Timken Company (TKR)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 394,100 407,400 369,100 284,500 362,100
Total assets US$ in thousands 6,541,700 5,772,400 5,170,700 5,041,600 4,859,900
ROA 6.02% 7.06% 7.14% 5.64% 7.45%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $394,100K ÷ $6,541,700K
= 6.02%

Timken Co.'s Return on Assets (ROA) measures the company's efficiency in utilizing its total assets to generate profits. The trend of Timken Co.'s ROA over the past five years shows some fluctuation.

In 2019, Timken Co. had an ROA of 7.45%, which decreased to 5.64% in 2020 before slightly increasing to 7.14% in 2021. The trend continued with a further increase to 7.06% in 2022, followed by a slight decrease to 6.02% in 2023.

Overall, Timken Co.'s ROA has shown some volatility, with fluctuations in profitability relative to its total assets. It is important for the company to closely monitor and manage its asset utilization to ensure sustained profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Timken Company
TKR
6.02%
RBC Bearings Incorporated
RBC
4.49%