Bunge Limited (BG)

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 1,137,000 1,151,000 1,303,000 1,855,000 2,243,000 1,963,000 1,970,000 1,554,000 1,610,000 1,505,000 1,778,000 1,934,000 2,077,000 2,397,000 2,006,000 2,160,000 1,145,000 543,000 -1,207,000 -1,509,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 9,913,000 10,135,000 10,002,000 10,551,000 10,851,000 10,251,000 10,575,000 9,955,000 9,224,000 8,705,000 8,732,000 8,581,000 7,669,000 7,495,000 7,184,000 6,637,000 6,069,000 5,327,000 5,093,000 4,862,000
ROE 11.47% 11.36% 13.03% 17.58% 20.67% 19.15% 18.63% 15.61% 17.45% 17.29% 20.36% 22.54% 27.08% 31.98% 27.92% 32.54% 18.87% 10.19% -23.70% -31.04%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,137,000K ÷ $9,913,000K
= 11.47%

The return on equity (ROE) of Bunge Limited has shown a fluctuating trend over the past few years. Starting from negative values in 2020, the ROE improved significantly to double-digit positive figures by the end of 2020. Subsequently, there was a continued positive momentum in ROE during 2021, reaching its peak in March 2023 at 32.54%.

However, after the peak in early 2023, the ROE started to decline gradually but remained above the levels seen in the previous years. By the end of 2024, the ROE stood at 11.47%, indicating a moderate decrease compared to the earlier periods.

Overall, the ROE of Bunge Limited has shown resilience with fluctuations, achieving significant improvements and maintaining relatively stable levels in the later years. It is essential for stakeholders to monitor future ROE trends to assess the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024