CONMED Corporation (CNMD)

Return on assets (ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 64,459 57,972 88,285 -93,738 -80,582 -82,722 -113,924 67,657 62,542 62,238 54,140 13,450 9,517 310 430 33,525 28,619 29,339 28,194 31,218
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,300,020 2,325,680 2,322,720 2,320,120 2,297,590 2,292,040 2,072,260 1,785,720 1,766,020 1,754,090 1,761,970 1,746,610 1,751,670 1,743,130 1,723,910 1,750,970 1,775,100 1,758,420 1,759,400 1,760,840
ROA 2.80% 2.49% 3.80% -4.04% -3.51% -3.61% -5.50% 3.79% 3.54% 3.55% 3.07% 0.77% 0.54% 0.02% 0.02% 1.91% 1.61% 1.67% 1.60% 1.77%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $64,459K ÷ $2,300,020K
= 2.80%

To analyze Conmed Corp.'s return on assets (ROA) over the past eight quarters, we can observe the following trends:

1. Q4 2023: ROA stands at 2.80%, showing a positive return on assets compared to the previous quarter.

2. Q3 2023: ROA decreased slightly to 2.49%, indicating a dip in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets.

3. Q2 2023: ROA experienced a significant increase to 3.80%, demonstrating improved asset utilization and profitability.

4. Q1 2023: ROA turned negative at -4.04%, suggesting that Conmed Corp. incurred losses relative to its asset base.

5. Q4 2022: ROA was -3.51%, showing a continuation of the negative trend from the previous quarter.

6. Q3 2022: ROA was -3.61%, indicating persistent challenges in asset efficiency and profitability.

7. Q2 2022: ROA recorded the lowest figure at -5.50%, highlighting a substantial decline in profitability and asset utilization.

8. Q1 2022: ROA rebounded to 3.79%, signaling a sharp improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets.

Overall, Conmed Corp.'s ROA has shown volatility and inconsistency over the past eight quarters, with periods of negative returns interspersed with occasional spikes in profitability. It is essential for the company to focus on enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing asset utilization to sustain positive ROA figures in the future.


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Dec 31, 2023