KBR Inc (KBR)
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 | -265,000 | -193,000 | -98,000 | 347,000 | 190,000 | 167,000 | 150,000 | -93,000 | 27,000 | -24,000 | -29,000 | 81,000 | -72,000 | -33,000 | -29,000 | 58,000 | 202,000 | 191,000 | 189,000 | 185,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,383,000 | 1,554,000 | 1,615,000 | 1,644,000 | 1,620,000 | 1,563,000 | 1,586,000 | 1,564,000 | 1,669,000 | 1,486,000 | 1,469,000 | 1,646,000 | 1,580,000 | 1,688,000 | 1,615,000 | 1,630,000 | 1,839,000 | 1,797,000 | 1,774,000 | 1,773,000 |
| ROE | -19.16% | -12.42% | -6.07% | 21.11% | 11.73% | 10.68% | 9.46% | -5.95% | 1.62% | -1.62% | -1.97% | 4.92% | -4.56% | -1.95% | -1.80% | 3.56% | 10.98% | 10.63% | 10.65% | 10.43% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-265,000K ÷ $1,383,000K
= -19.16%
Analyzing the return on equity (ROE) of KBR Inc over the past five years reveals fluctuating performance. ROE is a key profitability ratio that measures how effectively a company generates profits from shareholders' equity.
The company experienced a negative ROE in nine out of the last twenty quarters, indicating periods of poor profitability relative to shareholders' equity. The most recent quarter, ending December 31, 2023, recorded a notably low ROE of -19.16%, reflecting significant challenges in profitability during that period.
However, there were also quarters where the ROE was positive, with the highest ROE of 21.11% observed in March 31, 2023. This suggests that during certain periods, KBR Inc managed to efficiently utilize shareholders' equity to generate profits.
Overall, the fluctuating trend in ROE indicates inconsistency in the company's profitability performance over the past five years. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor KBR Inc's ability to maintain and increase ROE for sustained financial health and growth.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023