Airbnb Inc (ABNB)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,553,000 1,627,000 1,598,000 1,624,000 1,518,000 2,249,000 1,956,000 1,802,000 1,802,000 1,642,250 1,291,223 870,945 429,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 20,959,000 22,172,000 26,320,000 24,537,000 20,645,000 21,439,000 21,188,000 20,018,000 16,038,000 16,076,600 19,059,100 17,068,400 13,708,000
Operating ROA 12.18% 7.34% 6.07% 6.62% 7.35% 10.49% 9.23% 9.00% 11.24% 10.22% 6.77% 5.10% 3.13%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $2,553,000K ÷ $20,959,000K
= 12.18%

Operating ROA measures the efficiency of Airbnb Inc in generating profits from its assets solely related to operations. The trend of Airbnb's Operating ROA shows an impressive increase over the period from December 31, 2021, to December 31, 2024, starting at 3.13% and reaching 12.18%.

The figures demonstrate that Airbnb has been able to consistently improve its operational efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate earnings. The peak operating ROA of 12.18% on December 31, 2024, indicates the company's ability to effectively generate profits relative to its operational assets.

However, it's worth noting that there were fluctuations in the operating ROA throughout the period, with some quarters showing decreases from the previous quarter. This variability could be influenced by various factors such as changes in operational costs, revenue fluctuations, or adjustments in asset utilization.

Overall, the increasing trend in Airbnb's Operating ROA reflects positively on the company's operational performance and efficiency in managing its assets to drive profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024