CEVA Inc (CEVA)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 4,884 -11,878 -23,183 396 -2,379
Total assets US$ in thousands 308,948 304,085 308,442 328,659 306,952
ROA 1.58% -3.91% -7.52% 0.12% -0.78%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $4,884K ÷ $308,948K
= 1.58%

Based on the provided data, CEVA Inc's return on assets (ROA) has exhibited significant variability over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ROA was negative at -0.78% on December 31, 2020, indicating that the company generated a loss relative to its asset base.

However, there was an improvement in profitability as of December 31, 2021, with the ROA increasing to 0.12%, suggesting a slight positive return on assets. Subsequently, the ROA deteriorated sharply to -7.52% by December 31, 2022, reflecting a significant decline in profitability and an inefficient utilization of assets.

The negative trend continued in the following years, with the ROA remaining negative at -3.91% on December 31, 2023. Nevertheless, there was a notable improvement in performance by December 31, 2024, as indicated by an ROA of 1.58%, signifying a return to positive territory and potentially better asset utilization and profitability for CEVA Inc.

Overall, the fluctuations in CEVA Inc's ROA highlight the company's changing financial performance and efficiency in generating profits relative to its asset base over the period under review.