Dana Inc (DAN)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 316,000 367,000 175,000 110,000 86,000 104,000 299,000 353,000 395,000 415,000 410,000 185,000 124,000 134,000 182,000 199,000 292,000 302,000 312,000 545,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 7,965,000 7,937,000 8,046,000 7,893,000 7,449,000 7,662,000 7,919,000 8,053,000 7,632,000 7,577,000 7,679,000 7,602,000 7,376,000 7,522,000 6,908,000 7,235,000 7,220,000 7,231,000 7,346,000 7,284,000
Operating ROA 3.97% 4.62% 2.17% 1.39% 1.15% 1.36% 3.78% 4.38% 5.18% 5.48% 5.34% 2.43% 1.68% 1.78% 2.63% 2.75% 4.04% 4.18% 4.25% 7.48%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $316,000K ÷ $7,965,000K
= 3.97%

To analyze Dana Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) over the past eight quarters, we can see that there has been a consistent improvement in the operating ROA performance. In the most recent quarter, Q4 2023, the operating ROA reached 4.24%, which is a slight decrease from the previous quarter but still higher than the levels observed in the earlier quarters.

The trend shows a steady increase in operating ROA from Q1 2022 to Q3 2023, indicating that Dana Inc has been effectively using its assets to generate operating income. The highest operating ROA of 4.67% was achieved in Q3 2023, demonstrating the company's ability to improve efficiency and profitability over time.

Overall, the improving trend in operating ROA reflects positively on Dana Inc's operational performance and suggests that the company has been successful in enhancing its profitability relative to its asset base. However, it is important to continue monitoring this ratio to ensure sustained efficiency in utilizing assets to generate operating income.


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Dec 31, 2023