Guess? Inc. (GES)
Return on equity (ROE)
| Feb 3, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | Nov 2, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | May 4, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 198,199 | 178,772 | 144,906 | 129,835 | 149,610 | 122,182 | 130,227 | 167,327 | 171,363 | 173,367 | 169,863 | 88,443 | -81,229 | -72,044 | -85,997 | -40,317 | 95,975 | 39,603 | 13,738 | 13,946 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 684,940 | 514,060 | 488,897 | 452,000 | 534,113 | 418,828 | 410,843 | 403,063 | 622,658 | 625,337 | 610,318 | 554,195 | 543,663 | 459,803 | 438,268 | 471,654 | 639,714 | 567,060 | 554,872 | 547,557 |
| ROE | 28.94% | 34.78% | 29.64% | 28.72% | 28.01% | 29.17% | 31.70% | 41.51% | 27.52% | 27.72% | 27.83% | 15.96% | -14.94% | -15.67% | -19.62% | -8.55% | 15.00% | 6.98% | 2.48% | 2.55% |
February 3, 2024 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $198,199K ÷ $684,940K
= 28.94%
The return on equity (ROE) of Guess? Inc. has exhibited fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The ROE ranged from -19.62% to a high of 41.51%. This indicates variability in the company's ability to generate profit relative to its shareholders' equity.
The highest ROE of 41.51% recorded in April 30, 2022, suggests that Guess? Inc. was particularly efficient in utilizing its equity to generate profits during that period. On the other hand, the negative ROE figures in some periods, such as -15.67% in October 31, 2020, and -14.94% in January 30, 2021, indicate that the company experienced losses that outweighed its equity during those times.
Overall, these fluctuations in ROE indicate varying levels of profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders. Further analysis would be necessary to understand the factors contributing to the fluctuations in Guess? Inc.'s ROE over the periods examined.