Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc (ZBH)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 903,800 1,024,000 231,400 401,600 -138,900
Total assets US$ in thousands 21,365,300 21,496,900 21,066,000 23,456,400 24,417,700
ROA 4.23% 4.76% 1.10% 1.71% -0.57%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $903,800K ÷ $21,365,300K
= 4.23%

Based on the data provided, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc's return on assets (ROA) has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years.

- As of December 31, 2020, the ROA was negative at -0.57%, indicating that the company's assets did not generate a positive return during that period.
- By December 31, 2021, the ROA improved significantly to 1.71%, suggesting that the company's assets were more effectively utilized to generate a positive return.
- However, there was a slight decrease in ROA by December 31, 2022, to 1.10%, indicating a slight dip in the company's asset efficiency in generating profits.
- By December 31, 2023, the ROA increased significantly to 4.76%, demonstrating a substantial improvement in asset utilization and profitability.
- The ROA remained relatively stable at 4.23% by December 31, 2024, indicating that the company continued to efficiently generate profits relative to its assets during that period.

Overall, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc's ROA has shown variability over the five-year period, with notable improvements in certain years. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor ROA trends to assess the company's ability to generate profits from its assets effectively.