Airbnb Inc (ABNB)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 2,553,000 | 1,518,000 | 1,802,000 | 429,000 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 20,959,000 | 20,645,000 | 16,038,000 | 13,708,000 |
| Operating ROA | 12.18% | 7.35% | 11.24% | 3.13% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $2,553,000K ÷ $20,959,000K
= 12.18%
Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) is an important financial metric that measures the efficiency of a company in generating profits from its assets used in its core operations. In the case of Airbnb Inc, the trend in Operating ROA over the last four years shows significant fluctuations.
As of December 31, 2021, Airbnb Inc had an Operating ROA of 3.13%, indicating that for every dollar of assets employed in its operations, it generated a return of 3.13 cents. This figure increased substantially to 11.24% by December 31, 2022, suggesting improved operational efficiency and profitability during that period.
However, there was a slight decline in Operating ROA to 7.35% by December 31, 2023, which may indicate a temporary dip in operational performance or changes in the asset base. The most recent data point, as of December 31, 2024, shows a further increase in Operating ROA to 12.18%, signifying a strong improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its operational assets.
Overall, the trend in Airbnb Inc's Operating ROA demonstrates some fluctuation but generally indicates positive growth in operational efficiency and profitability over the analyzed period. It is important to further analyze the company's operations and asset utilization to understand the factors driving these variations and to assess the sustainability of this performance in the future.
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Dec 31, 2024