Altair Engineering Inc (ALTR)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 14,175 -8,926 -43,429 -8,794 -10,500
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,445,650 1,363,490 1,204,740 1,163,280 829,902
ROA 0.98% -0.65% -3.60% -0.76% -1.27%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $14,175K ÷ $1,445,650K
= 0.98%

Altair Engineering Inc's return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In December 2020, the company's ROA was -1.27%, indicating that for every dollar of assets, the company generated a loss of 1.27 cents. This improved slightly in December 2021 to -0.76%. However, in December 2022, Altair's ROA worsened significantly, dropping to -3.60%, reflecting a decline in asset efficiency and profitability.

The company managed to partially recover in December 2023, with an ROA of -0.65%, but remained in negative territory. The most notable improvement occurred in December 2024 when Altair's ROA turned positive at 0.98%, signaling a more efficient use of assets and an increase in profitability. Overall, Altair Engineering Inc's ROA performance has been volatile, with recent indications pointing towards a positive turnaround in asset utilization and profitability.