Polaris Industries Inc (PII)

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 110,800 203,600 327,600 393,200 502,800 594,900 629,500 490,600 447,100 338,400 266,700 429,700 493,900 605,900 658,100 264,300 124,800 24,931 -53,469 270,131
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,525,200 5,629,700 5,708,900 5,567,400 5,516,300 5,733,000 5,469,600 5,289,900 5,217,900 5,093,400 5,238,900 5,128,900 5,047,800 4,870,300 4,525,200 4,513,700 4,632,700 4,783,600 4,312,700 4,763,900
ROA 2.01% 3.62% 5.74% 7.06% 9.11% 10.38% 11.51% 9.27% 8.57% 6.64% 5.09% 8.38% 9.78% 12.44% 14.54% 5.86% 2.69% 0.52% -1.24% 5.67%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $110,800K ÷ $5,525,200K
= 2.01%

The return on assets (ROA) is an important financial ratio that indicates how efficiently a company is utilizing its assets to generate profits. Based on the data provided for Polaris Industries Inc, we observe fluctuations in the ROA over the quarters from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.

- The ROA saw significant volatility during this period, ranging from negative figures to double-digit percentages.
- The ROA was positive in most quarters, indicating that Polaris Industries Inc was able to generate profits from its assets.
- The highest ROA was recorded in June 30, 2021, at 14.54%, suggesting a strong performance in asset utilization during that period.
- The lowest ROA was seen in June 30, 2020, at -1.24%, which might indicate challenges in generating profits relative to the level of assets held.
- Overall, the ROA trended upwards from negative values in mid-2020 to peak at 11.51% in June 30, 2023, before slightly declining towards December 31, 2024.

Analyzing the ROA is crucial in understanding how well a company is managing its assets to generate returns for its shareholders. Polaris Industries Inc's fluctuating ROA over the quarters may suggest varying levels of efficiency in asset utilization and profitability during the period under review. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks could provide additional insights into the company's financial performance.