DXP Enterprises Inc (DXPE)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 70,399 68,812 48,155 16,496 -29,074
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 422,788 380,879 365,392 358,639 347,068
ROE 16.65% 18.07% 13.18% 4.60% -8.38%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $70,399K ÷ $422,788K
= 16.65%

The return on equity (ROE) of DXP Enterprises Inc has shown an upward trend from -8.38% on December 31, 2020, to 16.65% on December 31, 2024. This indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity over the years. The ROE of 4.60% on December 31, 2021, marked a turnaround from negative territory, and subsequently, the ROE continued to increase steadily, reaching 18.07% by December 31, 2023, before slightly decreasing to 16.65% by December 31, 2024. Overall, the positive trend in ROE suggests that DXP Enterprises Inc has become more efficient in utilizing equity to generate profits for shareholders, reflecting positively on the firm's financial performance and management effectiveness.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
DXP Enterprises Inc
DXPE
16.65%
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
18.58%