Hillenbrand Inc (HI)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 311,500 725,600 775,400 751,400 275,100
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,238,700 5,547,700 3,867,500 4,014,900 3,987,400
Operating ROA 5.95% 13.08% 20.05% 18.72% 6.90%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $311,500K ÷ $5,238,700K
= 5.95%

The operating return on assets (operating ROA) for Hillenbrand Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In 2020, the operating ROA was 6.90%, which then increased significantly to 18.72% in 2021. However, in 2022, there was another notable increase to 20.05%, indicating a strong performance in utilizing assets to generate operating profits.

In the following years, there was a decline in the operating ROA, first dropping to 13.08% in 2023 and further decreasing to 5.95% in 2024. These decreases suggest a potential decline in operational efficiency in utilizing assets to generate operating income.

Overall, the trend in the operating ROA for Hillenbrand Inc indicates fluctuations in the efficiency of utilizing assets to generate operating profits over the five-year period, with notable increases followed by declines in subsequent years. Further analysis of the company's operations and asset management strategies may provide insights into these fluctuations.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Hillenbrand Inc
HI
5.95%
Amcor PLC
AMCR
7.35%
Brady Corporation
BRC
16.06%