QuinStreet Inc (QNST)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 6,193 | -28,065 | -20,816 | -4,718 | 30,724 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 431,107 | 368,546 | 337,155 | 419,909 | 449,917 |
| Operating ROA | 1.44% | -7.62% | -6.17% | -1.12% | 6.83% |
June 30, 2025 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $6,193K ÷ $431,107K
= 1.44%
The analysis of QuinStreet Inc.'s operating return on assets (ROA) over the specified period indicates notable fluctuations and a concerning trend of declining profitability. As of June 30, 2021, the company reported an operating ROA of 6.83%, reflecting a solid level of operating efficiency and profitability relative to its assets. However, by June 30, 2022, this figure declined sharply to -1.12%, signaling a transition from profit-generating operations to operating losses. The downward trend continued through June 30, 2023, with the operating ROA falling further to -6.17%, and extending into June 30, 2024, reaching -7.62%, which suggests increasing difficulty in leveraging its assets for operating profitability.
Despite this persistent negative trajectory, a noteworthy shift occurs in the most recent period ending June 30, 2025, where the operating ROA rebounds to 1.44%. This positive development indicates a potential turnaround in operational efficiency or profitability, possibly due to strategic adjustments, cost control measures, or revenue improvements. Overall, the financial trend shows a period of significant operational challenges characterized by negative returns, with a recent indication of recovery that warrants attention for further stability and growth.
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Jun 30, 2025