Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2023 Oct 7, 2023 Jul 15, 2023 Apr 22, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Oct 8, 2022 Apr 23, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Oct 9, 2021 Jul 17, 2021 Apr 24, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jul 11, 2020 Apr 18, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Oct 5, 2019 Jul 13, 2019 Apr 20, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 29,736 179,941 357,859 333,722 367,068 421,803 484,618 616,108 646,435 624,098 635,362 517,634 501,545 477,738 412,598 486,896 444,430 436,604 429,620 423,847
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,519,730 2,566,340 2,642,650 2,562,720 2,599,190 2,719,550 2,909,680 3,129,450 3,196,540 3,301,560 3,501,570 3,559,510 3,762,660 3,726,520 3,537,030 3,549,080 3,454,940 3,671,300 3,547,220 3,550,810
ROE 1.18% 7.01% 13.54% 13.02% 14.12% 15.51% 16.66% 19.69% 20.22% 18.90% 18.15% 14.54% 13.33% 12.82% 11.67% 13.72% 12.86% 11.89% 12.11% 11.94%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $29,736K ÷ $2,519,730K
= 1.18%

Advance Auto Parts Inc's return on equity (ROE) has experienced fluctuations over the past few years. The ROE was relatively low at 1.18% as of December 31, 2023, indicating a decrease in profitability compared to previous periods. This is a significant decline from the highest ROE observed at 20.22% on October 9, 2021.

Overall, Advance Auto Parts Inc's ROE has shown a downward trend since 2021, with occasional fluctuations. The company's ROE was relatively stable in the range of 11% to 14% between 2019 and 2020. However, there has been a noticeable decline in ROE since 2021, with ROE dropping to around 7% to 13% in recent quarters.

The decreasing trend in ROE may raise concerns about the company's ability to generate returns for its equity holders. It would be essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor the company's financial performance closely to understand the factors contributing to the fluctuations in ROE and assess the company's long-term profitability and sustainability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023