Schrodinger Inc (SDGR)

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 -209,296 -218,205 -205,976 -214,380 -177,448 -176,365 -166,335 -148,675 -146,817 -140,794 -129,305 -116,174 -111,443 -105,512 -86,283 -73,028 -60,916 -52,179 -48,026 -44,902
Total assets US$ in thousands 823,226 669,296 688,371 737,762 802,955 794,148 841,566 838,773 688,587 661,985 687,880 719,537 756,487 762,617 717,334 744,189 746,263 680,116 349,551 349,872
Operating ROA -25.42% -32.60% -29.92% -29.06% -22.10% -22.21% -19.76% -17.73% -21.32% -21.27% -18.80% -16.15% -14.73% -13.84% -12.03% -9.81% -8.16% -7.67% -13.74% -12.83%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $-209,296K ÷ $823,226K
= -25.42%

The operating return on assets (operating ROA) of Schrodinger Inc has been on a declining trend over the periods analyzed. The values have consistently remained negative, indicating that the company has been unable to generate positive operating income relative to its total assets. This implies that the company has been experiencing operational inefficiencies or challenges in utilizing its assets effectively to generate profits.

The percentage figures show a significant decrease in the operating ROA from -12.83% in March 2020 to -25.42% in December 2024. The largest decline was observed between June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2024, when the operating ROA dropped from -29.92% to -32.60%.

Such a sustained negative trend in operating ROA highlights potential issues with the company's operational performance and asset utilization efficiency. Investors and stakeholders may be concerned about the company's ability to generate returns from its assets and may question the effectiveness of its business operations. It is important for the company to address these challenges and implement strategies to improve its operating ROA to ensure sustainable profitability and long-term growth.