Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Quarterly Data
Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
Honeywell International Inc., profitability ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
- Gross Profit Margin
- The gross profit margin exhibits a generally upward trend over the observed periods. Starting at 31.52% in the first quarter of 2021, the margin increases steadily, reaching peaks above 38% in multiple quarters during 2024 and early 2025. Despite minor fluctuations, the overall improvement suggests enhanced efficiency in production or favorable pricing power. However, a slight decrease towards the end of the data series indicates potential emerging pressures on cost or pricing.
- Operating Profit Margin
- The operating profit margin shows a positive trajectory from 16.9% initially in early 2021 to levels around 19-20% in late 2023 and 2024. This growth reflects improved operational efficiency or cost management. The margin stabilizes around the 19% mark during most recent quarters, with a mild dip noted in the last period reported, suggesting a plateau or emerging challenges in operating expenses or sales dynamics.
- Net Profit Margin
- Net profit margin displays moderate variability, beginning near 14% and steadily rising to a range between 14.5% and 15.5% in the later periods. Although there are intermittent fluctuations, the net margin remains relatively flat in the last several quarters, indicating consistent profitability but no significant margin expansion. This stability hints at maintained control over non-operating costs and taxes.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- Return on equity demonstrates strong growth, moving from about 25.7% to above 36% in the latest periods. Peaks are observed intermittently, particularly in late 2023 and mid-2025, which reflect effective use of shareholder equity and may result from higher net income or efficient capital management strategies. The ROE underscores a favorable overall return trend, contributing positively to shareholder value.
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- Return on assets exhibits some fluctuations but maintains a moderate upward slope in the mid-range, starting at 7.28% and reaching highs near 9.2% during late 2023. Subsequent downward revisions bring it back to roughly 7.5% in 2025, indicating some variability in asset utilization effectiveness. This pattern may signal changes in asset base composition or operational asset productivity.
Return on Sales
Return on Investment
Gross Profit Margin
Honeywell International Inc., gross profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 3,547) | 4,023) | 3,785) | 3,670) | 3,749) | 3,721) | 3,522) | 3,239) | 3,542) | 3,520) | 3,366) | 3,417) | 3,357) | 3,293) | 3,052) | 2,721) | 2,727) | 2,805) | 2,745) | ||||||
| Net sales | 10,408) | 10,352) | 9,822) | 10,088) | 9,728) | 9,577) | 9,105) | 9,440) | 9,212) | 9,146) | 8,864) | 9,186) | 8,951) | 8,953) | 8,376) | 8,657) | 8,473) | 8,808) | 8,454) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit margin1 | 36.94% | 38.08% | 38.06% | 38.09% | 37.60% | 37.56% | 37.46% | 37.28% | 38.03% | 37.79% | 37.36% | 36.99% | 35.56% | 34.22% | 32.95% | 31.98% | 32.34% | 32.06% | 31.52% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | 1.10% | -0.32% | -2.09% | -2.99% | 3.13% | 9.47% | 10.04% | 9.93% | 9.09% | 6.65% | 7.20% | 5.26% | -1.41% | 2.74% | 3.20% | 4.84% | -0.25% | -1.35% | -7.82% | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | — | 32.64% | 33.92% | 34.49% | 34.33% | 34.29% | 33.59% | 33.04% | 31.71% | 30.44% | 28.74% | 26.91% | 26.14% | 25.52% | 25.71% | 26.30% | 27.08% | 26.83% | 25.98% | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | — | 38.16% | 38.45% | 38.20% | 37.83% | 37.53% | 37.06% | 36.36% | 35.54% | 34.51% | 33.64% | 33.19% | 32.83% | 32.55% | 32.36% | 32.28% | 32.14% | 32.23% | 30.80% | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | 32.16% | 31.98% | 31.87% | 30.79% | 27.00% | 24.74% | 22.97% | 21.95% | 23.26% | 23.29% | 24.24% | 24.55% | 24.52% | 25.22% | 24.26% | 24.19% | 24.97% | 22.43% | 18.80% | ||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 8.16% | 8.16% | 10.11% | 9.75% | 11.97% | 11.91% | 12.10% | 12.55% | 12.54% | 12.70% | 12.74% | 12.56% | 12.99% | 13.39% | 13.36% | 13.52% | 13.34% | 13.00% | 13.26% | ||||||
| RTX Corp. | 20.13% | 20.05% | 19.53% | 19.09% | 19.21% | 16.38% | 17.01% | 17.54% | 17.36% | 20.43% | 20.53% | 20.38% | 20.49% | 20.17% | 19.94% | 19.40% | 17.59% | 15.79% | 13.98% | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
1 Q3 2025 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100
× (Gross profitQ3 2025
+ Gross profitQ2 2025
+ Gross profitQ1 2025
+ Gross profitQ4 2024)
÷ (Net salesQ3 2025
+ Net salesQ2 2025
+ Net salesQ1 2025
+ Net salesQ4 2024)
= 100 × (3,547 + 4,023 + 3,785 + 3,670)
÷ (10,408 + 10,352 + 9,822 + 10,088)
= 36.94%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis over the multiple quarters reveals the following financial trends:
- Gross Profit
- Gross profit figures demonstrate a gradually increasing trend over the observed periods, with some fluctuations. Starting around 2,745 million US dollars in early 2021, the value grows steadily and peaks above 4,000 million US dollars in mid-2025 before a slight drop in the latest quarter. This progression indicates a general enhancement in the company's pricing power or cost management effectiveness across the quarters.
