CSW Industrials Inc (CSWI)

Return on equity (ROE)

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 101,648 96,435 66,385 40,099 45,717
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 635,078 525,675 469,086 415,449 280,365
ROE 16.01% 18.34% 14.15% 9.65% 16.31%

March 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $101,648K ÷ $635,078K
= 16.01%

CSW Industrials Inc has exhibited varying levels of return on equity (ROE) over the past five years. As of March 31, 2024, the company's ROE stood at 16.01%, indicating that for every dollar of shareholders' equity, the company generated a return of 16.01%.

Comparing this to previous years, we can observe fluctuations in ROE. In 2023, the ROE was 18.34%, which was higher than the current year, suggesting better profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders at that time. Prior to 2023, the ROE was 14.15% in 2022, 9.65% in 2021, and 16.31% in 2020.

These fluctuations in ROE could be attributed to various factors such as changes in the company's profitability, leverage, asset management efficiency, or overall business performance. A sustained or increasing ROE over time generally indicates that the company is effectively utilizing its equity to generate profits for its shareholders.

Overall, despite the fluctuations, the current ROE of 16.01% indicates that CSW Industrials Inc is still generating a reasonable return on equity as of March 31, 2024. It would be important to further analyze the company's financial performance and operational efficiency to understand the factors driving these changes in ROE over the years.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
CSW Industrials Inc
CSWI
16.01%
H B Fuller Company
FUL
8.26%