Crane NXT Co (CXT)

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 281,500 283,600 288,300 283,400 373,600 430,000 319,100 323,700 318,500 282,600 458,600 521,900 508,200 468,700 399,800 291,800 240,200 50,900 84,300 178,400
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,386,500 2,410,600 2,387,500 2,098,700 2,129,400 2,094,100 2,195,000 4,336,000 4,390,200 4,132,400 4,499,100 4,353,200 4,486,600 4,474,500 4,423,200 4,586,500 4,615,000 4,623,000 4,630,300 4,464,600
Operating ROA 11.80% 11.76% 12.08% 13.50% 17.54% 20.53% 14.54% 7.47% 7.25% 6.84% 10.19% 11.99% 11.33% 10.47% 9.04% 6.36% 5.20% 1.10% 1.82% 4.00%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $281,500K ÷ $2,386,500K
= 11.80%

Crane NXT Co's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuating trends over the analyzed periods. The ratio stood at 4.00% as of March 31, 2020, indicating the company generated $0.04 in operating income for every dollar of assets. Subsequently, the operating ROA decreased to 1.82% by June 30, 2020, reflecting a decline in operational efficiency and asset utilization.

Thereafter, there was a further decrease to 1.10% by September 30, 2020, signaling potential issues in generating profits from its asset base. However, the company's performance improved significantly by December 31, 2020, with the operating ROA reaching 5.20%, suggesting better operational management and asset productivity.

The positive trend continued into the following periods, with the operating ROA showing consistent improvement. The ratio increased to 6.36% by March 31, 2021, indicating enhanced profitability relative to assets employed. Subsequent quarters displayed further improvements, with the operating ROA reaching double digits by September 30, 2021, and peaking at 20.53% by September 30, 2023.

However, the operating ROA experienced a slight decline in the latter periods, settling at 11.80% as of December 31, 2024. Despite the decrease from the peak in 2023, Crane NXT Co maintained a healthy operating ROA, reflecting effective operational performance and asset utilization during the analyzed period.

Overall, the analysis suggests that Crane NXT Co has demonstrated varying levels of operational efficiency and profitability in utilizing its assets effectively to generate operating income over the specified timeframe.


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Dec 31, 2024