ePlus inc (PLUS)

Return on assets (ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 115,776 126,647 135,059 130,864 119,356 110,747 101,477 104,421 105,600 96,908 92,122 80,555 74,397 72,090 70,002 70,254 69,082 70,888 66,202 64,107
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,653,470 1,595,600 1,618,790 1,680,810 1,414,830 1,597,860 1,371,340 1,256,150 1,166,200 1,255,150 1,139,940 1,077,420 1,076,780 1,125,950 1,038,710 1,058,860 909,113 952,608 914,266 874,813
ROA 7.00% 7.94% 8.34% 7.79% 8.44% 6.93% 7.40% 8.31% 9.06% 7.72% 8.08% 7.48% 6.91% 6.40% 6.74% 6.63% 7.60% 7.44% 7.24% 7.33%

March 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $115,776K ÷ $1,653,470K
= 7.00%

The return on assets (ROA) for ePlus inc has shown fluctuation over the past several quarters, ranging from a low of 6.40% to a high of 9.06%. The ROA was relatively stable around the 7-8% range for most periods, with a few exceptions of higher or lower values.

Overall, the ROA indicates that ePlus inc is generating a positive return on its assets, with the company being able to efficiently utilize its assets to generate profits. The higher the ROA, the more efficient the company is in using its assets to generate earnings.

It is important to monitor the trend of ROA over time to assess the company's asset management efficiency and profitability. An increasing trend in ROA generally indicates improving asset utilization and profitability, whereas a decreasing trend may signal potential issues in operational efficiency or profitability.

In conclusion, ePlus inc's ROA performance, based on historical data, suggests that the company is effectively utilizing its assets to generate profits, albeit with some variability in performance from quarter to quarter.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
ePlus inc
PLUS
7.00%
ScanSource Inc
SCSC
4.33%