Financial Glossary

Return on Assets (ROA)

Profitability

What is Return on Assets (ROA)?

Net income divided by total assets, expressed as a percentage. Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profit.

Why Return on Assets (ROA) matters

Useful for comparing companies with different levels of leverage. Higher ROA suggests more efficient asset utilization.

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