The Mosaic Company (MOS)
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 | 621,500 | 1,338,100 | 4,785,300 | 2,468,500 | 412,900 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 22,924,000 | 23,032,800 | 23,386,000 | 22,036,400 | 19,789,800 |
| Operating ROA | 2.71% | 5.81% | 20.46% | 11.20% | 2.09% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $621,500K ÷ $22,924,000K
= 2.71%
The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) of The Mosaic Company has shown fluctuations over the past five years. The trend indicates an increase from 2.09% as of December 31, 2020, to a peak of 20.46% as of December 31, 2022. This significant improvement in 2022 suggests that the company was able to generate higher operating income relative to its total assets.
However, there was a notable decline in the Operating ROA in the subsequent year, dropping to 5.81% as of December 31, 2023. This decrease may indicate a potential decrease in operating efficiency or profitability. The trend continued in December 31, 2024, with the Operating ROA further declining to 2.71%, nearing the initial level observed in 2020.
These fluctuations in the Operating ROA suggest changing dynamics in the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets. It would be prudent for stakeholders to further investigate the reasons behind these fluctuations to assess the company's operational performance and financial health accurately.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024