Insteel Industries Inc (IIIN)

Return on assets (ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 19,305 20,262 24,262 22,424 32,415 51,095 79,089 113,005 125,011 125,857 105,693 81,596 66,610 48,884 37,153 26,597 19,009 9,816 5,342 2,027
Total assets US$ in thousands 422,552 414,615 397,227 390,568 447,513 445,382 428,224 423,756 471,745 481,048 420,558 368,779 390,710 371,931 336,861 309,951 337,902 336,690 319,035 306,451
ROA 4.57% 4.89% 6.11% 5.74% 7.24% 11.47% 18.47% 26.67% 26.50% 26.16% 25.13% 22.13% 17.05% 13.14% 11.03% 8.58% 5.63% 2.92% 1.67% 0.66%

September 30, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $19,305K ÷ $422,552K
= 4.57%

Insteel Industries Inc's return on assets (ROA) has exhibited fluctuations over the past few quarters. The ROA increased from 4.57% in September 2024 to 6.11% in March 2024 before experiencing a slight decline to 5.74% in December 2023.

Notably, there was a significant increase in ROA from September 2023 (7.24%) to March 2023 (18.47%), indicating improved asset utilization and efficiency during that period. However, the ROA peaked at 26.67% in December 2022 before maintaining relatively high levels around 25% in the following quarters.

From a long-term perspective, Insteel Industries Inc has shown a positive trend in ROA, demonstrating improved profitability relative to its assets over the recent years. The ROA has consistently been on an upward trajectory since 2019 when it was at 0.66%.

Overall, Insteel Industries Inc's ROA performance indicates effective management of its assets to generate profits, with the company demonstrating a solid track record of enhancing efficiency and profitability over time.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024