return on assets

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

Example Sentences

"The more debt is piled up for projects that are not productive, the lower the return on assets, particularly public investment, and that really means that China cannot grow its way out."

From Reuters

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