Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co (GT)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 60,000 -689,000 202,000 764,000 -1,250,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 4,906,000 4,668,000 5,300,000 4,999,000 3,078,000
ROE 1.22% -14.76% 3.81% 15.28% -40.61%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $60,000K ÷ $4,906,000K
= 1.22%

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co's return on equity (ROE) has displayed significant fluctuations over the past five years.

In December 2020, the company reported an ROE of -40.61%, indicating that its net income was in the negative territory relative to its equity, which may be concerning for investors and stakeholders. However, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co managed to improve its performance in 2021, achieving an ROE of 15.28%, signaling a positive return on equity compared to the previous year.

Despite this improvement, the company experienced a decline in its ROE in 2022 to 3.81%, suggesting a reduction in the profitability generated from the shareholders' equity. Subsequently, in 2023, the ROE further decreased to -14.76%, reflecting a negative return on equity and potential financial challenges faced by the company during that period.

In the most recent year, December 2024, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co's ROE stood at 1.22%, indicating a modest growth in the return on equity compared to the prior year. Overall, the fluctuating trend in the ROE of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co implies varying levels of profitability and efficiency in utilizing the shareholders' equity, which could impact investor confidence and future financial performance.