Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 126,346 110,861 89,534 35,639 43,599 39,653 55,422 69,469 76,575 41,310 2,960 60,374 10,096 31,319 -94,886 -150,320 -149,495 -157,339 -45,689 -142,552
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,015,230 1,007,090 931,657 946,458 977,298 955,348 901,542 925,457 953,016 951,123 883,919 919,839 967,682 985,185 955,384 903,540 975,664 971,606 1,067,720 1,067,750
ROE 12.45% 11.01% 9.61% 3.77% 4.46% 4.15% 6.15% 7.51% 8.04% 4.34% 0.33% 6.56% 1.04% 3.18% -9.93% -16.64% -15.32% -16.19% -4.28% -13.35%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $126,346K ÷ $1,015,230K
= 12.45%

Granite Construction Incorporated's return on equity (ROE) has exhibited fluctuations over the past few years. The company experienced negative ROE figures in the range of -16.64% to -4.28% in the fiscal year 2021, suggesting that its profitability in relation to shareholders' equity was relatively weak during this period.

However, there was a notable turnaround in the company's ROE performance starting in the first quarter of 2022, with positive ROE figures ranging from 0.33% to 12.45% in subsequent quarters. This indicates an improvement in Granite Construction's efficiency in generating profits from its shareholders' equity.

Overall, the trend in ROE for Granite Construction shows a shift from negative to positive values, indicating that the company has been able to enhance its profitability and efficiency in the later quarters of the analyzed period. This improvement may be attributed to various factors such as cost management, revenue growth, or strategic initiatives implemented by the company. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor these trends in ROE to assess the company's financial health and performance over time.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Granite Construction Incorporated
GVA
12.45%
Fluor Corporation
FLR
54.32%
Jacobs Solutions Inc.
J
17.72%
KBR Inc
KBR
25.81%