Post Holdings Inc (POST)
Return on assets (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 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 366,700 | 350,800 | 340,600 | 297,500 | 301,300 | 319,500 | 400,100 | 869,300 | 756,600 | 702,600 | 478,100 | 64,700 | 166,700 | 193,800 | 284,100 | -17,200 | 800 | -117,300 | -137,100 | 98,300 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 12,854,200 | 12,128,500 | 12,191,100 | 12,072,400 | 11,646,700 | 11,886,900 | 11,316,800 | 11,355,000 | 11,308,000 | 11,560,200 | 11,830,700 | 12,612,900 | 12,414,700 | 12,562,400 | 12,141,000 | 12,140,300 | 12,146,700 | 11,927,700 | 12,237,600 | 11,943,500 |
| ROA | 2.85% | 2.89% | 2.79% | 2.46% | 2.59% | 2.69% | 3.54% | 7.66% | 6.69% | 6.08% | 4.04% | 0.51% | 1.34% | 1.54% | 2.34% | -0.14% | 0.01% | -0.98% | -1.12% | 0.82% |
September 30, 2024 calculation
ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $366,700K ÷ $12,854,200K
= 2.85%
Post Holdings Inc's return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past years. In the most recent quarter, the ROA was 2.85%, slightly lower than the previous quarter's 2.89%. Looking further back, the ROA has shown a decreasing trend from a high of 7.66% in December 2022 to the current 2.85%.
The ROA reveals how efficiently the company is generating profits from its assets. A lower ROA could indicate inefficiencies in asset utilization or declining profitability. It is important for management to address these issues to improve overall financial performance and shareholder value.
Analyzing the historical data, the significant decrease in ROA from 7.66% in December 2022 to 2.85% in the most recent quarter is concerning. Investors and stakeholders may question the company's ability to effectively manage its assets and generate returns going forward. Further investigation into the reasons behind this drop in ROA is warranted to assess the company's financial health and sustainability.
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Sep 30, 2024