Philip Morris International Inc (PM)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 13,402,000 13,032,000 12,748,000 11,870,000 11,556,000 11,591,000 11,189,000 11,679,000 12,246,000 12,269,000 12,756,000 12,829,000 12,975,000 12,933,000 12,721,000 12,323,000 11,668,000 11,269,000 10,814,000 11,270,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 61,784,000 66,892,000 65,782,000 65,315,000 65,304,000 62,927,000 61,868,000 62,060,000 61,681,000 40,717,000 40,960,000 41,733,000 41,290,000 41,589,000 40,686,000 39,804,000 44,815,000 39,129,000 39,162,000 37,494,000
Operating ROA 21.69% 19.48% 19.38% 18.17% 17.70% 18.42% 18.09% 18.82% 19.85% 30.13% 31.14% 30.74% 31.42% 31.10% 31.27% 30.96% 26.04% 28.80% 27.61% 30.06%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $13,402,000K ÷ $61,784,000K
= 21.69%

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) is a key financial ratio that measures a company's ability to generate profits from its operations relative to its total assets. For Philip Morris International Inc, the Operating ROA has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.

The trend in Operating ROA for Philip Morris International Inc indicates initial stability with figures around 30% in 2020 and early 2021. There is a slight increase in mid-2021, reaching a peak of 31.42% by December 31, 2021. However, starting from March 31, 2022, there seems to be a decline in the Operating ROA, with a noticeable drop to 19.85% by December 31, 2022.

The downward trend continues into 2023, as the Operating ROA remains below 20% for most of the year. By December 31, 2023, it stands at 17.70%. However, there is a slight improvement in the ratio in 2024, with figures ranging from 18.17% to 21.69% over the year.

Overall, the Operating ROA of Philip Morris International Inc reflects variability in the company's ability to generate operating profits relative to its assets during the period under review. The fluctuations in the ratio may be attributed to changes in operating efficiency, profitability, or asset utilization within the company. It is essential for stakeholders to closely monitor these trends to assess the company's operational performance and financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Philip Morris International Inc
PM
21.69%
Altria Group
MO
29.94%