- Net Sales
- Net sales show a generally upward trajectory with minor volatility. The values fluctuate around mid-8,000s to low 9,000s million US dollars in 2021 and 2022, then consistently increase through 2023 and 2024, reaching above 10,000 million US dollars in mid-2025. This consistent sales growth suggests increasing market demand or expanded business operations over time.
- Gross Profit Margin
- The gross profit margin displays a notable positive trend, improving from approximately 31.5% at the beginning of 2021 to peaks exceeding 38% between late 2023 and 2025, with a slight decline to around 37% in the final quarter. This steady increase in margin reflects improved profitability at the gross level, potentially due to enhanced operational efficiencies, better product mix, or favorable pricing strategies.
- Overall Interpretation
- The concurrent increase in net sales and gross profit, along with the rising gross profit margin, suggests the company has been successful in growing its revenue while simultaneously improving cost controls or value generation per unit of sales. The slight margin dip at the end may warrant further monitoring to assess if it signals emerging cost pressures or competitive challenges.
Operating Profit Margin
Honeywell International Inc., operating profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 1,754) | 2,114) | 1,970) | 1,745) | 1,858) | 1,978) | 1,860) | 1,583) | 1,926) | 1,883) | 1,692) | 1,813) | 1,742) | 1,601) | 1,271) | 1,518) | 1,575) | 1,598) | 1,509) | ||||||
| Net sales | 10,408) | 10,352) | 9,822) | 10,088) | 9,728) | 9,577) | 9,105) | 9,440) | 9,212) | 9,146) | 8,864) | 9,186) | 8,951) | 8,953) | 8,376) | 8,657) | 8,473) | 8,808) | 8,454) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating profit margin1 | 18.65% | 19.22% | 19.26% | 19.33% | 19.23% | 19.68% | 19.65% | 19.32% | 20.09% | 19.73% | 19.05% | 18.12% | 17.55% | 17.31% | 17.37% | 18.03% | 18.36% | 17.95% | 16.90% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | -10.24% | -12.27% | -14.63% | -16.10% | -9.08% | -2.31% | -0.93% | -0.99% | -1.86% | -4.62% | -3.58% | -5.33% | -11.99% | -6.98% | -6.53% | -4.66% | -10.80% | -12.18% | -20.36% | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | — | 19.31% | 20.29% | 21.30% | 21.33% | 21.55% | 21.58% | 20.30% | 18.13% | 16.97% | 14.94% | 13.97% | 14.56% | 13.81% | 13.87% | 14.27% | 14.56% | 13.82% | 12.32% | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | — | 18.82% | 19.08% | 18.62% | 18.23% | 17.96% | 17.28% | 16.75% | 16.28% | 15.48% | 14.85% | 14.55% | 13.90% | 16.33% | 15.97% | 15.69% | 15.50% | 12.54% | 10.81% | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | 26.24% | 25.57% | 25.46% | 23.29% | 16.88% | 13.80% | 10.44% | 8.49% | 8.08% | 6.92% | 7.40% | 6.05% | 7.05% | 8.12% | 7.31% | 8.58% | 7.86% | 6.82% | 4.72% | ||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 8.31% | 8.29% | 10.24% | 9.87% | 12.08% | 11.98% | 12.20% | 12.59% | 12.57% | 12.80% | 12.78% | 12.65% | 13.15% | 13.47% | 13.50% | 13.61% | 13.50% | 13.19% | 13.19% | ||||||
| RTX Corp. | 10.25% | 9.95% | 8.20% | 8.10% | 7.94% | 3.94% | 5.32% | 5.17% | 4.79% | 8.63% | 8.73% | 8.07% | 7.93% | 7.81% | 7.75% | 7.70% | 5.93% | 4.61% | -3.59% | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
