Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 210,794 265,795 212,361 127,325 58,041
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,348,780 1,281,970 1,013,640 753,240 624,624
Operating ROA 15.63% 20.73% 20.95% 16.90% 9.29%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $210,794K ÷ $1,348,780K
= 15.63%

Axcelis Technologies Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown a positive trend over the years, indicating increasing efficiency in generating operating profits relative to its assets. The operating ROA increased from 9.29% in December 31, 2020, to 16.90% in December 31, 2021, and further improved to 20.95% in December 31, 2022. Although there was a slight decrease to 20.73% in December 31, 2023, the operating ROA remained relatively high. However, in December 31, 2024, there was a decrease to 15.63%, suggesting a potential decline in the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets. Overall, the company has shown strong operational efficiency in recent years, with a particularly notable improvement in 2022.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Axcelis Technologies Inc
ACLS
15.63%
Azenta Inc
AZTA
-9.56%
Lam Research Corp
LRCX
22.75%
Veeco Instruments Inc
VECO
5.35%