Dynavax Technologies Corporation (DVAX)

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 27,309 20,478 17,177 9,222 -6,389 61,125 110,641 235,965 293,025 325,071 232,832 108,217 76,310 -38,936 -6,105 -61,824 -75,240 -96,529 -134,389 -125,523
Total assets US$ in thousands 986,256 1,061,990 1,016,320 986,565 997,096 972,933 936,432 969,922 985,850 999,337 1,023,000 1,008,980 1,039,250 919,711 647,909 490,119 353,272 353,395 329,314 259,256
ROA 2.77% 1.93% 1.69% 0.93% -0.64% 6.28% 11.82% 24.33% 29.72% 32.53% 22.76% 10.73% 7.34% -4.23% -0.94% -12.61% -21.30% -27.31% -40.81% -48.42%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $27,309K ÷ $986,256K
= 2.77%

The return on assets (ROA) of Dynavax Technologies Corporation has shown a fluctuating trend over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The company's ROA started at a significantly negative level of -48.42% in March 2020, indicating poor asset utilization efficiency.

Over the next few quarters, Dynavax Technologies managed to improve its ROA, albeit at varying rates. The ROA continued to improve from negative values, reaching positive territory in December 2021 with a ROA of 7.34%. This turnaround suggests that the company was effectively generating profits from the assets it owns.

Subsequently, Dynavax Technologies saw a notable increase in ROA, peaking at 32.53% in September 2022, indicating a significant boost in profitability relative to its asset base. However, the ROA experienced a slight decline in the following quarters but remained positive, reflecting the company's ability to generate returns from its assets.

As of December 31, 2024, Dynavax Technologies Corporation maintained a ROA of 2.77%, demonstrating a favorable level of asset efficiency and profitability. Overall, the trend in ROA indicates that the company has made strides in utilizing its assets more effectively and profitably over the analyzed period.