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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Example Sentences

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

From Reuters

China’s Big Four banks’ profitability — as measured by return on assets — will stabilise just below 1% over the next 12 to 18 months, he said.

From Reuters

The central bank said the return on assets ratio of the banking system - an indicator of profitability - had worsened to minus 1.11% as of end-April from minus 0.03% as of end-March.

From Reuters

Investors reward companies that produce growth in their return on assets.

From Seattle Times

That helps banks earn twice the return on assets with cards compared with other businesses.

From Reuters