Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 404,978 354,509 294,348 267,159 201,392
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,985,700 4,620,970 4,448,300 4,103,540 4,021,330
ROA 8.12% 7.67% 6.62% 6.51% 5.01%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $404,978K ÷ $4,985,700K
= 8.12%

The return on assets (ROA) for Curtiss-Wright Corporation has shown a positive trend over the years based on the provided data. The ROA increased from 5.01% as of December 31, 2020, to 8.12% as of December 31, 2024, indicating an improvement in the company's efficiency in generating profit from its assets. This progressive growth in ROA suggests that Curtiss-Wright has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate earnings. The consistent rise in ROA demonstrates the company's ability to efficiently manage its assets and generate higher returns for its shareholders.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
CW
8.12%
Eaton Corporation PLC
ETN
8.37%
Enerpac Tool Group Corp
EPAC
11.03%