Inspire Medical Systems Inc (INSP)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 36,083 -40,271 -47,592 -39,850 -56,208
Total assets US$ in thousands 808,383 676,811 564,876 295,084 281,189
Operating ROA 4.46% -5.95% -8.43% -13.50% -19.99%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $36,083K ÷ $808,383K
= 4.46%

Inspire Medical Systems Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) has exhibited a fluctuating trend over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The operating ROA started at a negative 19.99% in 2020, indicating that the company's operating income generated from its assets was insufficient to cover its asset base.

Subsequently, there was a gradual improvement as the operating ROA decreased to -13.50% by December 31, 2021, and further to -8.43% by December 31, 2022. This suggests that the company's operational efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate income was gradually enhancing, albeit still operating at a loss.

However, the turning point came in December 31, 2023, when the operating ROA improved to -5.95%, indicating that the company was beginning to generate a positive return from its operational activities on its assets. By December 31, 2024, Inspire Medical Systems Inc's operating ROA further improved to 4.46%, signifying a significant turnaround where the company was effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating income.

The trend indicates a progressive enhancement in the company's operational efficiency and performance in utilizing its assets to generate earnings over the years, ultimately resulting in a positive operating return on assets by the end of the period.