Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (PCRX)

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 -73,371 87,675 60,024 131,065 46,350
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,553,520 1,574,390 1,681,200 2,075,350 1,274,510
Operating ROA -4.72% 5.57% 3.57% 6.32% 3.64%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $-73,371K ÷ $1,553,520K
= -4.72%

Pacira BioSciences, Inc.'s operating return on assets (operating ROA) shows fluctuations over the years. From December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, there was an improvement in operating ROA, increasing from 3.64% to 6.32%. However, by December 31, 2022, the operating ROA decreased to 3.57%, showing a decline in profitability. In the following year, by December 31, 2023, the operating ROA improved again to 5.57%. The most recent data point as of December 31, 2024, indicates a negative operating ROA of -4.72%, which could be a cause for concern as it signifies that the company is operating at a loss in relation to its assets. Overall, the trend in Pacira BioSciences, Inc.'s operating ROA shows some volatility, with periods of improvement and decline in profitability over the years.