Coherent Inc (COHR)

Return on equity (ROE)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands -156,154 -285,946 -270,213 -288,294 -259,458 -37,588 8,868 121,597 234,759 273,417 305,507 325,750 297,552 266,519 191,348 5,235 -67,029 -90,262 -71,545 55,370
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 5,210,120 5,335,450 5,470,900 4,831,990 4,987,550 5,239,440 5,178,790 5,009,040 3,616,480 3,627,760 3,537,410 3,458,010 3,406,170 3,325,150 3,236,810 3,046,680 2,076,800 2,017,910 2,065,700 2,131,190
ROE -3.00% -5.36% -4.94% -5.97% -5.20% -0.72% 0.17% 2.43% 6.49% 7.54% 8.64% 9.42% 8.74% 8.02% 5.91% 0.17% -3.23% -4.47% -3.46% 2.60%

June 30, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-156,154K ÷ $5,210,120K
= -3.00%

Coherent Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown fluctuations over the past few quarters.

As of June 30, 2024, the ROE stands at -3.00%, indicating a negative return on shareholders' equity for that period. This is a decline from the previous quarter's ROE of -5.36%.

The ROE has been negative for the past five quarters, reflecting challenges in generating profits relative to the shareholder investments. This trend suggests that Coherent Inc has struggled to create value for its shareholders during this period.

It is essential for the company to analyze the reasons behind the consistently low ROE and take necessary steps to improve profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholders' equity in order to enhance shareholder value in the future.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Coherent Inc
COHR
-3.00%
KLA-Tencor Corporation
KLAC
82.00%