MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI)
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 | 498,000 | -1,554,000 | 617,000 | 699,000 | 454,000 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 8,590,000 | 9,118,000 | 11,495,000 | 4,540,000 | 3,903,800 |
| Operating ROA | 5.80% | -17.04% | 5.37% | 15.40% | 11.63% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $498,000K ÷ $8,590,000K
= 5.80%
Based on the data provided, MKS Instruments Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has experienced fluctuations over the years.
- As of December 31, 2020, the operating ROA stood at 11.63%, indicating that the company generated $0.1163 in operating income for every dollar of assets it owned.
- By December 31, 2021, the operating ROA improved to 15.40%, suggesting an increase in operational efficiency and/or profitability.
- However, there was a significant decline in the operating ROA to 5.37% by December 31, 2022, possibly signaling challenges or lower profitability.
- The operating ROA took a sharp downturn to -17.04% on December 31, 2023, which could indicate that the company experienced operating losses exceeding its asset base.
- The operating ROA then rebounded to 5.80% by December 31, 2024, but it remained below the levels seen in 2021 and 2020.
Overall, the fluctuating trend in MKS Instruments Inc's operating ROA suggests varying levels of operating efficiency and profitability over the years, which could be influenced by internal operational factors and external market conditions. Additional analysis combining this ratio with other performance metrics would provide further insights into the company's overall financial health.
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Dec 31, 2024