Royal Gold Inc (RGLD)

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 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 332,024 287,395 240,490 222,731 239,440 233,034 229,489 237,180 238,980 252,783 288,668 271,554 265,768 302,531 269,869 254,397 235,829 199,343 176,787 167,005
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,392,130 3,301,620 3,269,020 3,313,310 3,361,060 3,397,160 3,439,710 3,491,030 3,534,520 3,376,790 2,853,050 2,789,850 2,805,680 2,651,600 2,753,530 2,763,730 2,797,190 2,766,290 2,549,860 2,554,640
ROA 9.79% 8.70% 7.36% 6.72% 7.12% 6.86% 6.67% 6.79% 6.76% 7.49% 10.12% 9.73% 9.47% 11.41% 9.80% 9.20% 8.43% 7.21% 6.93% 6.54%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $332,024K ÷ $3,392,130K
= 9.79%

Royal Gold Inc's return on assets (ROA) has exhibited fluctuations over the period from December 31, 2019, to December 31, 2024. The company's ROA started at 6.54% in December 2019, gradually increased to 11.41% by June 30, 2021, but then experienced a decrease to 6.67% by June 30, 2023.

However, the ROA improved again to 9.79% by the end of December 31, 2024. This indicates that Royal Gold Inc has been able to generate a higher return on its assets, with some variability in performance over the period under review.

Overall, the trend in the return on assets suggests that Royal Gold Inc has shown the ability to efficiently utilize its assets to generate profits, although it is essential to continue monitoring the company's performance to ensure sustained profitability and efficient asset management.