Vicor Corporation (VICR)

Return on assets (ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 53,595 52,989 38,199 31,691 25,446 26,264 37,731 46,532 56,625 58,938 51,464 34,737 17,910 8,029 8,181 8,077 14,098 19,696 26,771 32,068
Total assets US$ in thousands 594,887 584,135 560,661 544,255 536,901 527,102 513,356 489,349 477,205 458,830 446,376 417,621 396,239 380,119 372,734 246,725 240,727 237,910 230,603 225,004
ROA 9.01% 9.07% 6.81% 5.82% 4.74% 4.98% 7.35% 9.51% 11.87% 12.85% 11.53% 8.32% 4.52% 2.11% 2.19% 3.27% 5.86% 8.28% 11.61% 14.25%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $53,595K ÷ $594,887K
= 9.01%

To analyze Vicor Corp.'s return on assets (ROA) based on the provided data, we observe fluctuations in the ROA over the past eight quarters.

In Q4 2023, Vicor Corp. achieved an ROA of 9.01%, representing a slight decrease from the previous quarter's 9.07%. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets remained relatively stable.

Comparing the current ROA to earlier quarters, we note a general upward trend since Q1 2022, where the ROA was at its lowest point of 4.74%. This suggests an improvement in the company's efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits over time.

It is also noteworthy that the ROA peaked at 9.51% in Q1 2022 before experiencing fluctuations in subsequent quarters. The variability in ROA figures may indicate periodic changes in the company's profitability and asset utilization efficiency.

Overall, Vicor Corp.'s ROA performance over the past quarters demonstrates a generally positive trend, with occasional fluctuations. Further analysis and consideration of external factors are necessary to fully understand the drivers behind these changes in return on assets.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Vicor Corporation
VICR
9.01%
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5.02%
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3.59%