Avanos Medical Inc (AVNS)

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 -392,100 15,700 7,700 -62,200 -61,800 -55,400 -36,000 43,500 49,800 42,900 -7,900 18,600 5,200 -52,000 2,400 -38,500 -27,200 13,900 -16,900 -21,900
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,154,200 1,656,200 1,657,800 1,661,300 1,692,400 1,724,900 1,666,700 1,734,900 1,786,900 1,775,200 1,752,800 1,766,500 1,594,600 1,597,900 1,683,300 1,648,800 1,672,800 1,799,100 1,755,900 1,763,700
ROA -33.97% 0.95% 0.46% -3.74% -3.65% -3.21% -2.16% 2.51% 2.79% 2.42% -0.45% 1.05% 0.33% -3.25% 0.14% -2.34% -1.63% 0.77% -0.96% -1.24%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $-392,100K ÷ $1,154,200K
= -33.97%

The return on assets (ROA) for Avanos Medical Inc fluctuated significantly over the analyzed period. The ROA started at a negative 1.24% on March 31, 2020, indicating that the company's assets were not generating a positive return at that time. Throughout the following quarters, the ROA showed varying trends, with some quarters experiencing positive returns, such as September 30, 2020, and March 31, 2022, where the ROA was 0.77% and 1.05%, respectively.

However, there were several quarters with negative ROA, signifying that the company's assets were not efficiently utilized to generate profits during those periods. For instance, the ROA on December 31, 2020, was -1.63% and dropped further to -3.25% on September 30, 2021. Avanos Medical Inc recorded its lowest ROA of -33.97% on December 31, 2024, indicating a significant decrease in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets.

Overall, the fluctuating ROA values suggest that Avanos Medical Inc experienced challenges in efficiently utilizing its assets to generate profits consistently over the analyzed period. The negative ROA values indicate potential inefficiencies in the company's operations and asset management, which may require further analysis and strategic adjustments to improve profitability and asset utilization in the future.