Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 689,500 1,098,400 938,000 952,800 351,100
Total assets US$ in thousands 18,325,800 19,267,300 18,845,000 19,909,200 18,042,700
ROA 3.76% 5.70% 4.98% 4.79% 1.95%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $689,500K ÷ $18,325,800K
= 3.76%

Interpublic Group of Companies Inc's return on assets (ROA) has been fluctuating over the past five years. The ROA increased from 1.95% as of December 31, 2020, to 4.79% as of December 31, 2021, indicating improved efficiency in generating profits relative to its assets. Subsequently, the ROA further rose to 4.98% as of December 31, 2022, and peaked at 5.70% as of December 31, 2023, reflecting continued growth in profitability relative to the company's asset base.

However, there was a slight decline in the ROA to 3.76% as of December 31, 2024, suggesting a potential decrease in the company's efficiency in generating profits from its assets compared to the previous year. It is essential for Interpublic Group of Companies Inc to monitor and manage its asset utilization effectively to sustain or improve its ROA in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc
IPG
3.76%
Omnicom Group Inc
OMC
5.00%