Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC)

The financial data reveals several significant trends regarding profitability and asset utilization over the analyzed period.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders

The net income exhibits considerable volatility. After a strong positive result in 2006 (US$1976 million), there was a notable decline in 2007 (US$1123 million), followed by a substantial net loss in 2008 amounting to US$7344 million. Subsequent years show a recovery, with positive net income restored in 2009 (US$1070 million) and a general upward trend peaking in 2012 (US$2155 million). Despite minor fluctuations, net income remained positive from 2009 onward, ending at US$1844 million in 2015. This pattern indicates a period of financial distress in 2008, succeeded by a recovery phase and relative stabilization in profitability.

Total Assets

Total assets experienced an initial decline from US$55,743 million in 2006 to US$43,694 million in 2009. From 2010 onwards, assets show a moderate but steady increase, rising to US$49,277 million by 2015. This trend suggests an initial contraction phase in asset base, possibly related to the financial downturn, followed by a cautious asset growth strategy in the following years.

Return on Assets (ROA)

The ROA mirrors the net income volatility, showing a peak of 3.54% in 2006, then a decline to 1.98% in 2007, and a sharp drop into negative territory (-15.34%) in 2008. Subsequent years exhibit recovery, with ROA increasing steadily to a high of 4.33% in 2012. Post-2012, ROA experiences slight decreases but remains above 3.5%, indicating sustained asset efficiency improvements following the 2008 downturn.

Overall, the data indicates that the company underwent a significant financial setback in 2008, reflected by substantial net losses and negative ROA, alongside a reduction in total assets. The ensuing period is characterized by gradual recovery and improved profitability, asset growth, and better utilization of assets, though with some fluctuations in later years. These patterns suggest effective management responses to the downturn, achieving stabilization and moderate growth in subsequent years.