Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF)

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 399,000 340,000 228,000 477,000 1,335,000 2,442,000 3,564,000 3,748,000 2,988,000 2,159,000 875,000 -29,000 -122,000 -122,600 -21,700 263,100 293,000 839,100 1,186,000 1,190,300
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 7,887,000 8,020,000 7,802,000 7,546,000 7,791,000 7,008,000 6,729,000 6,339,000 5,490,000 3,996,000 3,233,000 2,389,000 2,018,000 810,600 792,900 903,200 358,000 359,900 285,600 261,700
ROE 5.06% 4.24% 2.92% 6.32% 17.14% 34.85% 52.96% 59.13% 54.43% 54.03% 27.06% -1.21% -6.05% -15.12% -2.74% 29.13% 81.84% 233.15% 415.27% 454.83%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $399,000K ÷ $7,887,000K
= 5.06%

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc's return on equity (ROE) has exhibited a declining trend over the recent quarters, starting at a high of 59.13% in Q1 2022 and dropping to just 5.06% in Q4 2023. This indicates a significant decrease in the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity during this period. The notable fluctuations in ROE suggest potential volatility or challenges in the company's financial performance and efficiency in utilizing shareholder funds. Further investigation into the factors impacting the ROE, such as changes in revenue, expenses, and capital structure, would be necessary to gain a deeper understanding of the company's financial health and profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
CLF
5.06%
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
FCX
11.07%
MP Materials Corp
MP
1.78%