Regal Beloit Corporation (RRX)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands -57,400 488,900 229,600 187,700 238,900
Total assets US$ in thousands 15,431,400 10,268,900 10,367,400 4,589,000 4,430,700
ROA -0.37% 4.76% 2.21% 4.09% 5.39%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $-57,400K ÷ $15,431,400K
= -0.37%

Regal Rexnord Corp's return on assets (ROA) has exhibited variability over the past five years. In 2019, the company achieved the highest ROA at 5.39%, indicating that it generated $5.39 in profit for every $100 in assets. Subsequently, ROA decreased to 4.13% in 2021 before experiencing a slight increase to 4.76% in 2022. However, there was a significant decline in ROA to 2.04% in 2022 and further to -0.37% in 2023.

The negative ROA figure in 2023 implies that the company experienced a negative return on its assets, potentially indicating operational inefficiencies or poor financial performance. The decreasing trend in ROA over the years may suggest challenges in utilizing the company's assets effectively to generate profits.

Further analysis is needed to understand the factors contributing to the decline in ROA and to determine potential strategies for improving asset utilization and overall profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Regal Beloit Corporation
RRX
-0.37%
Franklin Electric Co Inc
FELE
11.18%
Generac Holdings Inc
GNRC
4.21%