Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

		Sep 30, 2024	Sep 30, 2023	Sep 30, 2022	Sep 30, 2021	Sep 30, 2020
Operating income	US$ in thousands	733,629	642,830	542,414	505,489	295,969
Total assets	US$ in thousands	1,717,880	1,575,280	1,442,030	1,567,780	1,606,240
Operating ROA		42.71%	40.81%	37.61%	32.24%	18.43%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $733,629K ÷ $1,717,880K
= 42.71%

Fair Isaac Corporation's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown a consistent improvement over the past five years. The operating ROA increased from 18.43% in 2020 to 42.71% in 2024, indicating the company's ability to generate more operating income from its assets over time. This upward trend demonstrates an enhanced operational efficiency and profitability of the company. Fair Isaac Corporation has effectively utilized its assets to generate operating income, resulting in a higher return for its shareholders. Overall, the increasing trend in operating ROA reflects a positive performance and management effectiveness in utilizing assets to generate profits.