Griffon Corporation (GFF)

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 209,897 189,371 197,490 71,092 77,617 -381,180 -290,098 -162,154 -191,558 241,166 117,586 69,009 79,211 83,410 88,534 72,317 53,429 49,433 41,197 39,146
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,370,950 2,378,860 2,423,730 2,393,310 2,418,880 2,571,220 2,660,160 2,777,240 2,816,470 3,504,230 3,787,020 2,582,740 2,604,680 2,548,660 2,524,280 2,484,440 2,448,590 2,310,220 2,318,750 2,257,800
ROA 8.85% 7.96% 8.15% 2.97% 3.21% -14.82% -10.91% -5.84% -6.80% 6.88% 3.10% 2.67% 3.04% 3.27% 3.51% 2.91% 2.18% 2.14% 1.78% 1.73%

September 30, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $209,897K ÷ $2,370,950K
= 8.85%

The return on assets (ROA) for Griffon Corporation has shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters. The ROA has ranged from a low of -14.82% in the second quarter of 2023 to a high of 8.85% in the third quarter of 2024.

Overall, the ROA has shown an improving trend in recent quarters, with positive figures indicating an increase in the company's ability to generate profit from its assets. The average ROA over the past several quarters indicates a positive trend, suggesting that Griffon Corporation has been able to effectively utilize its assets to generate profits for its shareholders.

It is important to note that the ROA figure should be interpreted in relation to industry benchmarks and the company's own historical performance to determine the effectiveness of management in utilizing assets to generate profits. Thus, while the recent trend in ROA for Griffon Corporation appears positive, further analysis is recommended to assess the overall financial health and performance of the company.