Raytheon Technologies Corp (RTX)

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 6,538,000 3,561,000 5,504,000 4,958,000 -1,889,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 162,861,000 161,869,000 158,864,000 161,404,000 162,153,000
Operating ROA 4.01% 2.20% 3.46% 3.07% -1.16%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $6,538,000K ÷ $162,861,000K
= 4.01%

Raytheon Technologies Corp's operating return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the years. In December 2020, the operating ROA was negative at -1.16%, indicating the company was not efficiently utilizing its assets to generate operating profits. However, there has been a notable improvement in subsequent years.

By December 2021, the operating ROA increased to 3.07%, suggesting that the company's operational performance improved, generating a positive return on its assets. This positive trend continued into December 2022 with an operating ROA of 3.46%. The company managed to further enhance its efficiency in utilizing assets to generate operating income.

In the following years, there was a slight dip in the operating ROA. In December 2023, the operating ROA decreased to 2.20%, indicating a temporary slowdown in operational efficiency. However, Raytheon Technologies Corp rebounded strongly in December 2024, with the operating ROA rising to 4.01%. This improvement suggests that the company successfully boosted its operating profitability relative to its asset base.

Overall, the trend in Raytheon Technologies Corp's operating ROA indicates a mixed performance, with some fluctuations over the years. However, the company has shown the ability to enhance its operational efficiency and generate positive returns on its assets, which is a positive signal for investors and stakeholders.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Raytheon Technologies Corp
RTX
4.01%
Honeywell International Inc
HON
0.69%