Stock Analysis on Net

Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN)

$24.99

Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005

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Calculation

Amgen Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

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The Return on Assets (ROA) exhibited considerable fluctuation over the period from 2005 to 2025. Initial values demonstrated strong profitability, followed by periods of decline, recovery, and subsequent volatility. A general observation indicates that ROA is sensitive to changes in both net income and total asset levels.

Initial Period (2005-2009)
From 2005 to 2009, ROA generally increased, starting at 12.54% and peaking at 11.62% in 2009. This period coincided with a consistent rise in both net income and total assets, suggesting efficient asset utilization and growing profitability. While there was a dip in 2006, the overall trend was positive.
Period of Decline and Recovery (2010-2014)
The period between 2010 and 2014 saw a decline in ROA, reaching a low of 7.47% in 2014. This decrease occurred despite increases in both net income and total assets, indicating that asset growth outpaced income growth, or that the assets acquired were less productive. However, ROA began to recover towards the end of this period.
Volatility and Peak (2015-2019)
From 2015 to 2019, ROA experienced significant volatility. A substantial increase was observed in 2015 and 2016, reaching 9.69% and 9.95% respectively, driven by increases in net income. A sharp decline followed in 2017, with ROA falling to 2.48%, likely due to a significant decrease in net income. The subsequent years, 2018 and 2019, showed a strong recovery, with ROA peaking at 13.13% in 2019, indicating a period of highly efficient asset utilization and strong profitability.
Recent Years (2020-2025)
The period from 2020 to 2025 demonstrates a downward trend in ROA. While net income remained relatively stable for the first few years, total assets increased substantially in 2022 and 2023, leading to a decrease in ROA. The ROA in 2025 showed some recovery to 8.51%, but remained below the peaks observed in 2018 and 2019. The increase in total assets without a corresponding increase in net income suggests potential inefficiencies in asset allocation or utilization.

In summary, the ROA trend indicates a company capable of generating strong returns, but also susceptible to fluctuations based on changes in net income and asset base. The recent trend suggests a need to evaluate asset utilization strategies to improve profitability relative to the asset investment.


Comparison to Competitors

Amgen Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)

Amgen Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & life sciences)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Health Care)