ScanSource Inc (SCSC)
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 | 92,481 | 94,682 | 135,886 | 122,167 | 61,483 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 1,785,610 | 1,779,030 | 2,068,170 | 1,937,430 | 1,671,680 |
| Operating ROA | 5.18% | 5.32% | 6.57% | 6.31% | 3.68% |
June 30, 2025 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $92,481K ÷ $1,785,610K
= 5.18%
The analysis of ScanSource Inc.’s operating return on assets (ROA) over the period from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2025, reveals notable trends and fluctuations in operational efficiency relative to the company’s total assets.
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, the operating ROA was 3.68%, indicating a modest level of earning efficiency from core operations relative to the asset base. This figure increased significantly in the subsequent year, reaching 6.31% as of June 30, 2022, signifying an improvement in the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its assets. The upward trend persisted into June 30, 2023, with the operating ROA slightly rising to 6.57%, suggesting continued operational efficiency gains.
However, the trend experienced a decline in the following fiscal year, with the operating ROA decreasing to 5.32% as of June 30, 2024. This reduction indicates a reduction in operating profitability relative to assets, which could be attributed to various factors such as increased asset base, higher operating costs, or operational challenges. The decline persisted into June 30, 2025, with the operating ROA further decreasing marginally to 5.18%, approaching the levels observed in 2021 but remaining higher overall than the initial value.
Overall, the period reflects a pattern of initial growth in operational efficiency between 2021 and 2023, followed by a moderation or slight deterioration in operational efficiency in 2024 and 2025. These fluctuations could indicate changes in operational performance, strategic shifts, or external factors impacting the company’s ability to generate operating income from its assets.
Peer comparison
Jun 30, 2025