Dana Inc (DAN)

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 352,000 341,000 287,000 404,000 218,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 7,485,000 7,965,000 7,449,000 7,632,000 7,376,000
Operating ROA 4.70% 4.28% 3.85% 5.29% 2.96%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $352,000K ÷ $7,485,000K
= 4.70%

Based on the provided data for Dana Inc's operating return on assets (Operating ROA), we observe a gradual upward trend in the performance indicator over the years. The company's Operating ROA increased from 2.96% as of December 31, 2020, to 5.29% as of December 31, 2021, reflecting a significant improvement in the efficiency of utilizing its assets to generate operating profits.

However, in the subsequent years, there was a slight decrease in the Operating ROA, with the ratio standing at 3.85% as of December 31, 2022, and then increasing to 4.28% as of December 31, 2023, and further to 4.70% as of December 31, 2024. Despite the fluctuations, Dana Inc maintained a relatively consistent level of operating profitability relative to its asset base during this period.

Overall, the varying Operating ROA figures indicate that Dana Inc has been able to sustain a reasonable level of operational efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits, with fluctuations possibly influenced by changes in operating performance and asset management strategies.