Airbnb Inc (ABNB)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	2,648,000	1,838,000	4,844,000	4,939,000	4,792,000	5,460,000	2,300,000	2,029,000	1,893,000	1,628,535	1,248,428	801,211	-351,999
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
ROA		12.63%	8.29%	18.40%	20.13%	23.21%	25.47%	10.86%	10.14%	11.80%	10.13%	6.55%	4.69%	-2.57%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $2,648,000K ÷ $20,959,000K
= 12.63%

Airbnb Inc's return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuating trends over the analyzed periods.

As of December 31, 2021, the ROA was -2.57%, indicating that the company's assets were not effectively generating profits during that period. However, there was a notable improvement in the ROA by March 31, 2022, reaching 4.69%, suggesting a more efficient utilization of assets to generate returns.

The trend continued positively with ROA figures increasing to 6.55% by June 30, 2022, and further to 10.13% by September 30, 2022. This indicates a strengthening performance in asset utilization.

By the end of December 31, 2022, the ROA reached 11.80%, reflecting a peak in asset efficiency. However, there was a slight decrease to 10.14% by March 31, 2023. The ROA stayed relatively stable in the subsequent periods, with slight fluctuations, showing figures of 10.86%, 25.47%, and 23.21% by June 30, 2023, September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2023, respectively.

The ROA began to decline from March 31, 2024, reaching 20.13% and further dropping to 18.40% by June 30, 2024. The downward trend continued with ROA figures of 8.29% as of September 30, 2024, and a slight rebound to 12.63% by December 31, 2024.

Overall, Airbnb Inc's ROA performance has displayed volatility with periods of significant improvement followed by minor declines. It is essential for the company to closely monitor and manage its asset efficiency to sustain profitability and value creation over time.