Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 6,684,000 | 6,452,000 | 6,724,000 | 5,502,000 | 5,143,000 | 4,443,000 | 3,945,000 | 3,534,000 | 3,904,000 | 4,519,000 | 4,464,000 | 4,653,000 | 4,598,000 | 4,439,000 | 4,280,000 | 3,853,000 | 3,610,000 | 3,351,000 | 3,663,000 | 3,843,000 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 68,497,000 | 72,191,000 | 77,624,000 | 71,391,000 | 70,860,000 | 72,025,000 | 72,786,000 | 71,161,000 | 68,036,000 | 66,014,000 | 67,994,000 | 67,092,000 | 67,317,000 | 66,477,000 | 66,349,000 | 67,810,000 | 66,249,000 | 64,194,000 | 63,598,000 | 64,515,000 |
| Operating ROA | 9.76% | 8.94% | 8.66% | 7.71% | 7.26% | 6.17% | 5.42% | 4.97% | 5.74% | 6.85% | 6.57% | 6.94% | 6.83% | 6.68% | 6.45% | 5.68% | 5.45% | 5.22% | 5.76% | 5.96% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $6,684,000K ÷ $68,497,000K
= 9.76%
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) is a key financial ratio used to evaluate a company's profitability and efficiency in generating earnings from its operating activities relative to the total assets employed in the business.
Analyzing the data provided for Mondelez International Inc's Operating ROA, we observe fluctuations in the ratio over the reported quarters. At the start of the period, as of December 31, 2019, the Operating ROA stood at 5.96%, showing a moderate return on assets. Subsequently, the ratio experienced some variations, with a dip to 5.22% by June 30, 2020, before rebounding to 6.94% by December 31, 2021. This increase in profitability could indicate improved operational efficiency or revenue growth.
The trend continued to improve as of March 31, 2024, with an Operating ROA of 8.66%. This surge in profitability suggests that Mondelez International Inc effectively utilized its assets to enhance operational performance and generate higher returns for shareholders. The ratio peaked at 9.76% by December 31, 2024, indicating a significant improvement in the company's ability to generate earnings relative to its asset base.
On the whole, the increasing trend in Mondelez International Inc's Operating ROA reflects a positive performance in utilizing its assets efficiently to drive profitability. Investors and stakeholders may view this as a favorable indicator of the company's operational effectiveness and financial strength.
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Dec 31, 2024