KBR Inc (KBR)

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 375,000 320,000 199,000 -258,000 -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
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,453,000 1,503,000 1,402,000 1,408,000 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
ROE 25.81% 21.29% 14.19% -18.32% -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%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $375,000K ÷ $1,453,000K
= 25.81%

The return on equity (ROE) of KBR Inc has been fluctuating over the past few years. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2020, the ROE remained negative, indicating that the company was not generating satisfactory profits relative to its equity.

However, from March 31, 2021, the ROE started to show positive growth, reaching a peak of 25.81% by December 31, 2024. This significant improvement in ROE suggests that KBR Inc was able to generate higher profits relative to its shareholders' equity during this period.

Overall, the trend in ROE for KBR Inc demonstrates a transition from negative values to positive values, indicating an improvement in the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholders' equity to generate returns. Investors and stakeholders may view this positive trend favorably as it reflects well on the company's financial performance and potential for growth.