Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW)

Operating return on assets (Operating 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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,509,300 1,596,800 1,620,900 1,583,400 1,534,100 1,581,800 1,565,800 1,698,100 1,748,500 1,675,100 1,663,000 1,745,600 1,690,300 1,667,300 1,634,800 923,000 897,600 857,000 793,500 1,230,700
Total assets US$ in thousands 13,055,300 12,971,200 10,099,300 9,736,300 9,363,200 9,370,800 9,004,000 8,651,200 8,292,500 8,638,200 8,425,100 8,419,900 8,502,600 8,160,300 7,662,100 7,213,700 7,237,100 6,800,800 6,424,100 6,076,100
Operating ROA 11.56% 12.31% 16.05% 16.26% 16.38% 16.88% 17.39% 19.63% 21.09% 19.39% 19.74% 20.73% 19.88% 20.43% 21.34% 12.80% 12.40% 12.60% 12.35% 20.25%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,509,300K ÷ $13,055,300K
= 11.56%

Operating ROA is a key financial ratio that measures the efficiency of a company in generating operating profits from its assets. For Edwards Lifesciences Corp, the operating ROA has fluctuated over the quarters from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio ranged between 11.56% and 21.34% during this period.

The trend in operating ROA for Edwards Lifesciences Corp shows some variability, with periods of both increase and decrease. The ratio peaked at 21.34% on June 30, 2021, indicating a high level of operating profitability relative to the company's assets. However, there were also periods where the ratio declined, such as on December 31, 2024, when it reached 11.56%.

Overall, the company's performance based on operating ROA indicates a generally positive ability to generate operating income in relation to its asset base. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor these fluctuations to assess the company's operational efficiency and profitability.