Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG)

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 1,098,400 932,400 940,500 904,600 938,000 998,700 986,800 1,020,500 952,800 707,200 747,000 438,100 351,100 567,700 453,600 668,700 656,000 653,300 648,700 625,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 19,267,300 17,027,300 17,110,000 16,664,100 18,811,700 16,875,200 17,249,200 17,880,900 19,909,200 17,805,300 17,321,700 16,349,700 18,042,700 16,074,700 14,896,900 16,428,900 17,751,900 15,997,600 16,526,900 16,050,000
ROA 5.70% 5.48% 5.50% 5.43% 4.99% 5.92% 5.72% 5.71% 4.79% 3.97% 4.31% 2.68% 1.95% 3.53% 3.04% 4.07% 3.70% 4.08% 3.93% 3.89%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,098,400K ÷ $19,267,300K
= 5.70%

Interpublic Group Of Cos., Inc. has shown a relatively stable ROA performance over the past eight quarters, with the ROA ranging from 4.98% to 5.92%. The company's ROA for the most recent quarter, Q4 2023, was 5.70%, indicating that the company generated a return of 5.70 cents for every dollar of assets it holds. This suggests that Interpublic Group Of Cos., Inc. is effectively utilizing its assets to generate profits. Despite minor fluctuations, the company has maintained a consistent ROA above 5% for the past two years, reflecting a solid performance in asset management efficiency. It is essential for the company to sustain this level of ROA to ensure continued profitability and value creation for its stakeholders.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc
IPG
5.70%
Omnicom Group Inc
OMC
4.96%