Avient Corp (AVNT)

Return on equity (ROE)

		Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Net income	US$ in thousands	169,500	75,700	83,100	230,800	131,600
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	2,329,600	2,319,200	2,334,500	1,774,700	1,683,600
ROE		7.28%	3.26%	3.56%	13.01%	7.82%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $169,500K ÷ $2,329,600K
= 7.28%

Avient Corp's return on equity (ROE) shows fluctuating performance over the years. The company's ROE was 7.82% in December 2020, indicating a moderate return on shareholders' equity. However, there was a significant improvement in ROE to 13.01% by December 2021, suggesting enhanced profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders.

Subsequently, the ROE declined to 3.56% and further dropped to 3.26% by December 2022 and 2023, respectively. These lower ROE figures may raise concerns about the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.

However, there was a slight recovery in ROE to 7.28% by December 2024, indicating a partial improvement in the company's profitability and efficiency. Overall, the fluctuating trend in ROE for Avient Corp reflects varying levels of financial performance and efficiency in utilizing shareholders' equity over the years.