nVent Electric PLC (NVT)

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 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 620,600 613,600 592,500 557,400 522,100 516,400 474,400 440,400 404,300 381,500 365,100 355,400 340,800 101,500 58,500 38,400 46,500 274,200 315,900 333,100
Total assets US$ in thousands 6,918,000 6,188,100 6,169,700 6,161,700 5,925,700 5,922,100 4,916,400 4,902,200 4,875,900 4,765,600 4,703,600 4,674,200 4,678,900 4,709,800 4,398,000 4,366,100 4,410,600 4,712,400 4,730,200 4,640,300
Operating ROA 8.97% 9.92% 9.60% 9.05% 8.81% 8.72% 9.65% 8.98% 8.29% 8.01% 7.76% 7.60% 7.28% 2.16% 1.33% 0.88% 1.05% 5.82% 6.68% 7.18%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $620,600K ÷ $6,918,000K
= 8.97%

nVent Electric PLC's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters. The company's operating ROA ranged from a low of 0.88% in March 2021 to a high of 9.92% in June 2024. The trend indicates an improvement in profitability from the low point in March 2021 to the recent peak in June 2024.

The variations in operating ROA could be attributed to changes in the company's operational efficiency, asset utilization, and profitability. It is crucial for nVent Electric PLC to sustain or enhance its operating ROA over time to demonstrate effective management of its assets in generating operating income.

Overall, based on the trend analysis, nVent Electric PLC has shown signs of improvement in operating ROA in recent quarters, which could indicate positive operational performance and efficiency enhancements. Continued monitoring of this ratio will be important to assess the company's financial health and performance.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
nVent Electric PLC
NVT
8.97%
John Bean Technologies Corporation
JBT
6.54%
Pentair PLC
PNR
11.26%