The Andersons Inc (ANDE)

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 101,190 59,028 86,068 110,827 131,080 151,698 130,688 94,382 103,986 90,335 73,539 60,479 7,710 -1,632 -4,811 -5,362 18,307 35,411 37,550 29,191
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,282,900 1,240,740 1,230,990 1,169,590 1,198,600 1,193,920 1,167,150 1,089,020 1,072,420 1,033,440 1,022,500 983,667 961,891 939,199 939,388 912,257 973,610 962,458 970,114 947,284
ROE 7.89% 4.76% 6.99% 9.48% 10.94% 12.71% 11.20% 8.67% 9.70% 8.74% 7.19% 6.15% 0.80% -0.17% -0.51% -0.59% 1.88% 3.68% 3.87% 3.08%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $101,190K ÷ $1,282,900K
= 7.89%

To analyze Andersons Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) based on the provided data, we can observe a fluctuating trend in the ROE over the last eight quarters.

As of Q4 2023, the ROE stands at 7.89%, showing a decrease compared to the previous quarter's 4.76%. This decrease may indicate a decline in the company's profitability relative to its shareholders' equity.

Looking back over the quarters, the ROE has been on a downward trend since Q4 2022, where it was at its highest at 10.94%. The subsequent quarters show a gradual decrease in ROE, with occasional fluctuations. The latest quarter's ROE of 7.89% is notably lower compared to the same period in the previous year, Q4 2022.

Overall, the decreasing trend in ROE over the quarters could suggest potential challenges in generating profits relative to the shareholders' equity. This trend indicates a need for further analysis of the company's financial performance, profitability drivers, and potential strategies for improving ROE in subsequent quarters.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
The Andersons Inc
ANDE
7.89%
Universal Corporation
UVV
8.32%