Honeywell International Inc (HON)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 7,925,000 8,176,000 7,955,000 7,434,000 7,455,000 6,698,000 6,844,000 6,958,000 6,594,000 7,120,000 6,623,000 6,620,000 6,541,000 6,358,000 6,094,000 5,514,000 5,696,000 5,715,000 6,156,000 6,900,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 75,196,000 73,492,000 69,329,000 65,645,000 61,525,000 61,296,000 62,337,000 59,883,000 62,275,000 60,287,000 62,258,000 63,352,000 64,470,000 64,191,000 63,945,000 63,561,000 64,586,000 63,459,000 63,604,000 57,422,000
Operating ROA 10.54% 11.13% 11.47% 11.32% 12.12% 10.93% 10.98% 11.62% 10.59% 11.81% 10.64% 10.45% 10.15% 9.90% 9.53% 8.68% 8.82% 9.01% 9.68% 12.02%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $7,925,000K ÷ $75,196,000K
= 10.54%

Operating ROA measures how well a company generates operating income from its total assets. Looking at the data provided for Honeywell International Inc, the company's operating ROA has shown fluctuations over the quarters.

Between March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2020, the operating ROA decreased from 12.02% to 8.82%, reflecting a decline in operating income generated from its assets. Subsequently, there was a gradual increase in operating ROA from March 31, 2021, reaching a peak of 12.12% on December 31, 2023. This increase indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its total assets.

However, the operating ROA declined to 10.54% by December 31, 2024, which may suggest a decrease in operating efficiency or profitability relative to the company's asset base.

Overall, the trend in Honeywell International Inc's operating ROA shows some fluctuations, with periods of increase and decrease, highlighting the importance of monitoring operational efficiency and asset utilization for sustainable performance.