CEVA Inc (CEVA)

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 -8,786 -3,281 -6,927 -12,454 -11,878 -13,707 -31,054 -26,359 -23,183 -21,245 892 2,330 396 -2,847 -3,419 -4,824 -2,379 48 1,562 1,140
Total assets US$ in thousands 308,948 304,891 300,402 301,439 304,085 295,987 300,273 311,134 308,442 294,814 319,407 335,040 328,659 317,711 310,625 315,533 306,952 301,564 296,306 295,917
ROA -2.84% -1.08% -2.31% -4.13% -3.91% -4.63% -10.34% -8.47% -7.52% -7.21% 0.28% 0.70% 0.12% -0.90% -1.10% -1.53% -0.78% 0.02% 0.53% 0.39%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $-8,786K ÷ $308,948K
= -2.84%

The return on assets (ROA) of CEVA Inc has displayed significant fluctuations over the reporting periods, ranging from a high of 0.70% on March 31, 2022, to a low of -10.34% on June 30, 2023.

Overall, the trend in ROA shows a mixed performance with periods of positive and negative returns. The company experienced negative ROA figures in the latter half of 2022 and the first half of 2023, indicating potential challenges in generating profits relative to its total assets during those periods.

It is important to note that a negative ROA implies that the company is not efficiently utilizing its assets to generate profits. This could be a concern for investors and stakeholders as it may signify operational inefficiencies or financial difficulties during those specific periods.

However, the ROA improved slightly towards the end of 2024, with a decrease in negative figures, suggesting a potential turnaround in the company's asset utilization efficiency.

In conclusion, the analysis of CEVA Inc's ROA indicates a volatile performance with periods of both positive and negative returns, reflecting fluctuations in the company's profitability relative to its assets over the specified reporting periods.