Hanesbrands Inc (HBI)

Return on equity (ROE)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands -17,726 -513,775 -394,875 -280,310 -127,204 350,937 422,613 459,188 77,224 -314,973 -363,472 -330,967 -75,579 441,571 523,384 511,758 600,720 565,762 551,480 541,952
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 419,353 274,036 347,960 339,526 398,264 674,884 712,171 779,416 702,493 636,569 562,190 484,481 813,958 1,149,530 1,079,320 873,571 1,236,600 1,118,090 1,025,390 932,991
ROE -4.23% -187.48% -113.48% -82.56% -31.94% 52.00% 59.34% 58.91% 10.99% -49.48% -64.65% -68.31% -9.29% 38.41% 48.49% 58.58% 48.58% 50.60% 53.78% 58.09%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-17,726K ÷ $419,353K
= -4.23%

Hanesbrands Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown significant fluctuations over the past few quarters. The ROE was negative in the recent quarter at -4.23%, indicating that the company generated a loss in relation to its equity.

The drastic negative ROE of -187.48% in the quarter just before indicates a substantial decline in profitability and efficiency. Additionally, negative ROEs in the preceding quarters suggest ongoing challenges in generating returns for shareholders.

However, it is worth noting that the company had positive ROEs in the quarters prior to the recent downturn, with figures ranging from 10.99% to 59.34%. The peak ROE of 59.34% suggests a period of strong performance in effectively utilizing equity to generate profits.

Overall, the inconsistent ROE performance of Hanesbrands Inc indicates fluctuations in profitability and efficiency, highlighting the importance of closely monitoring the company's financial management and operational strategies.