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Calculation
Broadcom Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss)1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
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| Oct 29, 2023 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
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| Oct 31, 2021 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
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| Nov 3, 2019 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 4, 2018 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Oct 29, 2017 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Oct 30, 2016 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 1, 2015 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 2, 2014 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 3, 2013 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Oct 28, 2012 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Oct 30, 2011 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Oct 31, 2010 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Nov 1, 2009 | = | 100 | × | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-01).
1 US$ in millions
The financial data reveals notable fluctuations and trends in net income, total assets, and return on assets (ROA) over the analyzed periods.
- Net Income (Loss)
- The net income demonstrates considerable volatility across the years. Starting with a negative figure in the initial period, it quickly turned positive and increased substantially, peaking notably in the late 2010s with values exceeding 12 billion US dollars. Noteworthy is a sharp decline during 2016 with a significant loss recorded, followed by a rapid recovery and reaching new highs in the early 2020s. The latest data points show oscillations, including a decrease in one of the recent years, but then a substantial rise to over 23 billion US dollars, indicating periods of both strong profitability and substantial setbacks.
- Total Assets
- Total assets steadily increased over most of the periods, reflecting growth in asset base. Initial years show moderate growth, followed by a substantial jump around 2014-2016, more than quadrupling within a short span. The asset base remained relatively stable yet high in the years following, maintaining levels above 70 billion US dollars. The most recent periods reveal another significant increase, almost doubling from previous high levels to exceed 170 billion US dollars, indicating aggressive expansion or investment activity.
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- The ROA percentage values indicate variability linked with operational efficiency and profitability relative to asset base. Early years show a recovery from negative to high positive returns, with a peak above 22%. Subsequent years show fluctuations with a notable dip into negative ROA during 2016, corresponding to the net income loss that year. Following this, the ROA recovered and achieved high returns around 24%, before stabilizing in a moderate range between 3.9% and 19.3% in recent years. The most recent figure remains positive, suggesting sustainable profitability given the asset levels.
Overall, the patterns suggest a company experiencing phases of rapid growth, exceptional profitability, occasional setbacks, and strategic asset accumulation. The fluctuations in net income and ROA particularly highlight periods of operational challenges and recovery, while the asset growth underscores a long-term expansionist approach with intermittent adjustments.
Comparison to Competitors
Broadcom Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Broadcom Inc. | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Analog Devices Inc. | Applied Materials Inc. | Intel Corp. | KLA Corp. | Lam Research Corp. | Micron Technology Inc. | NVIDIA Corp. | Qualcomm Inc. | Texas Instruments Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-01).
Comparison to Sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)
Broadcom Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)
| Broadcom Inc. | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | |
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| Nov 2, 2025 | ||
| Nov 3, 2024 | ||
| Oct 29, 2023 | ||
| Oct 30, 2022 | ||
| Oct 31, 2021 | ||
| Nov 1, 2020 | ||
| Nov 3, 2019 | ||
| Nov 4, 2018 | ||
| Oct 29, 2017 | ||
| Oct 30, 2016 | ||
| Nov 1, 2015 | ||
| Nov 2, 2014 | ||
| Nov 3, 2013 | ||
| Oct 28, 2012 | ||
| Oct 30, 2011 | ||
| Oct 31, 2010 | ||
| Nov 1, 2009 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-01).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Broadcom Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Broadcom Inc. | Information Technology | |
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| Nov 2, 2025 | ||
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| Oct 29, 2023 | ||
| Oct 30, 2022 | ||
| Oct 31, 2021 | ||
| Nov 1, 2020 | ||
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| Nov 4, 2018 | ||
| Oct 29, 2017 | ||
| Oct 30, 2016 | ||
| Nov 1, 2015 | ||
| Nov 2, 2014 | ||
| Nov 3, 2013 | ||
| Oct 28, 2012 | ||
| Oct 30, 2011 | ||
| Oct 31, 2010 | ||
| Nov 1, 2009 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-01).