Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)
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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 3,210,000 | 3,332,000 | 2,952,000 | 2,410,000 | 2,344,000 | 2,386,000 | 2,267,000 | 2,775,000 | 2,681,000 | 2,490,000 | 2,492,000 | 2,484,000 | 2,561,000 | 2,789,000 | 2,798,000 | 3,110,000 | 3,244,000 | 3,246,000 | 3,495,000 | 3,240,000 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 16,546,000 | 17,165,000 | 17,280,000 | 17,092,000 | 17,344,000 | 17,153,000 | 17,383,000 | 18,177,000 | 17,970,000 | 17,836,000 | 18,114,000 | 18,672,000 | 17,837,000 | 17,775,000 | 17,827,000 | 17,226,000 | 17,523,000 | 16,531,000 | 16,173,000 | 15,677,000 |
| Operating ROA | 19.40% | 19.41% | 17.08% | 14.10% | 13.51% | 13.91% | 13.04% | 15.27% | 14.92% | 13.96% | 13.76% | 13.30% | 14.36% | 15.69% | 15.70% | 18.05% | 18.51% | 19.64% | 21.61% | 20.67% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $3,210,000K ÷ $16,546,000K
= 19.40%
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has exhibited some fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The trend shows a gradual decline in operating ROA, starting at 20.67% in March 2020 and steadily decreasing to 13.30% in March 2022. There was a slight increase to 15.27% in March 2023, followed by a dip to 13.04% in June 2023.
However, there was a notable upturn in operating ROA in the later part of 2024, with significant improvements in the metrics for the quarters ending June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2024, reaching 17.08%, 19.41%, and 19.40%, respectively. This improvement may indicate better operational efficiency and profitability in the company's asset utilization during this period.
Overall, it is essential for Kimberly-Clark Corporation to sustain this positive trend in operating ROA to ensure continued financial health and profitability in the future. Keeping a close eye on asset management and operational effectiveness will be crucial for maintaining and enhancing the company's performance in the long run.
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Dec 31, 2024