Arlo Technologies (ARLO)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands -30,504 -22,036 -56,626 -56,029 -101,251
Total assets US$ in thousands 298,400 285,538 272,201 347,490 413,968
ROA -10.22% -7.72% -20.80% -16.12% -24.46%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $-30,504K ÷ $298,400K
= -10.22%

The return on assets (ROA) of Arlo Technologies has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In December 2020, the ROA was at a concerning -24.46%, indicating that the company generated a negative return on its assets. Subsequently, there was a slight improvement in ROA by December 2021, although it remained negative at -16.12%.

By December 2022, the ROA decreased to -20.80%, suggesting a further decline in the company's ability to generate profit from its assets. However, in December 2023, there was a notable improvement in the ROA to -7.72%, signaling a potential turnaround in the company's asset utilization and profitability.

The most recent data point in December 2024 shows the ROA at -10.22%, indicating that while there has been an improvement since 2022, the company is still struggling to generate a positive return on its assets.

Overall, Arlo Technologies has experienced fluctuating ROA figures, with some signs of improvement in recent years, although it remains a key area of concern for the company's financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Arlo Technologies
ARLO
-10.22%
Knowles Cor
KN
-21.27%
Sonos Inc
SONO
-4.16%