Benchmark Electronics Inc (BHE)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 63,327 64,315 68,229 35,770 14,055
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,139,460 2,274,760 2,227,330 1,903,880 1,744,240
ROA 2.96% 2.83% 3.06% 1.88% 0.81%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $63,327K ÷ $2,139,460K
= 2.96%

Based on the provided data for Benchmark Electronics Inc's return on assets (ROA) over the five-year period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the company's ROA has shown a positive trend, increasing from 0.81% in 2020 to 2.96% in 2024.

The ROA of 0.81% in 2020 indicates that for every dollar of assets the company had, it generated a return of 0.81 cents. This suggests a relatively lower efficiency in asset utilization. However, the subsequent years show significant improvement in asset efficiency, with the ROA increasing to 1.88% in 2021, 3.06% in 2022, and then stabilizing around 2.83% in 2023 and 2.96% in 2024.

The upward trend in ROA signifies that Benchmark Electronics Inc has been able to generate higher returns from its assets over the years, reflecting improved operational efficiency, profitability, or potentially better asset management strategies. It is important for the company to sustain this positive trend in ROA to demonstrate continued effectiveness in utilizing its assets to generate profits for its shareholders.