Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
DuPont de Nemours Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to DuPont1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.72% | = | 100 | × | 498) | ÷ | 69,396) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 2.04% | = | 100 | × | 3,844) | ÷ | 188,030) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.76% | = | 100 | × | 1,460) | ÷ | 192,164) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.43% | = | 100 | × | 4,318) | ÷ | 79,511) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 11.30% | = | 100 | × | 7,685) | ÷ | 68,026) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.48% | = | 100 | × | 3,772) | ÷ | 68,796) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.89% | = | 100 | × | 4,787) | ÷ | 69,501) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.70% | = | 100 | × | 1,182) | ÷ | 69,605) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 3.96% | = | 100 | × | 2,742) | ÷ | 69,224) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 3.32% | = | 100 | × | 2,310) | ÷ | 69,588) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.98% | = | 100 | × | 648) | ÷ | 65,937) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.27% | = | 100 | × | 579) | ÷ | 45,474) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 5.92% | = | 100 | × | 2,887) | ÷ | 48,801) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.17% | = | 100 | × | 3,724) | ÷ | 45,581) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.83% | = | 100 | × | 4,515) | ÷ | 45,934) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
The analysis of the financial data over the fifteen-year period reveals significant fluctuations and notable trends in the company's profitability and asset utilization. Net income attributable to the company demonstrates a volatile pattern, with an initial downward trend from 2005 to 2008, reaching a low point in 2008. Following this, net income generally improved, peaking notably in 2015. However, after 2015, net income shows a declining trend with some intermittent recovery, ending at a markedly lower value in 2019 compared to earlier peak years.
Total assets experienced a general increase from 2005 through 2017, with a particularly sharp rise visible between 2016 and 2017, more than doubling the asset base. This substantial growth was not sustained in the subsequent years, as total assets decreased sharply by 2019 to levels closer to those observed in earlier years.
Return on assets (ROA), reflecting the efficiency of asset utilization to generate net income, follows a pattern consistent with the trends observed in net income. ROA declines steadily from 2005 to 2009, indicating decreasing profitability relative to the asset base. There is a temporary improvement in ROA during 2010 and 2011, followed by a sharp reduction in 2012. ROA peaks again in 2015 along with net income but declines sharply in the ensuing years, reaching its lowest points in the latter part of the period analyzed.
- Net Income
- The data shows a volatile and uneven pattern, with significant declines during economic downturn periods and substantial recoveries in mid-years, particularly 2014 and 2015, which may indicate cyclical influences or operational adjustments.
- Total Assets
- There is a long-term increasing trend in total assets with a marked expansion in 2017, which is followed by a rapid contraction by 2019, suggesting possible asset divestitures, restructuring, or extraordinary transactions during these years.
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- The ROA trend closely aligns with net income developments and indicates fluctuating efficiency in asset utilization, peaking in years of high net income and falling significantly in years with net income declines. The low ROA values in recent years highlight challenges in translating asset base into proportional profitability.
Overall, the financial data suggest that the company experienced cycles of growth and contraction, both in income and asset levels, with variable efficiency in asset use over the period. The significant asset increase followed by a steep decline after 2017 warrants further examination to understand underlying business actions or market conditions impacting these changes. Profitability metrics reflect sensitivity to economic conditions and internal performance factors impacting income generation capabilities.
Comparison to Competitors
DuPont de Nemours Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| DuPont de Nemours Inc. | Linde plc | Sherwin-Williams Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.72% | 2.64% | 7.52% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 2.04% | 4.69% | 5.79% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.76% | 6.10% | 8.88% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.43% | 7.76% | 16.77% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 11.30% | 8.44% | 18.20% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.48% | 8.55% | 15.17% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.89% | 8.66% | 11.79% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.70% | 9.35% | 10.12% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 3.96% | 10.22% | 8.45% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 3.32% | 7.82% | 8.95% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.98% | 8.76% | 10.08% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.27% | 9.28% | 10.80% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 5.92% | 8.80% | 12.68% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.17% | 8.90% | 11.53% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.83% | 6.92% | 10.60% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Chemicals)
DuPont de Nemours Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| DuPont de Nemours Inc. | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.72% | 3.57% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 2.04% | 4.88% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.76% | 7.47% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.43% | 10.09% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 11.30% | 10.79% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.48% | 10.04% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.89% | 9.41% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.70% | 9.55% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 3.96% | 9.79% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 3.32% | 8.11% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.98% | 9.07% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.27% | 9.66% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 5.92% | 9.83% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.17% | 9.72% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.83% | 8.00% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Materials)
DuPont de Nemours Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| DuPont de Nemours Inc. | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.72% | 2.43% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 2.04% | 5.23% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.76% | 6.22% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.43% | -2.40% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 11.30% | -13.63% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.48% | 1.48% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.89% | 5.73% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.70% | 8.98% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 3.96% | 12.44% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 3.32% | 12.03% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.98% | 9.94% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.27% | -22.98% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 5.92% | 8.10% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.17% | 14.06% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.83% | 10.70% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).