DXP Enterprises Inc (DXPE)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 70,467 65,132 60,203 62,564 58,386 49,534 47,291 42,670 48,158 41,886 35,082 28,771 16,469 13,675 -28,116 -34,096 -28,726 -24,638 23,137 34,454
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,349,490 1,231,440 1,189,150 1,184,160 1,177,440 1,045,100 1,034,430 1,053,160 1,037,280 996,075 984,890 902,315 906,192 912,957 902,397 869,482 851,861 736,718 783,130 791,691
ROA 5.22% 5.29% 5.06% 5.28% 4.96% 4.74% 4.57% 4.05% 4.64% 4.21% 3.56% 3.19% 1.82% 1.50% -3.12% -3.92% -3.37% -3.34% 2.95% 4.35%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $70,467K ÷ $1,349,490K
= 5.22%

The return on assets (ROA) of DXP Enterprises Inc has shown fluctuating trends over the reporting periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.

Initially, the ROA was positive, reaching a high point of 4.35% on March 31, 2020. However, it started to decline in subsequent periods, turning negative in September 30, 2020, and remaining negative through March 31, 2021. This negative trend may indicate inefficiencies in asset utilization or declining profitability.

Subsequently, there was a gradual improvement in ROA, turning positive again on September 30, 2021, and showing a steady increase through December 31, 2024, reaching a peak of 5.29% on September 30, 2024, before slightly decreasing to 5.22% on December 31, 2024.

Overall, the recent positive trend in ROA is a positive indicator of the company's improving ability to generate profits from its assets. However, it would be essential to monitor future periods to ensure this trend is sustained and evaluate the effectiveness of asset management strategies implemented by DXP Enterprises Inc.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
DXP Enterprises Inc
DXPE
5.22%
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
10.50%