Cytokinetics Inc (CYTK)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands -536,248 -496,205 -324,202 -186,313 -93,943
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,401,670 824,316 1,014,780 841,319 533,803
Operating ROA -38.26% -60.20% -31.95% -22.15% -17.60%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $-536,248K ÷ $1,401,670K
= -38.26%

Cytokinetics Inc's operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown a declining trend over the years. Starting at -17.60% on December 31, 2020, the Operating ROA decreased to -22.15% by December 31, 2021, indicating a decrease in the company's ability to generate operating profit from its assets. Subsequently, the metric decreased further to -31.95% by the end of 2022, -60.20% by the end of 2023, and finally to -38.26% by the end of 2024. This consistent downward trend in Operating ROA suggests inefficiencies or challenges in utilizing the company's assets to generate operating profits during the specified period. Further analysis of the company's operations and asset management strategies may be necessary to address these deteriorating performance indicators.