1 Q3 2025 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100
× (Operating incomeQ3 2025
+ Operating incomeQ2 2025
+ Operating incomeQ1 2025
+ Operating incomeQ4 2024)
÷ (Net salesQ3 2025
+ Net salesQ2 2025
+ Net salesQ1 2025
+ Net salesQ4 2024)
= 100 × (1,754 + 2,114 + 1,970 + 1,745)
÷ (10,408 + 10,352 + 9,822 + 10,088)
= 18.65%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Operating income trends
- The operating income exhibited fluctuations over the periods, initially ranging from 1509 million USD to 1813 million USD through 2021 and 2022. Notably, a decline to 1271 million USD was observed in the first quarter of 2022 before rebounding sharply in subsequent quarters. From 2023 onward, operating income generally saw an upward trend, peaking around 2114 million USD in the second quarter of 2025, although occasional dips were present, such as in the final quarters of 2023 and 2024.
- Net sales analysis
- Net sales experienced a generally increasing trajectory across the analyzed quarters. The figures moved from approximately 8454 million USD at the start of 2021 to 10408 million USD by the third quarter of 2025. Despite some intermittent quarters of slight reduction or stagnation, the overall progression indicates solid top-line growth, with stronger increases apparent from 2023 onward.
- Operating profit margin evaluation
- The operating profit margin displayed a gradual improvement throughout the period under consideration. Starting from about 16.9% in early 2021, this margin rose steadily to peak near 20.09% in the third quarter of 2023. Following this peak, the margin experienced minor fluctuations but remained strong, predominantly staying near or above the 19% level through mid-2025. Slight declines appeared towards the end of the timeline but did not substantially detract from the overall enhanced profitability ratio.
- Overall observations
- The financial data suggests a favorable progression in both revenue and profitability measures. Increasing net sales alongside a rising operating profit margin indicates improved operational efficiency or a successful shift towards higher-margin products or services. The operating income reflects these dynamics, showing recovery from early declines and achieving higher peaks in recent quarters. This pattern points to effective management of expenses relative to sales and illustrates a positive business momentum over the examined span.
Net Profit Margin
Honeywell International Inc., net profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Honeywell | 1,825) | 1,570) | 1,449) | 1,285) | 1,413) | 1,544) | 1,463) | 1,263) | 1,514) | 1,487) | 1,394) | 1,019) | 1,552) | 1,261) | 1,134) | 1,428) | 1,257) | 1,430) | 1,427) | ||||||
| Net sales | 10,408) | 10,352) | 9,822) | 10,088) | 9,728) | 9,577) | 9,105) | 9,440) | 9,212) | 9,146) | 8,864) | 9,186) | 8,951) | 8,953) | 8,376) | 8,657) | 8,473) | 8,808) | 8,454) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net profit margin1 | 15.07% | 14.30% | 14.51% | 14.82% | 15.01% | 15.49% | 15.52% | 15.43% | 14.87% | 15.08% | 14.54% | 14.00% | 15.38% | 14.74% | 15.30% | 16.11% | 15.80% | 14.65% | 