Itron Inc (ITRI)

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 96,923 74,749 38,694 -22,474 -9,732 -90,810 -96,796 -92,952 -81,255 -869 -24,357 -54,036 -57,955 -64,855 -22,651 59,597 49,006 58,263 61,298 44,509
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,604,260 2,511,410 2,498,640 2,445,920 2,378,080 2,316,780 2,307,600 2,419,820 2,393,790 2,422,770 2,488,580 2,927,970 2,607,020 3,015,920 3,012,140 3,071,750 2,707,840 2,675,890 2,706,350 2,696,620
ROA 3.72% 2.98% 1.55% -0.92% -0.41% -3.92% -4.19% -3.84% -3.39% -0.04% -0.98% -1.85% -2.22% -2.15% -0.75% 1.94% 1.81% 2.18% 2.26% 1.65%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $96,923K ÷ $2,604,260K
= 3.72%

Itron Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) has shown variation over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the ROA was 3.72%, marking a positive trend compared to the previous quarters. This could indicate improved efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Q3 2023 also showed a decent ROA of 2.98%, maintaining a positive performance. However, in Q2 and Q1 2023, the ROA decreased to 1.55% and -0.92% respectively.

Looking back to Q4 2022 and Q3 2022, the company experienced negative ROA figures of -0.41% and -3.92%, indicating struggles in generating profits from its assets during those periods. This trend continued into Q2 and Q1 2022 with ROA values of -4.19% and -3.84% respectively.

Overall, there has been a recent improvement in Itron Inc.'s ROA, particularly in the most recent quarters. However, the company faced challenges over the past two years in generating profits from its assets, as evidenced by the negative ROA figures during those periods. Continued monitoring of ROA will be essential to assess the company's efficiency in utilizing its assets effectively to generate returns for its stakeholders.


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Dec 31, 2023