Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 52,400 75,500 79,000 76,700 89,200 90,100 82,900 70,100 63,400 71,800 62,900 78,100 85,200 81,600 147,000 149,300 122,000 124,000 68,200 53,700
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,890,200 1,959,600 1,948,000 1,845,300 1,835,500 1,810,200 1,815,700 1,800,600 1,711,400 1,652,700 1,687,300 1,731,800 1,661,900 1,652,200 1,674,000 1,648,900 1,598,600 1,534,400 1,555,800 1,573,100
ROA 2.77% 3.85% 4.06% 4.16% 4.86% 4.98% 4.57% 3.89% 3.70% 4.34% 3.73% 4.51% 5.13% 4.94% 8.78% 9.05% 7.63% 8.08% 4.38% 3.41%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $52,400K ÷ $1,890,200K
= 2.77%

The return on assets (ROA) of Koppers Holdings Inc has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ROA started at 3.41% in March 2020, increased to 9.05% in March 2021, and then fluctuated around the 4-8% range until December 2023. In the latest period of December 31, 2024, the ROA declined to 2.77%, marking a decrease from the previous quarters.

Overall, the ROA indicates the company's ability to generate earnings relative to its total assets, with higher percentages reflecting more efficient asset utilization. The fluctuations in Koppers Holdings Inc's ROA suggest variations in profitability and efficiency in managing its assets over the analyzed period. It would be essential for stakeholders to further investigate the reasons behind the changes in ROA to assess the company's financial performance accurately.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Koppers Holdings Inc
KOP
2.77%
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
LPX
16.35%
Trex Company Inc
TREX
17.10%