14.17% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | -12.20% | -14.18% | -16.58% | -17.77% | -10.88% | -4.68% | -2.81% | -2.86% | -3.74% | -6.08% | -5.86% | -7.41% | -13.75% | -8.69% | -8.00% | -6.75% | -13.50% | -14.30% | -20.87% | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | — | 15.83% | 16.63% | 17.59% | 17.15% | 17.46% | 17.65% | 16.18% | 14.35% | 13.53% | 12.10% | 11.85% | 13.70% | 13.19% | 13.02% | 13.47% | 11.28% | 10.17% | 8.53% | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | — | 15.11% | 15.55% | 15.25% | 15.31% | 15.12% | 14.38% | 13.87% | 13.24% | 12.30% | 12.00% | 11.86% | 11.36% | 11.70% | 11.21% | 10.92% | 10.60% | 9.86% | 8.05% | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | 19.99% | 20.43% | 19.41% | 18.67% | 14.28% | 9.25% | 5.96% | 14.68% | 15.08% | 13.91% | 12.35% | 0.31% | -8.10% | -6.18% | -6.70% | -9.17% | -0.06% | -3.39% | -4.68% | ||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 5.73% | 5.85% | 7.66% | 7.51% | 9.36% | 9.48% | 9.73% | 10.24% | 10.29% | 10.48% | 8.60% | 8.69% | 9.07% | 7.33% | 9.45% | 9.42% | 9.13% | 10.69% | 10.53% | ||||||
| RTX Corp. | 7.67% | 7.35% | 5.63% | 5.91% | 5.97% | 3.12% | 4.90% | 4.64% | 4.76% | 7.88% | 8.08% | 7.75% | 6.76% | 6.84% | 6.47% | 6.00% | 5.20% | 3.51% | -4.44% | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
1 Q3 2025 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100
× (Net income attributable to HoneywellQ3 2025
+ Net income attributable to HoneywellQ2 2025
+ Net income attributable to HoneywellQ1 2025
+ Net income attributable to HoneywellQ4 2024)
÷ (Net salesQ3 2025
+ Net salesQ2 2025
+ Net salesQ1 2025
+ Net salesQ4 2024)
= 100 × (1,825 + 1,570 + 1,449 + 1,285)
÷ (10,408 + 10,352 + 9,822 + 10,088)
= 15.07%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Net Income Attributable to Honeywell
- The net income generally demonstrates a fluctuating but upward trend over the quarters. Starting from 1,427 million USD in March 2021, it experienced some volatility in the subsequent quarters, dipping notably in December 2022 to 1,019 million USD. However, from March 2023 onward, net income resumed growth with periodic increases, culminating in a peak of 1,825 million USD by September 2025. This indicates a recovery and strengthening of profitability over the longer term despite some short-term irregularities.
- Net Sales
- Net sales figures show a pattern of gradual increase with some short-term fluctuations. Beginning at 8,454 million USD in March 2021, sales rose steadily with minor decreases mainly in early 2022, before resuming upward movement. Notably, starting from March 2023, net sales consistently increased quarter over quarter, reaching 10,408 million USD by September 2025. This steady growth in revenue signifies expanding business operations or improved market conditions contributing positively to the top line.
- Net Profit Margin
- The net profit margin percentage remained relatively stable throughout the reported periods, typically ranging between 14% and 16%. There were minor fluctuations, with the highest margin recorded in December 2021 at 16.11% and a slight downward trend observed towards mid-2025. The margin averaged around 15%, reflecting consistent profitability levels relative to net sales despite variations in absolute net income and sales figures.
