Emerson Electric Company (EMR)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands -316,000 -675,000 -530,000 118,000 1,129,000 1,434,000 1,442,000 1,524,000 1,755,000 1,434,000 1,392,000 1,309,000 1,122,000 1,008,000 802,000 773,000 497,000 743,000 878,000 771,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 44,246,000 45,585,000 46,440,000 46,513,000 42,746,000 44,173,000 36,147,000 36,241,000 35,672,000 37,042,000 29,497,000 26,959,000 24,715,000 24,484,000 23,800,000 23,678,000 22,882,000 21,730,000 21,711,000 21,101,000
Operating ROA -0.71% -1.48% -1.14% 0.25% 2.64% 3.25% 3.99% 4.21% 4.92% 3.87% 4.72% 4.86% 4.54% 4.12% 3.37% 3.26% 2.17% 3.42% 4.04% 3.65%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $-316,000K ÷ $44,246,000K
= -0.71%

Emerson Electric Company's operating return on assets (operating ROA) fluctuated over the past several quarters. The operating ROA was negative in the most recent quarters, reaching -0.71% in September 2024 and -1.48% in June 2024. This indicates that the company's operating income generated from its assets was insufficient to cover its operating expenses during these periods.

However, the operating ROA had been positive in the previous quarters, with the highest level recorded at 4.92% in September 2022. This suggests that the company was more efficient in utilizing its assets to generate operating income during those periods.

Overall, the trend in Emerson Electric Company's operating ROA indicates some fluctuation in the company's operational performance and asset utilization efficiency. It is essential for the company to monitor and improve its operational efficiency to ensure sustainable profitability and value creation for its stakeholders.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Emerson Electric Company
EMR
-0.71%
GE Aerospace
GE
22.79%
Otis Worldwide Corp
OTIS
21.61%