Return on Assets (ROA)
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- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Reportable Segments
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Enterprise Value (EV)
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Current Ratio since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
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Calculation
Adobe Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
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| Nov 28, 2025 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 29, 2024 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Dec 1, 2023 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Dec 2, 2022 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Dec 3, 2021 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 27, 2020 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 29, 2019 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 30, 2018 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Dec 1, 2017 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Dec 2, 2016 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 27, 2015 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 28, 2014 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 29, 2013 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 30, 2012 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Dec 2, 2011 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Dec 3, 2010 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 27, 2009 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 28, 2008 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 30, 2007 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Dec 1, 2006 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Dec 2, 2005 | = | 100 | × | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-02).
1 US$ in millions
The return on assets (ROA) exhibited considerable fluctuation over the period examined, ranging from a low of 2.49% to a high of 24.70%. An initial period of strong performance was followed by a period of volatility and then a return to robust returns in later years.
- Initial Period (2005-2006)
- The ROA began at 24.70% in 2005, representing a very strong return relative to the company’s asset base. However, a substantial decline was observed in 2006, with the ROA falling to 8.48%. This represents a significant decrease in profitability relative to assets.
- Volatility and Recovery (2007-2009)
- Following the decline, the ROA experienced a period of volatility. It increased to 12.67% in 2007 and 14.98% in 2008 before dropping sharply to 5.31% in 2009. This period suggests sensitivity to external economic factors or internal strategic shifts.
- Moderate Performance (2010-2015)
- From 2010 through 2015, the ROA remained in a relatively moderate range, fluctuating between approximately 9.52% and 5.37%. While not as high as the initial 2005 value, these returns indicate a stable, albeit not exceptional, level of profitability. A slight dip to 2.49% was observed in 2013, followed by a modest recovery.
- Strong Growth (2016-2020)
- A clear upward trend in ROA commenced in 2016, increasing from 9.20% to 21.66% by 2020. This period demonstrates a significant improvement in the company’s ability to generate profits from its assets. The ROA reached its highest point in the observed period in 2020.
- Recent Performance (2021-2025)
- The ROA experienced a slight decrease in 2021 and 2022, settling at 17.70% and 17.51% respectively. However, it rebounded strongly in the final years of the period, reaching 18.23% in 2023, 18.39% in 2024, and peaking at 24.17% in 2025. This suggests a renewed capacity for efficient asset utilization and profit generation.
Overall, the ROA demonstrates a cyclical pattern with periods of high performance, decline, and recovery. The most recent trend indicates a return to strong profitability, exceeding the initial high observed in 2005.
Comparison to Competitors
Adobe Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Adobe Inc. | Accenture PLC | AppLovin Corp. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Datadog Inc. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-02).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
Adobe Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Adobe Inc. | Software & Services | |
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| Nov 28, 2025 | ||
| Nov 29, 2024 | ||
| Dec 1, 2023 | ||
| Dec 2, 2022 | ||
| Dec 3, 2021 | ||
| Nov 27, 2020 | ||
| Nov 29, 2019 | ||
| Nov 30, 2018 | ||
| Dec 1, 2017 | ||
| Dec 2, 2016 | ||
| Nov 27, 2015 | ||
| Nov 28, 2014 | ||
| Nov 29, 2013 | ||
| Nov 30, 2012 | ||
| Dec 2, 2011 | ||
| Dec 3, 2010 | ||
| Nov 27, 2009 | ||
| Nov 28, 2008 | ||
| Nov 30, 2007 | ||
| Dec 1, 2006 | ||
| Dec 2, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-02).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Adobe Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Adobe Inc. | Information Technology | |
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| Nov 28, 2025 | ||
| Nov 29, 2024 | ||
| Dec 1, 2023 | ||
| Dec 2, 2022 | ||
| Dec 3, 2021 | ||
| Nov 27, 2020 | ||
| Nov 29, 2019 | ||
| Nov 30, 2018 | ||
| Dec 1, 2017 | ||
| Dec 2, 2016 | ||
| Nov 27, 2015 | ||
| Nov 28, 2014 | ||
| Nov 29, 2013 | ||
| Nov 30, 2012 | ||
| Dec 2, 2011 | ||
| Dec 3, 2010 | ||
| Nov 27, 2009 | ||
| Nov 28, 2008 | ||
| Nov 30, 2007 | ||
| Dec 1, 2006 | ||
| Dec 2, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-02).