- Overall Financial Insights
- The data reveals a generally positive trajectory for both net income and net sales, suggesting solid financial performance and growth. While net profit margins exhibit modest fluctuations, the stability implies effective cost management and pricing strategies. The temporary dips in net income, particularly in late 2022, may warrant further investigation, but the subsequent recovery highlights resilience. The increasing sales and earnings towards 2025 indicate potential strengthening of market position and operational efficiency.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Honeywell International Inc., ROE calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Honeywell | 1,825) | 1,570) | 1,449) | 1,285) | 1,413) | 1,544) | 1,463) | 1,263) | 1,514) | 1,487) | 1,394) | 1,019) | 1,552) | 1,261) | 1,134) | 1,428) | 1,257) | 1,430) | 1,427) | ||||||
| Total Honeywell shareowners’ equity | 16,782) | 16,095) | 17,463) | 18,619) | 17,406) | 16,947) | 16,454) | 15,856) | 17,231) | 17,299) | 16,919) | 16,697) | 17,707) | 17,541) | 18,365) | 18,569) | 17,842) | 17,938) | 17,986) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE1 | 36.52% | 35.52% | 32.59% | 30.64% | 32.65% | 34.13% | 34.81% | 35.68% | 31.42% | 31.52% | 30.89% | 29.74% | 30.36% | 28.96% | 28.58% | 29.85% | 30.67% | 27.73% | 25.71% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | — | 50.57% | 55.01% | 55.37% | 55.04% | 64.26% | 63.77% | 53.02% | 44.48% | 45.85% | 39.18% | 42.25% | 47.28% | 42.96% | 38.07% | 39.37% | 30.90% | 26.09% | 20.73% | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | — | 21.10% | 21.27% | 20.52% | 19.71% | 18.99% | 17.63% | 16.90% | 16.29% | 15.10% | 14.72% | 14.45% | 14.26% | 14.12% | 13.35% | 13.06% | 12.95% | 12.23% | 9.54% | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | 42.86% | 40.54% | 36.34% | 33.90% | 33.11% | 25.51% | 11.77% | 34.63% | 35.27% | 30.77% | 27.72% | 0.62% | -18.56% | -12.75% | -12.20% | -16.17% | -0.11% | -7.29% | -9.82% | ||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 67.95% | 78.82% | 82.34% | 84.26% | 92.71% | 109.09% | 101.89% | 101.24% | 75.11% | 76.41% | 58.97% | 61.86% | 49.05% | 41.16% | 62.10% | 57.62% | 62.90% | 109.51% | 110.16% | ||||||
| RTX Corp. | 10.22% | 9.85% | 7.48% | 7.94% | 7.72% | 3.83% | 5.75% | 5.34% | 4.59% | 7.67% | 7.61% | 7.16% | 6.36% | 6.34% | 5.79% | 5.29% | 4.65% | 3.07% | -3.74% | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
1 Q3 2025 Calculation
ROE = 100
× (Net income attributable to HoneywellQ3 2025
+ Net income attributable to HoneywellQ2 2025
+ Net income attributable to HoneywellQ1 2025
+ Net income attributable to HoneywellQ4 2024)
÷ Total Honeywell shareowners’ equity
= 100 × (1,825 + 1,570 + 1,449 + 1,285)
÷ 16,782 = 36.52%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of the quarterly financial data reveals distinct trends in net income, shareowners’ equity, and return on equity (ROE) over the observed periods.
- Net Income
- The net income attributable shows variability across quarters, with values fluctuating between approximately 1,000 million and 1,800 million US dollars. Initially, there is a moderate variation around the 1,400 million mark in early 2021, followed by some volatility in 2022 where net income dips to near 1,000 million before recovering. In the most recent quarters, there is a clear upward trend, culminating in a peak of 1,825 million by the third quarter of 2025. This indicates an overall positive income trajectory with intermittent fluctuations.
- Total Shareowners’ Equity
- Total equity exhibits a general downward trend starting from around 18,000 million US dollars in early 2021, declining through to late 2023 where it reaches a low near 15,856 million. Thereafter, a recovery phase is visible during 2024, with equity increasing to nearly 18,600 million by early 2025 before again declining towards 16,700 million by the third quarter of 2025. The pattern suggests a degree of balance sheet contraction and expansion that may be linked to operational performance and capital activities.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- ROE maintains consistently strong levels throughout the periods, generally ranging from about 25.7% initially to over 36% in the most recent quarter. There is an observable progression with slight fluctuations, including a notable peak towards the end of 2023 and continuing strong values into 2025. This suggests increased efficiency in generating income relative to equity.
Overall, the data reflects a company experiencing fluctuations in profitability and equity base but progressively improving its return on equity, indicating enhanced profitability and capital utilization over time.
