Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 148,200 | 195,200 | 137,700 | 156,500 | 156,700 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 1,890,200 | 1,835,500 | 1,711,400 | 1,661,900 | 1,598,600 |
| Operating ROA | 7.84% | 10.63% | 8.05% | 9.42% | 9.80% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $148,200K ÷ $1,890,200K
= 7.84%
Koppers Holdings Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past five years. In December 2020, the operating ROA stood at 9.80%, showing a solid performance in utilizing its assets to generate operating income. However, by December 2021, the operating ROA had slightly decreased to 9.42%, indicating a slight decline in operating efficiency.
The trend continued in December 2022, with the operating ROA further declining to 8.05%, suggesting potential challenges in generating operating profits relative to its asset base. Subsequently, in December 2023, there was a significant improvement as the operating ROA increased to 10.63%, indicating a strong performance in efficiently utilizing assets to drive operating income.
However, this positive trend was not sustained, as by December 2024, the operating ROA dropped to 7.84%, showing a decrease in operating efficiency compared to the previous year. Overall, Koppers Holdings Inc's operating ROA has displayed fluctuations, with periods of both improvement and decline, highlighting the importance of continuously monitoring and managing asset utilization to enhance operational performance.
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Dec 31, 2024