MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| 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 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 497,000 | 385,000 | 375,000 | -1,448,000 | -1,553,000 | -1,414,000 | -1,414,000 | 446,000 | 617,000 | 636,000 | 693,000 | 715,000 | 699,000 | 663,700 | 605,100 | 519,900 | 453,800 | 373,200 | 323,600 | 286,700 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 8,590,000 | 9,023,000 | 8,863,000 | 8,931,000 | 9,118,000 | 9,140,000 | 9,230,000 | 11,366,000 | 11,495,000 | 11,372,000 | 4,749,000 | 4,649,000 | 4,540,000 | 4,365,900 | 4,208,900 | 4,017,900 | 3,903,800 | 3,750,900 | 3,631,100 | 3,474,900 |
| Operating ROA | 5.79% | 4.27% | 4.23% | -16.21% | -17.03% | -15.47% | -15.32% | 3.92% | 5.37% | 5.59% | 14.59% | 15.38% | 15.40% | 15.20% | 14.38% | 12.94% | 11.62% | 9.95% | 8.91% | 8.25% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $497,000K ÷ $8,590,000K
= 5.79%
The operating return on assets (operating ROA) for MKS Instruments Inc has shown fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The ratio increased from 8.25% in March 2020 to a peak of 15.40% in December 2021, indicating improving operational efficiency in generating profits relative to its assets during this period. However, there was a significant decline in operating ROA in the subsequent periods, reaching a low of -17.03% in December 2023 and recovering slightly to 5.79% by December 2024.
This trend suggests that MKS Instruments Inc experienced fluctuations in its operating performance efficiency and profitability in utilizing its assets effectively for generating operating income. The negative operating ROA figures in some periods indicate that the company may have encountered challenges in generating profits from its core operations relative to its asset base. It would be essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor the company's operational efficiency and profitability trends to assess its overall financial health and performance in the future.
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Dec 31, 2024