Rambus Inc (RMBS)

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	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	179,821	176,164	230,697	363,521	333,904	291,308	189,049	55,189	-14,310	-24,154	-21,417	-45,271	18,334	174	-16,239	-36,545	-40,471	-35,292	-39,886	-67,726
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
ROA		13.39%	14.08%	18.45%	30.07%	26.54%	24.60%	16.77%	5.73%	-1.41%	-2.49%	-1.93%	-4.27%	1.49%	0.01%	-1.41%	-2.96%	-3.23%	-2.70%	-3.03%	-5.11%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $179,821K ÷ $1,343,140K
= 13.39%

The Return on Assets (ROA) for Rambus Inc indicates the company's efficiency in generating profits relative to its total assets. Looking at the data provided:

- The ROA for Rambus Inc fluctuated significantly over the observed periods, starting from negative percentages and gradually showing improvement.
- The company experienced negative ROA figures ranging from -5.11% to -1.41% until the end of June 2021, suggesting inefficiency in asset utilization and profitability.
- From September 2021 onwards, the ROA turned positive, indicating a turnaround in the company's profitability.
- The ROA steadily increased from positive percentages in March 2023, with substantial improvements in subsequent quarters, reaching highs of 30.07% in March 2024.
- The notable increase in ROA from 2023 to 2024 suggests that Rambus Inc effectively utilized its assets to generate higher profits during this period.

Overall, the improving trend in ROA reflects a positive shift in Rambus Inc's performance, indicating enhanced asset efficiency and profitability in the analyzed periods.