Regal Beloit Corporation (RRX)

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 377,100 351,800 546,100 589,400 690,400 557,600 504,600 424,900 356,500 411,800 380,900 311,600 280,100 267,600 250,400 300,500 351,100 379,200 375,800 379,400
Total assets US$ in thousands 15,431,400 15,365,000 15,857,800 16,547,400 10,268,900 10,249,000 10,458,500 10,471,100 10,367,400 4,485,000 4,773,700 4,627,200 4,589,000 4,479,400 4,408,100 4,585,900 4,430,700 4,478,300 4,660,300 4,705,900
Operating ROA 2.44% 2.29% 3.44% 3.56% 6.72% 5.44% 4.82% 4.06% 3.44% 9.18% 7.98% 6.73% 6.10% 5.97% 5.68% 6.55% 7.92% 8.47% 8.06% 8.06%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $377,100K ÷ $15,431,400K
= 2.44%

Based on the provided data, Regal Rexnord Corp's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown a declining trend over the past eight quarters. The operating ROA decreased from 6.73% in Q4 2022 to 3.43% in Q4 2023.

This indicates that the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets has weakened over time. A lower operating ROA suggests that the company is less efficient in using its assets to generate operating income.

Further analysis is recommended to understand the factors contributing to this decline in operating ROA, such as changes in business operations, cost structures, or revenue streams. It is essential for the company's management to address these underlying issues to improve operational efficiency and profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Regal Beloit Corporation
RRX
2.44%
Franklin Electric Co Inc
FELE
15.19%
Generac Holdings Inc
GNRC
7.58%