Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 399,000 1,335,000 2,988,000 -122,000 293,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 17,537,000 18,755,000 18,975,000 16,771,000 3,504,000
ROA 2.28% 7.12% 15.75% -0.73% 8.36%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $399,000K ÷ $17,537,000K
= 2.28%

The return on assets (ROA) for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the ROA decreased to 2.28% from 7.12% in 2022. This decline indicates that the company's efficiency in generating profits from its assets decreased in 2023 compared to the previous year.

The ROA was notably high in 2021 at 15.75%, reflecting the company's strong ability to generate earnings relative to its total assets that year. In contrast, in 2020, the ROA was negative at -0.73%, indicating that the company experienced a period where its assets were not efficiently utilized to generate profits.

In 2019, the ROA stood at 8.36%, indicating a healthy performance in utilizing assets to generate profits. Overall, the analysis of ROA for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc suggests variability in the company's asset efficiency and profitability over the past five years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
CLF
2.28%
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
FCX
3.52%
MP Materials Corp
MP
1.04%