Yelp Inc (YELP)

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 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 40,881 55,675 60,600 59,001
Total assets US$ in thousands 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 1,070,700 1,028,770 1,083,430 1,337,860
ROA 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% 3.82% 5.41% 5.59% 4.41%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $99,173K ÷ $1,014,720K
= 9.77%

Based on the data provided, Yelp Inc's return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters. ROA measures the company's ability to generate profit relative to its total assets.

In Q4 2023, Yelp Inc's ROA stood at 9.77%, representing a significant increase compared to the previous quarter where it was 8.95%. This indicates that in the latest quarter, the company was able to generate higher profits relative to its total assets, showcasing improved asset utilization or profitability.

Looking back further, Yelp Inc's ROA in Q2 and Q1 2023 was 4.14% and 3.53% respectively. These figures suggest a moderate level of profitability relative to the company's assets during that time.

Comparing the latest quarter to the same quarter in the previous year, there has been a notable improvement in ROA. In Q4 2022, ROA was at 3.58%, demonstrating a substantial increase to 9.77% in Q4 2023.

Analyzing the trend over the past eight quarters, there have been fluctuations in Yelp Inc's ROA. While the company experienced some variability in its profitability performance, the latest quarter's ROA indicates a strong performance in terms of utilizing its assets to generate returns.

Overall, based on the data provided, Yelp Inc's return on assets has shown improvement in the latest quarter, reflecting positively on the company's ability to generate profits relative to its asset base. However, it is essential to continue monitoring ROA trends over time to assess the company's ongoing financial performance.


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Dec 31, 2023