Regal Beloit Corporation (RRX)

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 630,000 377,100 690,400 332,400 280,100
Total assets US$ in thousands 14,033,700 15,431,400 10,268,900 10,281,600 4,589,000
Operating ROA 4.49% 2.44% 6.72% 3.23% 6.10%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $630,000K ÷ $14,033,700K
= 4.49%

Regal Beloit Corporation's operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown fluctuations over the past five years. As of December 31, 2020, the Operating ROA stood at 6.10%, indicating that the company generated 6.10 cents of operating income for every dollar of assets it utilized during that period.

However, by December 31, 2021, the Operating ROA decreased to 3.23%, signaling a decline in the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its asset base. This decrease may suggest challenges in operational efficiency or profitability.

The following year, by December 31, 2022, Regal Beloit Corporation saw a notable improvement in its Operating ROA, which increased to 6.72%. This upward trend indicates a more efficient use of assets to generate operating income compared to the previous year.

In the subsequent years, the Operating ROA fluctuated: it dropped to 2.44% by December 31, 2023, before rebounding to 4.49% by December 31, 2024. These fluctuations suggest potential changes in the company's operating performance and asset management strategies.

Overall, the analysis of Regal Beloit Corporation's Operating ROA highlights the importance of monitoring trends in operating efficiency and asset utilization to assess the company's operational effectiveness and financial performance over time.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Regal Beloit Corporation
RRX
4.49%
Franklin Electric Co Inc
FELE
0.01%
Generac Holdings Inc
GNRC
10.51%