HNI Corp (HNI)

Return on assets (ROA)

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 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 49,300 42,900 68,200 111,300 123,900 115,800 71,900 59,000 59,819 74,170 85,658 80,814 41,900 66,944 82,334 85,588 110,505 95,273 89,102 91,889
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,928,800 2,017,000 2,075,600 1,382,800 1,414,500 1,498,600 1,586,700 1,525,000 1,497,900 1,534,370 1,477,190 1,405,580 1,418,000 1,374,720 1,315,360 1,369,900 1,452,510 1,470,480 1,442,110 1,423,400
ROA 2.56% 2.13% 3.29% 8.05% 8.76% 7.73% 4.53% 3.87% 3.99% 4.83% 5.80% 5.75% 2.95% 4.87% 6.26% 6.25% 7.61% 6.48% 6.18% 6.46%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $49,300K ÷ $1,928,800K
= 2.56%

HNI Corp's return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past five years. The ROA ranged from a low of 2.13% in September 2023 to a high of 8.76% in December 2022. The ROA has generally shown a positive trend, increasing from lower levels in the third quarter of 2020 to higher levels in the first quarter of 2023.

The average ROA for the period analyzed is approximately 5.48%. The company's ability to generate profits from its assets has shown variation but has generally been positive, indicating efficient asset utilization to generate earnings. The significant increase in ROA in the first quarter of 2023 to 8.05% suggests improved profitability relative to the asset base during that period.

Overall, HNI Corp's ROA performance seems relatively stable over the period analyzed, showcasing effective management of assets in generating profits. However, it is important to monitor future trends in ROA to assess the company's ongoing operational efficiency and profitability.