Name: Return on Assets (ROA)

Definition: ROA shows how efficiently the company turns everything it owns — its entire asset base — into net profit after all costs and taxes. A higher ROA means the business squeezes more profit from its assets. Lower ROA might reflect poor asset utilization or heavy reliance on expensive financing.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', EFC's return on assets was 2.6%, representing returns generated from total assets. Industry average for Real Estate in '2021' stood at -4.7%.
• In '2022', EFC's return on assets was -0.7%, representing returns generated from total assets. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Real Estate in '2022' stood at -1.2%. Industry average increased by 3.5% compared to previous year.
• In '2023', EFC's return on assets was 0.6%, representing returns generated from total assets. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Real Estate in '2023' stood at -7.8%. Industry average declined by 6.7% from previous year.
• In '2024', EFC's return on assets was 0.9%, representing returns generated from total assets. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Real Estate in '2024' stood at -10.2%. Industry average declined by 2.3% from previous year.
Overall, EFC's return on assets has been volatile but generally stable over the past 4 years.

Formula: ROA = Net Income / Total Assets

Good Range: Commonly 5%-15%.