Pentair PLC (PNR)

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 803,800 739,200 595,300 636,900 461,400
Total assets US$ in thousands 6,446,500 6,563,300 6,447,500 4,753,600 4,197,200
Operating ROA 12.47% 11.26% 9.23% 13.40% 10.99%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $803,800K ÷ $6,446,500K
= 12.47%

The operating return on assets (operating ROA) of Pentair PLC has exhibited fluctuations over the years based on the provided data. The ratio increased from 10.99% as of December 31, 2020, to 13.40% by December 31, 2021, indicating improved operational efficiency in generating profits relative to its assets in that year. However, the operating ROA declined to 9.23% by December 31, 2022, before rebounding to 11.26% by December 31, 2023, and further increasing to 12.47% by December 31, 2024.

The overall trend suggests some variability in the company's ability to generate operating income in relation to its total assets during the period under review. Investors and stakeholders may want to delve deeper into the company's operational performance and asset utilization strategies to understand the factors driving these fluctuations in the operating ROA.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Pentair PLC
PNR
12.47%
John Bean Technologies Corporation
JBT
6.08%
nVent Electric PLC
NVT
9.53%