Fabrinet (FN)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 277,605 265,698 256,217 253,488 251,704 246,706 238,539 223,699 204,518 191,709 175,726 160,146 150,753 135,284 124,833 121,032 117,402 121,342 126,420 126,874
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,338,520 2,237,020 2,133,140 2,019,220 1,979,650 2,028,800 1,968,020 1,864,390 1,835,640 1,780,140 1,750,800 1,680,620 1,616,120 1,501,830 1,497,640 1,425,410 1,381,980 1,330,260 1,315,030 1,289,710
Operating ROA 11.87% 11.88% 12.01% 12.55% 12.71% 12.16% 12.12% 12.00% 11.14% 10.77% 10.04% 9.53% 9.33% 9.01% 8.34% 8.49% 8.50% 9.12% 9.61% 9.84%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $277,605K ÷ $2,338,520K
= 11.87%

Operating Return on Assets (ROA) measures how effectively a company is generating profits from its assets used in its core operations. Fabrinet's Operating ROA has shown a generally increasing trend over the past few quarters, indicating improved operational efficiency and asset utilization.

The most recent Operating ROA for June 30, 2024, stood at 11.87%, slightly lower compared to the previous quarter's 11.88%. Despite this slight decline, the company has maintained a consistently strong performance, with figures above 10% over the past several quarters.

The highest Operating ROA of 12.71% was recorded on June 30, 2023, showcasing a peak in profitability and asset efficiency during that period. This was followed by a minor dip in the subsequent quarter, but the overall trend has remained positive.

Fabrinet's ability to sustain Operating ROA above 10% indicates effective management of its assets to generate profits from its core business activities. Investors and stakeholders typically view a rising trend in Operating ROA favorably, as it reflects the company's ability to translate assets into earnings efficiently.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Fabrinet
FN
11.87%
Ciena Corp
CIEN
6.38%