Return on Assets (ROA)
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- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- Analysis of Reportable Segments
- Analysis of Geographic Areas
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Operating Profit Margin since 2005
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Calculation
NVIDIA Corp., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss)1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2026 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 26, 2025 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2024 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2023 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2022 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2021 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 26, 2020 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 27, 2019 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2018 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2017 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2016 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 25, 2015 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 26, 2014 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 27, 2013 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2012 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2011 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2010 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 25, 2009 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 27, 2008 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2007 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2006 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2005 | = | 100 | × | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-30).
1 US$ in millions
The Return on Assets (ROA) exhibited significant fluctuations over the period examined, generally trending upwards with notable peaks and valleys. Initial values demonstrated a positive trajectory, followed by a period of decline, and then a substantial resurgence in later years.
- Early Growth (2005-2008)
- From 2005 to 2008, ROA increased consistently, moving from 6.16% to 21.28%. This period reflects improving profitability relative to asset levels. The most substantial year-over-year increase occurred between 2007 and 2008.
- Period of Negative Returns (2008-2010)
- Following 2008, ROA experienced a sharp decline, resulting in negative values in 2009 (-0.90%) and 2010 (-1.90%). This suggests a period where the company’s net income was insufficient to generate a return commensurate with its asset base, potentially due to economic conditions or company-specific challenges.
- Recovery and Moderate Growth (2011-2017)
- ROA recovered from the negative values, reaching 5.63% in 2011 and steadily increasing to 16.93% by 2017. This indicates a return to profitability and improved asset utilization. The growth, however, was less dramatic than the initial expansion observed between 2005 and 2008.
- Accelerated Growth (2018-2024)
- The period from 2018 to 2024 witnessed a period of accelerated growth in ROA. It rose from 27.11% in 2018 to a peak of 65.30% in 2023, before decreasing slightly to 58.06% in 2024. This substantial increase suggests a significant improvement in the company’s ability to generate earnings from its assets, potentially driven by increased demand for its products or improved operational efficiency. The increase in 2023 was particularly pronounced.
- Long-Term Trend
- Overall, the long-term trend demonstrates a considerable increase in ROA. While volatility was present, particularly around 2009, the company demonstrated a strong ability to improve its return on assets over the analyzed timeframe. The most recent values indicate a consistently high level of profitability relative to the asset base.
Comparison to Competitors
NVIDIA Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| NVIDIA Corp. | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Analog Devices Inc. | Applied Materials Inc. | Broadcom Inc. | Intel Corp. | KLA Corp. | Lam Research Corp. | Micron Technology Inc. | Qualcomm Inc. | Texas Instruments Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-30).
Comparison to Sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)
NVIDIA Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)
| NVIDIA Corp. | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | |
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| Jan 25, 2026 | ||
| Jan 26, 2025 | ||
| Jan 28, 2024 | ||
| Jan 29, 2023 | ||
| Jan 30, 2022 | ||
| Jan 31, 2021 | ||
| Jan 26, 2020 | ||
| Jan 27, 2019 | ||
| Jan 28, 2018 | ||
| Jan 29, 2017 | ||
| Jan 31, 2016 | ||
| Jan 25, 2015 | ||
| Jan 26, 2014 | ||
| Jan 27, 2013 | ||
| Jan 29, 2012 | ||
| Jan 30, 2011 | ||
| Jan 31, 2010 | ||
| Jan 25, 2009 | ||
| Jan 27, 2008 | ||
| Jan 28, 2007 | ||
| Jan 29, 2006 | ||
| Jan 30, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-30).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
NVIDIA Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| NVIDIA Corp. | Information Technology | |
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| Jan 25, 2026 | ||
| Jan 26, 2025 | ||
| Jan 28, 2024 | ||
| Jan 29, 2023 | ||
| Jan 30, 2022 | ||
| Jan 31, 2021 | ||
| Jan 26, 2020 | ||
| Jan 27, 2019 | ||
| Jan 28, 2018 | ||
| Jan 29, 2017 | ||
| Jan 31, 2016 | ||
| Jan 25, 2015 | ||
| Jan 26, 2014 | ||
| Jan 27, 2013 | ||
| Jan 29, 2012 | ||
| Jan 30, 2011 | ||
| Jan 31, 2010 | ||
| Jan 25, 2009 | ||
| Jan 27, 2008 | ||
| Jan 28, 2007 | ||
| Jan 29, 2006 | ||
| Jan 30, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-30).