Royal Gold Inc (RGLD)

Return on assets (ROA)

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 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 240,490 222,731 239,440 233,034 229,489 237,180 238,980 252,783 288,668 271,554 265,768 302,531 269,869 254,397 235,829 199,343 176,787 167,005 149,270 93,825
Total assets US$ in thousands 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 2,547,910 2,544,150
ROA 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% 5.86% 3.69%

June 30, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $240,490K ÷ $3,269,020K
= 7.36%

The Return on Assets (ROA) of Royal Gold Inc has displayed fluctuations over the past few years, ranging from 3.69% to 11.41%. In the most recent quarter, as of June 30, 2024, the ROA stood at 7.36%. This indicates that for every dollar of assets, the company generated a net income of 7.36 cents.

Despite some variability, the ROA has generally remained at healthy levels, with double-digit percentages observed in some periods. The upward trend in ROA from 5.86% in December 2019 to over 10% in June 2022 suggests improving efficiency in asset utilization and profitability.

It is important for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor ROA trends to assess the company's ability to generate profit from its assets effectively. The company's management should continue to focus on optimizing asset utilization and maintaining a steady growth trajectory in ROA to create long-term value for shareholders.