ESCO Technologies Inc (ESE)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 101,881 99,615 98,328 92,987 92,545 91,588 86,818 85,523 82,320 71,645 63,381 62,202 63,496 21,825 25,603 28,021 101,980 148,144 149,524 150,499
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,838,620 1,811,060 1,784,190 1,772,530 1,683,210 1,703,510 1,682,600 1,635,990 1,654,460 1,652,690 1,625,790 1,604,220 1,577,340 1,408,680 1,357,400 1,383,580 1,370,190 1,444,580 1,441,580 1,431,570
ROA 5.54% 5.50% 5.51% 5.25% 5.50% 5.38% 5.16% 5.23% 4.98% 4.34% 3.90% 3.88% 4.03% 1.55% 1.89% 2.03% 7.44% 10.26% 10.37% 10.51%

September 30, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $101,881K ÷ $1,838,620K
= 5.54%

ESCO Technologies Inc's return on assets (ROA) has shown a varying trend over the past few quarters. The ROA has been relatively stable, ranging from 4.98% to 5.54%, with occasional fluctuations outside this range. In general, the company has maintained a healthy ROA, which indicates that it is effectively utilizing its assets to generate profits.

The ROA was at its highest in Q4 2019 at 10.51%, but has since declined gradually before stabilizing in the 5% range. Despite some fluctuations, the ROA has generally remained above 4%, suggesting that ESCO Technologies Inc has been able to efficiently generate profits relative to its asset base.

It is worth noting that the ROA saw a significant improvement in Q1 2021, reaching 7.44%, before reverting back to its stable range. Overall, the company's ability to generate consistent returns on its assets indicates sound operational efficiency and effective management of resources.

Further analysis may be needed to understand the factors driving these fluctuations and to assess the sustainability of ESCO Technologies Inc's ROA performance over the long term.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
ESCO Technologies Inc
ESE
5.54%
Iridium Communications Inc
IRDM
0.58%
Lumentum Holdings Inc
LITE
-13.90%