NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Mar 31, 2025 Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021
Operating income US$ in thousands -367,602 -149,826 77,664 48,634 37,130
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,186,580 2,595,300 2,820,560 3,194,710 3,085,040
Operating ROA -16.81% -5.77% 2.75% 1.52% 1.20%

March 31, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $-367,602K ÷ $2,186,580K
= -16.81%

NetScout Systems Inc's operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown varying performance over the years based on the provided data.

- In March 31, 2021, NetScout Systems Inc had an Operating ROA of 1.20%, indicating that the company generated 1.20% of operating income for every dollar of assets it had.

- By March 31, 2022, the Operating ROA improved to 1.52%, suggesting a better utilization of assets to generate operating income.

- In the following year, March 31, 2023, the Operating ROA significantly increased to 2.75%, signaling a substantial improvement in operational efficiency and asset utilization.

- However, the trend reversed in March 31, 2024, with a negative Operating ROA of -5.77%. This indicates that NetScout Systems Inc had operating losses relative to its assets during this period.

- The negative trend worsened in March 31, 2025, where the Operating ROA decreased significantly to -16.81%, reflecting a further decline in operational performance and asset management efficiency.

Overall, over the years covered in the data, NetScout Systems Inc's Operating ROA has displayed fluctuations, ranging from positive to negative values. Analyzing the reasons behind these fluctuations and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency and asset utilization could be key areas of focus for the company to enhance its financial performance.