Hologic Inc (HOLX)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Sep 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 Sep 30, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 882,600 542,500 604,200 668,400 676,800 939,300 1,261,300 1,640,200 1,938,800 2,033,500 2,236,200 2,480,400 2,673,700 2,506,100 1,865,700 1,105,000 385,700 340,000 -139,600 -123,900
Total assets US$ in thousands 9,156,000 8,714,400 8,469,500 9,139,300 9,337,900 9,448,700 9,290,300 9,071,200 9,357,400 9,514,500 9,285,100 8,919,900 8,590,600 8,044,000 7,550,700 7,195,800 6,803,100 6,821,800 6,311,900 6,442,100
Operating ROA 9.64% 6.23% 7.13% 7.31% 7.25% 9.94% 13.58% 18.08% 20.72% 21.37% 24.08% 27.81% 31.12% 31.15% 24.71% 15.36% 5.67% 4.98% -2.21% -1.92%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $882,600K ÷ $9,156,000K
= 9.64%

Hologic Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has displayed fluctuations over the past several quarters. The operating ROA ranged from -2.21% to 31.15% during the period under review.

The operating ROA started on a negative note in the fourth quarter of 2019 but showed improvement in subsequent quarters. It reached a peak of 31.15% in the first quarter of 2021, signifying strong operational efficiency and profitability. However, the operating ROA declined in the following quarters but remained positive.

The trend suggests that Hologic Inc's ability to generate profits from its assets has fluctuated over time. The company should focus on maintaining or improving its operating ROA to ensure sustainable performance and create long-term value for its stakeholders.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Hologic Inc
HOLX
9.64%
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
GEHC
7.50%