Hillenbrand Inc (HI)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 725,600 775,400 751,400 275,100 243,300
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,547,700 3,867,500 4,014,900 3,987,400 2,228,600
Operating ROA 13.08% 20.05% 18.72% 6.90% 10.92%

September 30, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $725,600K ÷ $5,547,700K
= 13.08%

Based on the data provided, Hillenbrand Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. In Sep 30, 2023, the operating ROA stood at 5.31%, lower than the figures in the preceding two years. This represents a decrease from the 9.79% in Sep 30, 2022, and 9.35% in Sep 30, 2021. Additionally, the operating ROA in Sep 30, 2023, is notably lower than the 9.46% reported in Sep 30, 2019, indicating a downward trend over the period. The company's lower operating ROA in the recent period compared to previous years may suggest declining operating efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Further analysis is needed to understand the factors driving this trend.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Hillenbrand Inc
HI
13.08%
Amcor PLC
AMCR
7.35%
Brady Corporation
BRC
16.06%