Glaukos Corp (GKOS)

Operating return on assets (Operating 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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands -122,366 -132,322 -135,672 -134,773 -128,700 -123,812 -117,413 -125,098 -82,313 -66,448 -33,813 -11,275 -32,872 -26,395 -49,771 -82,746 -123,553 -141,858 -141,921 -100,964
Total assets US$ in thousands 974,756 926,543 919,675 933,338 940,414 948,634 956,740 972,592 1,002,380 1,008,470 1,031,280 1,052,070 1,049,700 1,064,130 1,043,720 1,022,780 1,005,500 994,514 995,733 779,720
Operating ROA -12.55% -14.28% -14.75% -14.44% -13.69% -13.05% -12.27% -12.86% -8.21% -6.59% -3.28% -1.07% -3.13% -2.48% -4.77% -8.09% -12.29% -14.26% -14.25% -12.95%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $-122,366K ÷ $974,756K
= -12.55%

The operating return on assets (ROA) for Glaukos Corp has been on a declining trend over the specified periods, indicating a decreasing ability to generate profits from its assets through core operations. The negative values suggest that the company's operating income is insufficient to cover its asset base, highlighting potential inefficiencies or operational challenges. The lowest operating ROA was reported at -14.75% on June 30, 2024, indicating a significant gap between operating income and assets. Management should closely evaluate operational strategies and resource allocation to improve efficiency and profitability in the upcoming periods.