Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS)

Return on assets (ROA)

Sep 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 133,100 124,200 112,700 113,000 52,500 54,300 61,700 -18,900 64,300 101,100 120,900 232,700 204,200 159,500 158,000 169,200 180,100 198,800 175,700 81,500
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,704,800 2,664,200 2,667,000 2,812,900 2,802,000 2,810,000 2,864,000 2,927,000 1,176,300 1,118,600 1,077,700 3,689,100 3,602,300 3,487,300 3,405,400 3,367,200 3,627,100 3,261,600 3,311,000 3,301,000
ROA 4.92% 4.66% 4.23% 4.02% 1.87% 1.93% 2.15% -0.65% 5.47% 9.04% 11.22% 6.31% 5.67% 4.57% 4.64% 5.02% 4.97% 6.10% 5.31% 2.47%

September 30, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $133,100K ÷ $2,704,800K
= 4.92%

The return on assets (ROA) of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation has shown fluctuations over the past few periods. The ROA has displayed an upward trend from Sep 30, 2019, to Mar 31, 2022, reaching a peak of 11.22% on Mar 31, 2022. However, the ROA saw a decline in the subsequent periods, dropping to -0.65% on Sep 30, 2022, which may indicate potential challenges or inefficiencies in asset utilization during that period.

From Dec 31, 2022, to Mar 31, 2024, the ROA gradually increased, indicating improved efficiency in generating profits from its assets. The ROA was relatively stable in the most recent periods at around 4% to 5%, suggesting a moderate level of profitability relative to the assets employed.

Overall, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation has experienced varying levels of ROA, with periods of strong profitability followed by some fluctuations and a subsequent recovery. It would be important for the company to consistently monitor and optimize its asset management practices to sustain and potentially improve its ROA in the future.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024