Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK)

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 958,000 921,500 888,900 777,700 752,500 794,500 796,600 797,400 1,108,800 1,035,000 1,047,200 1,003,500 666,300 700,500 684,600 709,600 712,700 668,700 515,800 487,200
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,362,100 4,563,200 4,767,900 4,498,600 4,366,100 4,363,900 4,315,700 4,190,000 6,961,100 6,974,600 7,508,900 8,159,000 7,808,100 7,662,500 7,713,600 7,810,500 7,561,800 7,219,600 7,007,900 6,928,100
ROA 70.33% 20.19% 18.64% 17.29% 17.24% 18.21% 18.46% 19.03% 15.93% 14.84% 13.95% 12.30% 8.53% 9.14% 8.88% 9.09% 9.43% 9.26% 7.36% 7.03%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $958,000K ÷ $1,362,100K
= 70.33%

Verisk Analytics Inc's return on assets (ROA) has shown a generally positive trend over the given periods, starting at 7.03% in March 2020 and gradually increasing to a peak of 70.33% in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate profits.

There was a significant jump in ROA from March 2022 to March 2023, where it rose from 12.30% to 19.03%, reflecting improved asset efficiency during that period. However, there was a slight dip in ROA in the subsequent quarter but it remained relatively high at 18.46% in June 2023.

Despite some fluctuations in ROA, the overall trend is positive, with ROA consistently remaining above 15% from September 2022 to December 2024, indicating the company's ability to generate substantial profits relative to its assets. The exceptionally high ROA of 70.33% in December 2024 may be due to various factors such as increased profitability or more efficient asset management during that period.

Overall, Verisk Analytics Inc's ROA performance demonstrates strong asset utilization and profitability, reflecting positively on the company's operational efficiency and financial health.