Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc (GPRE)
Return on equity (ROE)
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | -82,497 | -20,329 | -46,218 | -74,472 | -93,384 | -139,233 | -235,070 | -136,068 | -127,218 | -98,170 | -84,266 | -120,921 | -65,992 | -106,054 | -80,918 | -98,875 | -108,775 | -98,894 | -103,378 | -140,506 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 865,215 | 925,512 | 867,368 | 887,454 | 843,733 | 828,149 | 777,948 | 822,988 | 910,031 | 962,042 | 931,173 | 890,525 | 950,500 | 971,429 | 864,071 | 787,568 | 646,852 | 685,626 | 741,779 | 766,020 |
| ROE | -9.53% | -2.20% | -5.33% | -8.39% | -11.07% | -16.81% | -30.22% | -16.53% | -13.98% | -10.20% | -9.05% | -13.58% | -6.94% | -10.92% | -9.36% | -12.55% | -16.82% | -14.42% | -13.94% | -18.34% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-82,497K ÷ $865,215K
= -9.53%
The return on equity (ROE) of Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc has been fluctuating over the last few years. The ROE was negative in most periods, indicating that the company's net income was insufficient to generate returns for its shareholders.
The ROE was particularly low in June 2023 and September 2023, at -30.22% and -16.81% respectively, suggesting significant challenges in profitability during those periods. On the other hand, the ROE improved in the most recent period, December 2024, where it was -9.53%, showing a slight recovery in profitability compared to previous quarters.
Overall, the negative trend in ROE indicates that Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc may be facing difficulties in effectively utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and operational strategies would be recommended to address the low ROE and improve shareholder value.
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Dec 31, 2024