Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B (TAP)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 948,900 255,100 40,800 -254,300 -175,300 495,200 731,800 1,073,100 1,005,700 -444,100 -554,300 -747,900 -949,000 584,500 -161,100 -26,700 241,700 154,000 895,100 989,800
Total assets US$ in thousands 26,375,100 26,568,400 26,789,600 25,852,500 25,868,300 26,708,500 27,387,900 27,721,500 27,619,000 27,643,500 28,519,900 27,163,600 27,331,100 28,675,300 28,638,800 28,461,100 28,859,800 28,751,600 30,061,600 29,823,600
ROA 3.60% 0.96% 0.15% -0.98% -0.68% 1.85% 2.67% 3.87% 3.64% -1.61% -1.94% -2.75% -3.47% 2.04% -0.56% -0.09% 0.84% 0.54% 2.98% 3.32%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $948,900K ÷ $26,375,100K
= 3.60%

Based on the data provided, Molson Coors Beverage Company's return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the ROA stood at 3.60%, marking a significant improvement from the previous quarter's 0.96%. This increase indicates that the company generated 3.60 cents of profit for every dollar of assets it owns during that quarter.

The ROA had been on a downward trend from Q1 2023 to Q2 2023, reaching a negative figure in Q1 2023 (-0.98%), suggesting that during this period, Molson Coors was facing challenges in efficiently utilizing its assets to generate profit. However, the company managed to reverse this trend in the subsequent quarters.

Comparing the recent data to the same period last year, there has been a fluctuation in ROA performance. Q4 2023's ROA of 3.60% is an improvement over Q4 2022's -0.68%, indicating a positive turnaround in the company's asset utilization efficiency.

Overall, the recent increase in ROA is a positive sign for Molson Coors Beverage Company, indicating improved profitability relative to its asset base. However, it is essential to monitor future quarters to assess the sustainability of this performance trend.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B
TAP
3.60%
Boston Beer Company Inc
SAM
5.33%