Pentair PLC (PNR)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 739,200 683,800 650,800 633,100 595,300 634,400 654,600 625,600 636,900 607,700 568,500 517,800 461,400 462,200 442,900 465,600 432,500 423,200 422,800 411,600
Total assets US$ in thousands 6,563,300 6,411,000 6,508,300 6,671,200 6,447,500 6,508,600 4,872,200 4,975,900 4,753,600 4,472,800 4,354,700 4,384,100 4,197,200 4,103,500 4,116,100 4,426,700 4,139,500 4,080,400 4,170,000 4,382,200
Operating ROA 11.26% 10.67% 10.00% 9.49% 9.23% 9.75% 13.44% 12.57% 13.40% 13.59% 13.05% 11.81% 10.99% 11.26% 10.76% 10.52% 10.45% 10.37% 10.14% 9.39%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $739,200K ÷ $6,563,300K
= 11.26%

Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) is a key financial ratio that indicates how efficiently a company is generating profits from its assets used in operations. Pentair plc's Operating ROA has exhibited a fluctuating trend over the past eight quarters, with values ranging from 9.23% to 13.44%.

In the most recent quarter (Q4 2023), Pentair plc's Operating ROA stood at 11.26%, showing an increase compared to the previous quarter. This indicates that the company generated $11.26 in operating income for every $100 of assets employed in its operations during the period.

While the Operating ROA in Q4 2023 reflects a positive performance, it is essential to consider the broader trend. Looking back to Q1 2022, Pentair plc experienced a peak in Operating ROA at 13.44%, followed by a subsequent decline in the next quarters. It is worth noting that Operating ROA is impacted by various factors such as operational efficiency, asset management, and revenue generation.

Overall, Pentair plc's Operating ROA has demonstrated variability over the past eight quarters, suggesting fluctuations in the company's operational efficiency and asset utilization. Further analysis and monitoring of this ratio can provide insights into the company's financial performance and efficiency in generating returns from its operational assets.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

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