factors influencing these fluctuations and take appropriate measures to improve its operational efficiency and asset utilization going forward.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Church & Dwight Company Inc
CHD
9.09%
Ecolab Inc
ECL
9.12%
Procter & Gamble Company
PG
15.15%
Stepan Company
SCL
2.48%