Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG)

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 1,098,400 932,400 940,500 904,600 938,000 998,700 986,800 1,020,500 952,800 707,200 747,000 438,100 351,100 567,700 453,600 668,700 656,000 653,300 648,700 625,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,942,600 3,680,200 3,686,300 3,559,300 3,614,600 3,404,600 3,436,700 3,487,000 3,526,000 3,171,400 3,062,900 2,874,000 2,895,000 2,722,600 2,450,400 2,532,500 2,775,900 2,469,000 2,423,900 2,315,300
ROE 27.86% 25.34% 25.51% 25.42% 25.95% 29.33% 28.71% 29.27% 27.02% 22.30% 24.39% 15.24% 12.13% 20.85% 18.51% 26.40% 23.63% 26.46% 26.76% 26.99%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,098,400K ÷ $3,942,600K
= 27.86%

Interpublic Group Of Cos., Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) has shown relatively stable performance over the past eight quarters, ranging between 25.34% and 29.33%. The ROE for Q4 2023 was 27.86%, marking a slight increase compared to the previous quarter. This indicates that the company generated $0.2786 in net income for every dollar of equity during that quarter. Overall, the company has been able to maintain a healthy level of profitability relative to its equity base, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds to generate profits. Further analysis may be necessary to understand the specific factors contributing to these consistent ROE levels and to assess the sustainability of this performance over time.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc
IPG
27.86%
Omnicom Group Inc
OMC
38.48%