PDF Solutions Inc (PDFS)

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 935 -1,132 -2,092 -12,634 -16,791
Total assets US$ in thousands 315,289 290,136 278,671 273,768 287,580
Operating ROA 0.30% -0.39% -0.75% -4.61% -5.84%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $935K ÷ $315,289K
= 0.30%

The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) of PDF Solutions Inc has seen fluctuations over the last five years.

As of December 31, 2020, the company's Operating ROA was at -5.84%, indicating that for every dollar of assets, the company generated a negative operating return.

By the end of December 31, 2021, there was a slight improvement, with the Operating ROA moving to -4.61%, although still negative.

In December 31, 2022, there was a further improvement as the Operating ROA decreased to -0.75%, displaying a positive trend towards profitability.

Moving to December 31, 2023, the Operating ROA showed a continued improvement, declining to -0.39%, suggesting the company was able to utilize its assets more efficiently to generate operating returns.

Finally, by the end of December 31, 2024, the Operating ROA turned positive at 0.30%, indicating that the company was effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating profits.

Overall, the trend in the Operating ROA of PDF Solutions Inc showcases a path of improvement over the past years, transitioning from negative returns to a positive operating return on assets, which could be seen as a positive sign for the company's operational efficiency and effectiveness.