ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc (ACAD)

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 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 226,451 128,506 30,565 -1,710 -61,286 -148,808 -110,815 -145,940 -215,975 -217,344 -204,618 -214,478 -167,870 -191,536 -261,739 -260,009 -281,584 -267,860 -225,178 -237,978
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,187,760 976,868 914,099 855,103 748,956 632,540 642,769 655,305 587,812 602,491 612,766 624,251 700,122 717,673 724,429 755,173 782,616 795,664 759,649 747,450
ROA 19.07% 13.15% 3.34% -0.20% -8.18% -23.53% -17.24% -22.27% -36.74% -36.07% -33.39% -34.36% -23.98% -26.69% -36.13% -34.43% -35.98% -33.66% -29.64% -31.84%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $226,451K ÷ $1,187,760K
= 19.07%

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc's Return on Assets (ROA) experienced a declining trend from March 2020 to March 2024, starting at -31.84% and reaching a low of -36.74%. This downward movement indicates a decreasing ability of the company to generate profits relative to its total assets during this period.

However, from March 2024 onwards, the ROA showed a significant improvement, gradually turning positive. This suggests that the company's profitability in relation to its asset base has strengthened. Notably, the ROA increased from -0.20% in March 2024 to a positive 19.07% by December 2024, indicating a substantial enhancement in financial performance.

The positive ROA figures towards the end of the period may signal an improvement in the company's efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate earnings, potentially reflecting better operational management or strategic decisions. Overall, the positive turnaround in ROA from negative to positive values over the specified period suggests a positive shift in ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc's financial performance and asset utilization efficiency.