Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc (SSD)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 475,149 459,067 367,793 252,363 181,254
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,704,720 2,503,970 1,484,120 1,232,570 1,095,370
Operating ROA 17.57% 18.33% 24.78% 20.47% 16.55%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $475,149K ÷ $2,704,720K
= 17.57%

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.'s operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown fluctuations over the last five years. The company's operating ROA decreased from 16.00% in 2019 to 20.45% in 2020, rebounded to 24.76% in 2021, and then slightly declined to 18.97% in 2022. Finally, as of December 31, 2023, the operating ROA stands at 17.73%.

These numbers indicate that Simpson Manufacturing has been effective in generating operating income relative to its total assets. However, the downward trend in the operating ROA in recent years may suggest challenges in maintaining profitability levels or utilizing its assets efficiently. It would be essential for the company to assess the factors contributing to these fluctuations and take strategic actions to optimize its operational performance and asset utilization for sustainable profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc
SSD
17.57%
Snap-On Inc
SNA
17.37%
Stanley Black & Decker Inc
SWK
-21.98%