Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Mar 31, 2025 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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 296,300 650,100 1,148,600 1,887,000 2,571,000 3,165,500 3,447,700 3,317,800 3,116,000 2,817,500 2,520,900 2,182,100 1,849,600 1,608,100 1,338,700 1,148,600 998,100 850,800 736,400 693,800
Total assets US$ in thousands 15,632,200 15,622,300 15,839,700 15,873,200 16,143,000 16,601,400 16,494,600 16,370,300 16,116,100 16,141,100 16,208,400 16,199,500 16,047,200 16,215,000 16,277,800 16,478,800 16,576,100 16,770,900 17,028,100
Operating ROA 4.16% 7.35% 11.91% 16.20% 19.61% 20.77% 20.11% 19.03% 17.48% 15.62% 13.46% 11.42% 10.02% 8.26% 7.06% 6.06% 5.13% 4.39% 4.07%

March 31, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $296,300K ÷ $—K
= —

Operating return on assets (operating ROA) is a key financial ratio that indicates the efficiency of a company in generating profits from its assets used in operations. The trend analysis of Microchip Technology Inc's operating ROA from June 30, 2020, to March 31, 2025, reveals fluctuations and overall performance.

Microchip's operating ROA steadily increased from 4.07% on June 30, 2020, to a peak of 20.77% on September 30, 2023. This upward trend indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its assets during this period.

However, there was a notable decline in operating ROA starting from December 31, 2023, reaching 4.16% by December 31, 2024. This significant drop could be a cause for concern as it suggests a decrease in profitability relative to the company's asset base.

The absence of data for March 31, 2025, hinders a clear understanding of the latest trend. It is crucial to monitor future performance to assess whether the decline in operating ROA is a temporary setback or a more persistent issue that requires attention.

Overall, Microchip Technology Inc's operating ROA experienced fluctuations but generally showed an upward trajectory until the recent decline. Further analysis of the company's operational efficiency and asset utilization is recommended to understand the factors driving these changes in profitability.