return on assets

American  

noun

Accounting.

1. the amount of profit computed by dividing net income before interest and taxes by the cost of assets, usually expressed as a percentage. ROA

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return on assets

As for his Berkshire holding, he noted the results haven’t been “as dynamic as we were hoping,” with a “subpar” return on assets.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026

The pro forma return on assets is 1.33%, in the top quartile of their peer group.

From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026

Citi's return on assets emerged as one of the lowest among rivals in fiscal 2022.

From Reuters ● Feb. 1, 2023

The average return on assets was 1.14 percent, the highest in 10 years, while loan growth slowed for a third consecutive quarter, the U.S. banking regulator said.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 22, 2017

The bank was roughly in line with financial goals Mr. Corbat laid out in early 2013, shortly after he became CEO, on return on assets and efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2016