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Calculation
Tesla Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
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Based on: 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).
1 US$ in millions
- Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders
- The net income data reveals a highly volatile pattern over the observed years. Initially, the company experienced sustained losses from 2010 through 2019, with the most severe loss recorded in 2017 at -$1,961 million. After 2019, a significant turnaround is evident, with net income becoming positive starting in 2020 at $721 million and reaching a peak of $14,997 million in 2023. However, this upward trajectory experiences a moderation in 2024, with net income declining to $7,091 million.
- Total Assets
- Total assets have shown a robust and continuous growth trend throughout the entire period. Starting from a relatively modest $386 million in 2010, the asset base increased steadily year-over-year, reaching $122,070 million by 2024. This growth suggests ongoing investment and expansion activities, with particularly substantial increases noted from 2015 onward.
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- The ROA metric experienced a negative trend during the early years, reflecting operational losses and inefficient asset utilization. For instance, ROA hovered around negative 30-40% between 2010 and 2012, followed by a less severe but still negative trend until 2019. Post-2019, there is a remarkable improvement in ROA, transitioning into positive territory with an 8.88% return in 2021 and peaking at 15.25% in 2022. ROA slightly declined to 14.07% in 2023 and further to 5.81% in 2024, indicating some cyclical variation but overall improved asset efficiency compared to earlier years.
- Summary of Trends and Insights
- The financial data reveals a company that has undergone substantial transformation. Initial periods are characterized by heavy losses and negative profitability ratios despite increasing asset size. Starting around 2020, the company shifts to profitability with steep net income growth and improved returns on assets, implying enhanced operational efficiency and better asset management. The sharp asset growth indicates aggressive capital expansion, which appears to support earnings growth. The moderation in net income and ROA in the final year may warrant further observation but does not negate the overall positive turnaround observed in recent years.
Comparison to Competitors
Tesla Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
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Based on: 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).
Comparison to Sector (Automobiles & Components)
Tesla Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (automobiles & components)
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Based on: 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).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)
Tesla Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| Tesla Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | |
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Based on: 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).