Yelp Inc (YELP)

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 132,850 118,036 137,812 114,505 99,173 91,912 42,804 36,084 36,347 39,392 48,349 44,552 39,671 37,570 18,485 -9,717 -19,424 -23,361 -12,280 24,013
Total assets US$ in thousands 983,567 980,208 964,978 993,477 1,014,720 1,027,320 1,033,290 1,021,680 1,015,920 1,030,330 1,023,170 1,044,910 1,050,530 1,079,070 1,105,240 1,135,380 1,154,950 1,138,950 1,073,480 1,085,220
ROA 13.51% 12.04% 14.28% 11.53% 9.77% 8.95% 4.14% 3.53% 3.58% 3.82% 4.73% 4.26% 3.78% 3.48% 1.67% -0.86% -1.68% -2.05% -1.14% 2.21%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $132,850K ÷ $983,567K
= 13.51%

Yelp Inc's return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuations over the past few years. The ROA was negative in the second and third quarters of 2020, indicating that the company was not effectively utilizing its assets to generate profits during that period. However, starting from the first quarter of 2021, the ROA turned positive and has been increasing steadily since then. This suggests that Yelp Inc has been improving its efficiency in generating earnings from its assets.

The ROA reached its peak at 14.28% in the second quarter of 2024, indicating a significant improvement in asset utilization and profitability. This positive trend in ROA indicates that Yelp Inc has been able to generate more earnings relative to its assets, which is a positive sign for investors as it demonstrates the company's ability to generate profits efficiently. Overall, the increasing ROA trend reflects a positive outlook for Yelp Inc's financial performance and asset efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024