SPX Corp (SPXC)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 89,900 200 425,400 99,000 65,300
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,439,700 1,930,900 2,628,600 2,333,700 2,167,800
ROA 3.68% 0.01% 16.18% 4.24% 3.01%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $89,900K ÷ $2,439,700K
= 3.68%

SPX Corp's return on assets (ROA) has displayed significant variability over the past five years. In 2021, the company achieved a robust ROA of 16.18%, indicating efficient utilization of its assets to generate profits. However, this performance sharply declined in 2022 to a mere 0.01%, reflecting potential challenges or inefficiencies in asset management during that period.

The ROA rebounded in 2023 to 3.68%, signaling a partial recovery in the company's ability to generate earnings from its assets. Despite this improvement, the ROA remains below the levels observed in 2021. Over the five-year period, SPX Corp's ROA has fluctuated, with 2021 marking the highest point and 2022 the lowest.

The variations in ROA suggest that SPX Corp may have experienced fluctuations in profitability and efficiency in leveraging its assets effectively. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and asset management strategies could provide insights into the factors driving these fluctuations and help identify opportunities for improvement.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
SPX Corp
SPXC
3.68%
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc
LECO
16.14%