Alaska Air Group Inc (ALK)

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 395,000 322,000 225,000 245,000 235,000 259,000 160,000 59,000 58,000 54,000 208,000 466,000 478,000 30,000 -595,000 -1,206,000 -1,307,000 -696,000 57,000 533,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 4,372,000 4,479,000 4,226,000 3,977,000 4,113,000 4,093,000 3,951,000 3,689,000 3,816,000 3,826,000 3,799,000 3,637,000 3,801,000 3,531,000 3,324,000 2,875,000 3,005,000 3,454,000 3,861,000 4,015,000
ROE 9.03% 7.19% 5.32% 6.16% 5.71% 6.33% 4.05% 1.60% 1.52% 1.41% 5.48% 12.81% 12.58% 0.85% -17.90% -41.95% -43.49% -20.15% 1.48% 13.28%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $395,000K ÷ $4,372,000K
= 9.03%

The return on equity (ROE) of Alaska Air Group Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the analyzed period. From March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2021, the company experienced negative ROE figures, indicating challenges in generating profits relative to shareholders' equity.

Starting from December 31, 2021, the ROE turned positive and increased steadily, reaching a peak of 9.03% by December 31, 2024. This positive trend suggests a more effective utilization of shareholders' equity to generate profits.

Overall, the company has shown improvement in ROE from negative figures to positive values, indicating a potential enhancement in profitability and efficiency in utilizing equity capital for the benefit of shareholders. It would be essential for the company to sustain this positive trend in ROE to enhance shareholder value in the future.