Protagonist Therapeutics Inc (PTGX)

Operating return on assets (Operating 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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 252,843 149,112 152,239 148,678 -93,652 -153,217 -147,194 -146,283 -131,373 -131,873 -133,496 -122,935 -125,845 -107,659 -81,505 -68,840 -64,516 -62,985 -72,380 -85,570
Total assets US$ in thousands 744,725 603,857 614,629 629,276 357,951 330,016 320,466 239,858 247,928 282,174 310,512 348,296 347,695 373,175 404,232 298,072 324,468 217,320 224,980 134,901
Operating ROA 33.95% 24.69% 24.77% 23.63% -26.16% -46.43% -45.93% -60.99% -52.99% -46.73% -42.99% -35.30% -36.19% -28.85% -20.16% -23.10% -19.88% -28.98% -32.17% -63.43%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $252,843K ÷ $744,725K
= 33.95%

Protagonist Therapeutics Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown a fluctuating trend over the past few years. The company experienced negative operating ROA percentages ranging from -63.43% in March 2020 to -52.99% in December 2022. These negative values indicate that the company was not generating sufficient operating income relative to its total assets during this period.

However, there was a notable improvement in the company's performance starting from the first quarter of 2024. Protagonist Therapeutics Inc achieved positive operating ROA percentages of 23.63% in March 2024, which further increased to 33.95% in December 2024. These positive values suggest that the company was able to generate more operating income from its assets, indicating better efficiency and profitability in its operations during this period.

The significant improvement in Protagonist Therapeutics Inc's operating ROA from negative to positive values showcases a positive turnaround in the company's operational performance and asset utilization, indicating a potential increase in profitability and overall financial health.