TechTarget, Inc. Common Stock (TTGT)

Return on assets (ROA)

Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands -1,047,180 -533,880 -12,093 -8,635 -7,272 4,461 13,251 26,350 36,090 41,609 18,455 13,598 6,303 949 20,220 17,018 16,671 17,068 17,845 16,414
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,506,120 2,266,490 732,970 717,148 706,157 699,888 687,600 730,617 746,802 764,717 779 799,711 799,164 789,000 509,354 482,218 464,372 456,568 231,207 223,260
ROA -69.53% -23.56% -1.65% -1.20% -1.03% 0.64% 1.93% 3.61% 4.83% 5.44% 2,369.06% 1.70% 0.79% 0.12% 3.97% 3.53% 3.59% 3.74% 7.72% 7.35%

June 30, 2025 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $-1,047,180K ÷ $1,506,120K
= -69.53%

The analysis of TechTarget, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) over the provided period reveals significant fluctuations, indicating varying levels of profitability relative to the company's total assets. From June 30, 2020, through September 30, 2021, the ROA exhibited a generally stable and modestly increasing trend, starting at 7.35% and reaching a peak of 7.72%. During this period, the company maintained a relatively solid profitability position with positive ROA figures, suggesting effective utilization of assets to generate earnings.

A notable decline occurred starting in December 31, 2021, when the ROA sharply decreased to 0.12%, reflecting a substantial deterioration in profitability. This downward trend persisted through 2022 and 2023, with occasional minor recoveries, and culminated in a marked negative ROA of -1.03% on March 31, 2024 and further decline to -69.53% by June 30, 2025. The drastic negative values in late 2024 and mid-2025 indicate significant asset inefficiencies or losses impacting overall profitability.

A particularly aberrant data point appears on September 30, 2022, with a ROA reported at 2,369.06%, an anomaly suggestive of a data error or extraordinary accounting event, and thus should be interpreted with caution.

Overall, the trend indicates a transition from stable profitability in the early periods to severe declines in recent times, culminating in substantial negative returns. This pattern may reflect operational challenges, accounting anomalies, or extraordinary events impacting the company's ability to generate profits from its assets in recent periods.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2025

Company name
Symbol
ROA
TechTarget, Inc. Common Stock
TTGT
-69.53%
Ziff Davis Inc
ZD
1.70%