Medtronic PLC (MDT)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Apr 30, 2025 Jan 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Apr 26, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 26, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 27, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Jul 28, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 28, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 27, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 28, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Jul 29, 2022
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,955,000 6,046,000 5,453,000 5,341,000 5,546,000 5,359,000 5,646,000 5,431,000 5,216,000 5,441,000 5,666,000 5,790,000 5,914,000 5,753,000 5,592,000 5,271,000 5,004,000 5,311,000 5,578,000 6,166,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 91,680,000 89,973,000 90,042,000 89,749,000 89,981,000 89,981,000 90,836,000 90,836,000 90,087,000 90,087,000 90,776,000 90,776,000 90,948,000 90,948,000 94,134,000 94,134,000 93,241,000 93,241,000 89,914,000 89,914,000
Operating ROA 6.50% 6.72% 6.06% 5.95% 6.16% 5.96% 6.22% 5.98% 5.79% 6.04% 6.24% 6.38% 6.50% 6.33% 5.94% 5.60% 5.37% 5.70% 6.20% 6.86%

April 30, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $5,955,000K ÷ $91,680,000K
= 6.50%

Medtronic PLC's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown some fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The operating ROA ranged from a low of 5.37% on October 31, 2022, to a high of 6.86% on July 29, 2022. The trend indicates some variability in the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its total assets.

Overall, the operating ROA has displayed a generally stable performance, with levels mostly staying within the range of 5.70% to 6.50%. It is noteworthy that the operating ROA increased in the most recent period, reaching 6.50% on April 30, 2025, which could suggest improved efficiency in utilizing assets to generate operating income.

However, it is essential to continue monitoring the operating ROA trend to assess the company's operational efficiency and asset utilization in the long term. Additional analysis and context, such as industry benchmarks and qualitative factors, would provide a more comprehensive understanding of Medtronic PLC's operational performance.