National Vision Holdings Inc (EYE)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands -65,901 42,122 128,244 36,277 32,798
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 829,418 901,113 925,980 906,502 776,437
ROE -7.95% 4.67% 13.85% 4.00% 4.22%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-65,901K ÷ $829,418K
= -7.95%

National Vision Holdings Inc's return on equity (ROE) has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. ROE was negative at -7.95% for the year ending December 31, 2023, indicating that the company generated a net loss relative to its shareholders' equity. This contrasts with the positive ROE values in the preceding years, which were 4.67% in 2022, 13.85% in 2021, 4.00% in 2020, and 4.22% in 2019. The significant drop in ROE from 2021 to 2023 suggests a decline in the company's profitability and efficiency in generating returns for its shareholders. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and factors influencing ROE would be necessary to understand the underlying reasons for this trend.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
National Vision Holdings Inc
EYE
-7.95%
STAAR Surgical Company
STAA
5.53%
The Cooper Companies Inc.
COO
3.90%