The AES Corporation (AES)
Return on equity (ROE)
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,679,000 | 1,118,000 | 845,000 | 530,000 | 249,000 | -560,000 | -370,000 | -510,000 | -546,000 | -275,000 | -353,000 | -146,000 | -409,000 | 541,000 | -135,000 | -246,000 | 46,000 | -350,000 | 193,000 | 293,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 3,644,000 | 3,378,000 | 3,175,000 | 2,900,000 | 2,488,000 | 2,779,000 | 2,492,000 | 2,362,000 | 2,437,000 | 3,409,000 | 2,995,000 | 3,044,000 | 2,798,000 | 3,482,000 | 3,265,000 | 3,377,000 | 2,634,000 | 2,004,000 | 2,462,000 | 2,539,000 |
| ROE | 46.08% | 33.10% | 26.61% | 18.28% | 10.01% | -20.15% | -14.85% | -21.59% | -22.40% | -8.07% | -11.79% | -4.80% | -14.62% | 15.54% | -4.13% | -7.28% | 1.75% | -17.47% | 7.84% | 11.54% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,679,000K ÷ $3,644,000K
= 46.08%
The return on equity (ROE) of The AES Corporation has exhibited significant fluctuations over the reporting periods. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the ROE ranged from a low of -22.40% to a high of 46.08%.
During this period, the ROE showed a mix of positive and negative values, suggesting fluctuations in the company's profitability and efficiency in generating returns for its shareholders. Notably, there were significant improvements in ROE in the latter half of 2024, with the ratio increasing from 18.28% in March 31, 2024, to 46.08% in December 31, 2024.
Overall, the ROE of The AES Corporation has displayed volatility, and investors may need to closely monitor the company's performance and profitability trends to assess its ability to generate returns on equity effectively.