Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)

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	423,000	4,671,000	4,719,000	5,637,000	5,868,000	1,846,000	1,870,000	1,561,000	6,467,000	6,485,000	6,015,000	3,059,000	-2,951,000	-2,997,000	-2,546,000	-639,000	498,000	804,000	933,000	3,273,000
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	24,279,000	24,192,000	26,123,000	26,737,000	26,569,000	24,909,000	25,528,000	26,176,000	26,433,000	26,633,000	26,877,000	27,188,000	38,504,000	37,559,000	37,005,000	39,551,000	40,987,000	41,344,000	42,006,000	92,444,000
ROE		1.74%	19.31%	18.06%	21.08%	22.09%	7.41%	7.33%	5.96%	24.47%	24.35%	22.38%	11.25%	-7.66%	-7.98%	-6.88%	-1.62%	1.22%	1.94%	2.22%	3.54%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $423,000K ÷ $24,279,000K
= 1.74%

ROE, or return on equity, measures a company's profitability by indicating how effectively it is generating profit from shareholders' equity. Analyzing the data provided for DuPont de Nemours Inc, we observe significant fluctuations in the ROE over the quarters.

In Q4 2023, the ROE stands at a mere 1.74%, indicating a sharp decline compared to the previous quarter (19.31% in Q3 2023). This substantial drop may raise concerns about the company's ability to generate profit relative to its equity base.

Prior to the recent decline, DuPont de Nemours Inc demonstrated a steady increase in ROE, reaching its peak in Q4 2022 at 22.09%. This trend suggests a period of strong profitability and efficient utilization of shareholders' equity.

The analysis of the ROE data highlights the importance of monitoring the company's ability to maintain consistent profitability and effectively generate returns for shareholders. The recent decrease in ROE may require further investigation to identify the root causes and assess the company's future potential for sustainable profitability.