VeriSign Inc (VRSN)

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	785,700	858,900	846,100	833,000	817,600	732,400	713,400	695,000	673,800	824,430	811,530	791,930	784,830	612,014	626,393	631,172	814,888	805,899	788,833	783,888
Total assets	US$ in thousands	1,406,500	1,462,000	1,505,100	1,727,800	1,749,000	1,695,900	1,677,200	1,757,000	1,733,400	1,744,400	1,762,500	1,973,200	1,983,800	1,814,710	1,741,380	1,782,900	1,766,910	1,764,310	1,820,130	1,753,860
ROA		55.86%	58.75%	56.22%	48.21%	46.75%	43.19%	42.54%	39.56%	38.87%	47.26%	46.04%	40.13%	39.56%	33.73%	35.97%	35.40%	46.12%	45.68%	43.34%	44.70%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $785,700K ÷ $1,406,500K
= 55.86%

VeriSign Inc has shown a consistent and favorable trend in its Return on Assets (ROA) over the past few years. The ROA has ranged from a low of 33.73% in September 30, 2021, to a high of 58.75% in September 30, 2024. This indicates that the company has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate profits for its shareholders.

The ROA increased steadily from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024, with the highest increase recorded in June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2024. This suggests that VeriSign Inc has been successful in improving its asset efficiency and profitability during this period.

Overall, the upward trend in ROA demonstrates the company's ability to generate higher returns relative to its assets, which is a positive indicator of its financial health and operational efficiency. However, it's important to continue monitoring this metric to ensure sustained performance in the future.