L3Harris Technologies Inc (LHX)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Sep 30, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,503,000 1,487,000 1,411,000 1,426,000 5,903,000 3,350,000 2,277,000 1,217,000 829,000 2,515,000 2,446,000 2,444,000 1,323,000 651,000 2,000 -606,000 -3,688,000 -1,745,000 -152,000 1,316,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 41,889,000 41,657,000 41,816,000 41,687,000 42,293,000 35,362,000 35,507,000 33,524,000 33,381,000 34,138,000 34,444,000 34,709,000 35,018,000 36,064,000 36,590,000 36,960,000 37,145,000 37,852,000 38,105,000 38,947,000
Operating ROA 3.59% 3.57% 3.37% 3.42% 13.96% 9.47% 6.41% 3.63% 2.48% 7.37% 7.10% 7.04% 3.78% 1.81% 0.01% -1.64% -9.93% -4.61% -0.40% 3.38%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,503,000K ÷ $41,889,000K
= 3.59%

L3Harris Technologies Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown some variability over the periods analyzed. The operating ROA ranged from a low of -9.93% in September 2019 to a high of 13.96% in September 2023.

In recent quarters, the operating ROA has been relatively stable, with values ranging from 3.37% to 3.59%. The recent trend suggests a consistent performance in generating operating income relative to the total assets employed in the business.

It is important to note the significant improvement in operating ROA from negative values in 2020 to positive values in 2021 and beyond. This could indicate enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness in utilizing assets to generate operating income.

Overall, the analysis of L3Harris Technologies Inc's operating ROA indicates a mixed performance historically, but a more stable and positive trend in recent periods, showcasing potential improvements in the company's operational efficiency and asset utilization.


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Sep 30, 2024