National Vision Holdings Inc (EYE)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands -28,499 -65,901 42,122 128,244 36,277
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 816,333 829,418 901,113 925,980 906,502
ROE -3.49% -7.95% 4.67% 13.85% 4.00%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-28,499K ÷ $816,333K
= -3.49%

National Vision Holdings Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown varying trends over the past five years.

Starting at 4.00% on December 31, 2020, the ROE increased significantly to 13.85% by the end of 2021, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate profit from shareholder equity. However, in the following years, the ROE fluctuated, with figures of 4.67% on December 31, 2022, and then dropping to -7.95% on December 31, 2023, and further declining to -3.49% by the end of 2024.

The decreasing trend in ROE from 2023 to 2024 suggests that the company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits. It is essential for National Vision Holdings Inc to investigate the factors contributing to the decline in ROE and take appropriate actions to improve profitability and shareholder returns in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
National Vision Holdings Inc
EYE
-3.49%
STAAR Surgical Company
STAA
-0.01%
The Cooper Companies, Inc. Common Stock
COO
4.85%