Return on Assets (ROA)
Honeywell International Inc., ROA calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Honeywell | 1,825) | 1,570) | 1,449) | 1,285) | 1,413) | 1,544) | 1,463) | 1,263) | 1,514) | 1,487) | 1,394) | 1,019) | 1,552) | 1,261) | 1,134) | 1,428) | 1,257) | 1,430) | 1,427) | ||||||
| Total assets | 80,917) | 78,419) | 75,218) | 75,196) | 73,492) | 69,329) | 65,645) | 61,525) | 61,296) | 62,337) | 59,883) | 62,275) | 60,287) | 62,258) | 63,352) | 64,470) | 64,191) | 63,945) | 63,561) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA1 | 7.57% | 7.29% | 7.57% | 7.59% | 7.73% | 8.34% | 8.72% | 9.20% | 8.83% | 8.75% | 8.73% | 7.97% | 8.92% | 8.16% | 8.29% | 8.60% | 8.53% | 7.78% | 7.28% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | -6.57% | -6.89% | -7.36% | -7.56% | -5.79% | -2.41% | -1.60% | -1.62% | -2.11% | -3.32% | -3.03% | -3.60% | -6.14% | -3.90% | -3.60% | -3.03% | -5.77% | -5.92% | -7.85% | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | — | 10.45% | 11.70% | 12.30% | 12.38% | 13.21% | 13.43% | 11.81% | 10.50% | 9.79% | 8.50% | 8.18% | 9.11% | 8.33% | 7.90% | 7.84% | 6.37% | 5.37% | 4.26% | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | — | 9.69% | 10.04% | 9.89% | 9.60% | 9.27% | 8.83% | 8.37% | 8.03% | 7.37% | 7.23% | 7.03% | 6.67% | 6.58% | 6.30% | 6.30% | 6.06% | 5.12% | 4.20% | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | 6.29% | 6.19% | 5.64% | 5.32% | 4.93% | 3.85% | 2.14% | 5.81% | 6.45% | 5.89% | 5.33% | 0.12% | -3.23% | -2.38% | -2.48% | -3.28% | -0.02% | -1.03% | -1.34% | ||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 6.97% | 7.14% | 9.71% | 9.59% | 12.02% | 12.23% | 12.33% | 13.19% | 12.29% | 12.39% | 10.41% | 10.84% | 11.28% | 9.09% | 12.06% | 12.41% | 11.69% | 13.71% | 13.52% | ||||||
| RTX Corp. | 3.91% | 3.68% | 2.79% | 2.93% | 2.86% | 1.40% | 2.17% | 1.97% | 1.96% | 3.43% | 3.43% | 3.27% | 2.82% | 2.81% | 2.63% | 2.39% | 2.09% | 1.37% | -1.67% | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
1 Q3 2025 Calculation
ROA = 100
× (Net income attributable to HoneywellQ3 2025
+ Net income attributable to HoneywellQ2 2025
+ Net income attributable to HoneywellQ1 2025
+ Net income attributable to HoneywellQ4 2024)
÷ Total assets
= 100 × (1,825 + 1,570 + 1,449 + 1,285)
÷ 80,917 = 7.57%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Net Income Trend
- The net income attributable demonstrates notable fluctuations over the reported periods. Starting from a peak near 1,430 million US$ in mid-2021, net income experienced a decline early in 2022, reaching a lower point of approximately 1,019 million US$ by year-end 2022. Following this trough, there was a recovery phase with net income generally increasing through 2023 and into 2024, culminating in a significant rise to 1,825 million US$ by the end of the first quarter of 2025. This suggests a volatile but ultimately positive trajectory in profitability.
- Total Assets Evolution
- The total assets remained relatively stable across the earlier quarters, hovering in a range near 64,000 million US$, with a slight downward trend throughout 2021 and 2022, dipping below 60,000 million US$ in some quarters of 2022 and 2023. However, starting in early 2024, there is a clear upward momentum in asset levels, with assets escalating steadily and reaching over 80,000 million US$ by the first quarter of 2025. This indicates a phase of asset growth possibly related to investment, acquisition, or operational expansion activities in that timeframe.
- Return on Assets (ROA) Analysis
- Return on assets (%), as a measure of operational efficiency and profitability relative to asset base, shows generally strong performance throughout the period. Initially, ROA increased from 7.28% in early 2021 to a peak near 9.2% by the end of 2023. Following this peak, ROA demonstrates a slow but steady decline during 2024 and into 2025, falling to a lower level around 7.3% to 7.6%. This pattern may indicate diminishing marginal returns on increased asset levels or changes in profit margins relative to asset use.
- Summary Insights
- Overall, the data reveals a business experiencing cycles of earnings volatility combined with fluctuations in asset size. The rise in net income by early 2025 alongside significant asset growth highlights an expansion phase with improved profitability. Meanwhile, the downward ROA trend toward the end of the period suggests that despite profit gains, efficiency in using assets to generate income may have weakened somewhat. Monitoring the balance between asset growth and profit generation efficiency will be important in evaluating sustainability of these trends.