Amkor Technology Inc (AMKR)

Return on equity (ROE)

		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	Dec 31, 2019	Sep 30, 2019	Jun 30, 2019	Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	359,813	406,552	580,019	640,511	765,823	818,048	692,821	693,849	642,995	553,143	464,440	394,058	338,138	310,611	272,530	207,656	120,888	50,036	52,628	94,669
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	3,962,310	3,846,690	3,732,150	3,696,480	3,668,750	3,487,350	3,196,300	3,096,120	2,942,280	2,730,010	2,554,250	2,433,920	2,325,700	2,194,620	2,089,400	2,031,520	1,963,740	1,861,640	1,805,310	1,807,010
ROE		9.08%	10.57%	15.54%	17.33%	20.87%	23.46%	21.68%	22.41%	21.85%	20.26%	18.18%	16.19%	14.54%	14.15%	13.04%	10.22%	6.16%	2.69%	2.92%	5.24%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $359,813K ÷ $3,962,310K
= 9.08%

AMKOR Technology Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) has shown a declining trend over the past quarters. In Q4 2023, the ROE was 9.08%, down from 10.57% in Q3 2023. This marks a continuation of the downward trend observed since Q1 2023, where the ROE was at its highest point for the year at 17.33%.

Comparing the latest ROE of 9.08% to the same period in the prior year, Q4 2022, which was 20.87%, there has been a noticeable decrease in profitability. This decline may indicate a decrease in the company's ability to generate earnings from its equity position.

The quarterly fluctuations in ROE could be influenced by various factors such as changes in revenue, expenses, debt levels, and asset utilization. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to further investigate the reasons behind the decreasing trend in ROE to assess the company's overall financial health and performance.