Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (FDP)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 196,300 58,500 156,300 111,000 76,500
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,096,200 3,184,100 3,458,900 3,398,100 3,263,300
Operating ROA 6.34% 1.84% 4.52% 3.27% 2.34%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $196,300K ÷ $3,096,200K
= 6.34%

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuating trends over the past five years.

In December 2020, the operating ROA was 2.34%, indicating that for every dollar of assets, the company generated 2.34 cents in operating profits. This figure increased to 3.27% by December 2021, suggesting improved operational efficiency and profitability.

By December 2022, the operating ROA further increased to 4.52%, reflecting the company's ability to effectively utilize its assets to generate operating income. However, in December 2023, there was a decline in the operating ROA to 1.84%, signaling a potential decrease in operational performance.

Nevertheless, by December 2024, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc rebounded strongly with an operating ROA of 6.34%. This significant improvement suggests enhanced profitability and efficiency in managing its assets to generate operating income.

In conclusion, while the operating ROA of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has displayed variability, the overall trend indicates positive performance in terms of generating operating profit relative to its asset base.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc
FDP
6.34%
Corteva Inc
CTVA
-4.57%