Golden Entertainment Inc (GDEN)

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 255,756 276,185 48,972 57,910 82,346 90,388 105,436 187,222 161,776 124,208 88,201 -93,371 -136,611 -125,814 -128,305 -64,147 -39,545 -57,187 -50,864 -32,862
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,452,280 1,544,660 1,494,250 1,499,880 1,508,670 1,547,670 1,546,850 1,604,140 1,615,560 1,644,270 1,664,700 1,615,190 1,570,950 1,608,930 1,623,940 1,902,270 1,740,920 1,690,720 1,694,670 1,690,180
ROA 17.61% 17.88% 3.28% 3.86% 5.46% 5.84% 6.82% 11.67% 10.01% 7.55% 5.30% -5.78% -8.70% -7.82% -7.90% -3.37% -2.27% -3.38% -3.00% -1.94%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $255,756K ÷ $1,452,280K
= 17.61%

To analyze Golden Entertainment Inc's return on assets (ROA) based on the provided data, we observe fluctuations in the ROA over the past eight quarters.

In Q4 2023, the ROA stood at 17.61%, demonstrating a relatively high return on assets for the company. This figure remained stable in Q3 2023 at 17.88%, indicating consistent profitability. However, in Q2 2023, the ROA dropped significantly to 3.28%, reflecting a potential decrease in asset efficiency and overall profitability. The trend continued in Q1 2023 with an ROA of 3.86%, suggesting ongoing challenges in generating returns from assets.

Comparing these recent quarters to the previous year, we can see a higher ROA in Q4 2022 at 5.46% and Q3 2022 at 5.84%. The ROA further increased in Q2 2022 to 6.82% before peaking in Q1 2022 at 11.67%. These earlier quarters show a gradual improvement in return on assets, highlighting a more profitable period for Golden Entertainment Inc.

Overall, the company's ROA has experienced fluctuations in recent quarters, with a notable decline in Q2 and Q1 2023 compared to stronger performances in the preceding quarters. Further analysis of the underlying factors contributing to these fluctuations would be beneficial in understanding the dynamics of Golden Entertainment Inc's asset utilization and profitability.


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Dec 31, 2023