Merit Medical Systems Inc (MMSI)

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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 155,693 152,741 150,617 133,483 123,944 120,749 104,269 98,713 87,563 79,042 76,316 61,955 60,916 55,027 39,160 11,270 -1,562 -20,978 -23,923 7,273
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,418,600 2,378,080 2,371,840 2,326,350 2,325,240 1,808,500 1,837,570 1,684,110 1,663,970 1,632,740 1,631,520 1,629,740 1,648,290 1,643,170 1,642,390 1,651,720 1,664,400 1,670,510 1,715,870 1,749,270
Operating ROA 6.44% 6.42% 6.35% 5.74% 5.33% 6.68% 5.67% 5.86% 5.26% 4.84% 4.68% 3.80% 3.70% 3.35% 2.38% 0.68% -0.09% -1.26% -1.39% 0.42%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $155,693K ÷ $2,418,600K
= 6.44%

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) is a financial ratio that measures a company's operating income generated relative to its total assets. It gives an indication of how efficiently a company is utilizing its assets to generate operating profits.

Analyzing the Operating ROA of Merit Medical Systems Inc over the period provided, we can observe fluctuations in performance. The ratio started at a low point in June 2020 and showed negative percentages, indicating operating losses relative to assets. However, from March 2021 onwards, there was a positive turnaround with steady improvements in the ratio. This upward trend suggests the company's ability to generate more operating income per dollar of assets employed.

The Operating ROA increased consistently until December 2024, reaching its peak at 6.44%. This improvement indicates that Merit Medical Systems Inc managed to enhance its operational efficiency and profitability over the period analyzed. Overall, the positive trend in Operating ROA signifies the company's effective management of its assets to generate operating profits, reflecting potential stability and growth in financial performance.