MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	191,000	31,000	8,000	-1,784,000	-1,841,000	-1,718,000	-1,751,000	148,000	333,000	429,000	555,000	571,000	550,000	515,600	475,300	403,000	350,100	277,300	233,000	197,000
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
ROA		2.22%	0.34%	0.09%	-19.98%	-20.19%	-18.80%	-18.97%	1.30%	2.90%	3.77%	11.69%	12.28%	12.11%	11.81%	11.29%	10.03%	8.97%	7.39%	6.42%	5.67%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $191,000K ÷ $8,590,000K
= 2.22%

The return on assets (ROA) of MKS Instruments Inc has fluctuated over the past several quarters, ranging from a high of 12.28% on March 31, 2022, to a low of -20.19% on December 31, 2023. Generally, an ROA above 0 indicates that the company is generating profit from its assets, while a negative ROA suggests that the company is not effectively utilizing its assets to generate profit.

In the recent quarters, MKS Instruments Inc experienced a significant drop in ROA, dipping to -18.97% on June 30, 2023, and remaining negative until December 31, 2023. This could indicate operational challenges or inefficiencies during this period. However, the company was able to improve its ROA, reaching 2.22% on December 31, 2024.

It is crucial for MKS Instruments Inc to monitor and analyze the factors contributing to the fluctuations in its ROA to make informed decisions and improve overall financial performance in the future.