Rambus Inc (RMBS)

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	183,009	160,279	210,455	181,828	153,639	134,646	46,698	70,563	76,942	69,774	57,546	36,085	24,281	4,307	-12,888	-38,075	-44,054	-43,651	-52,236	-78,194
Total assets	US$ in thousands	1,343,140	1,251,570	1,250,620	1,208,840	1,258,230	1,184,330	1,127,120	962,630	1,012,590	969,056	1,110,910	1,060,880	1,232,650	1,202,670	1,152,980	1,235,780	1,251,410	1,309,020	1,316,650	1,325,390
Operating ROA		13.63%	12.81%	16.83%	15.04%	12.21%	11.37%	4.14%	7.33%	7.60%	7.20%	5.18%	3.40%	1.97%	0.36%	-1.12%	-3.08%	-3.52%	-3.33%	-3.97%	-5.90%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $183,009K ÷ $1,343,140K
= 13.63%

Rambus Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown a positive trend over the past few years, reflecting improvements in the company's operational efficiency and asset utilization. The operating ROA was negative in the early quarters of 2020 but gradually improved, turning positive by September 2021.

From September 2021 to December 2024, Rambus Inc's operating ROA exhibited consistent growth, reaching a peak of 16.83% in June 2024. This indicates that the company is generating more operating income relative to its total assets, which is a positive sign for investors and creditors.

The steady increase in operating ROA suggests that Rambus Inc has been able to effectively manage its assets to generate higher operating profits, potentially through cost controls, improved productivity, or successful investment decisions.

Overall, the upward trajectory of Rambus Inc's operating ROA demonstrates the company's improving operational performance and financial health over the analyzed period.