Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP)
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 | 52,400 | 75,500 | 79,000 | 76,700 | 89,200 | 90,100 | 82,900 | 70,100 | 63,400 | 71,800 | 62,900 | 78,100 | 85,200 | 81,600 | 147,000 | 149,300 | 122,000 | 124,000 | 68,200 | 53,700 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 488,700 | 532,300 | 509,200 | 505,800 | 498,900 | 472,000 | 452,600 | 430,600 | 399,400 | 368,900 | 375,300 | 418,900 | 406,600 | 396,400 | 411,800 | 376,700 | 341,700 | 281,400 | 175,900 | 99,100 |
| ROE | 10.72% | 14.18% | 15.51% | 15.16% | 17.88% | 19.09% | 18.32% | 16.28% | 15.87% | 19.46% | 16.76% | 18.64% | 20.95% | 20.59% | 35.70% | 39.63% | 35.70% | 44.07% | 38.77% | 54.19% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $52,400K ÷ $488,700K
= 10.72%
The return on equity (ROE) for Koppers Holdings Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the past years based on the provided data. Starting at a high of 54.19% on March 31, 2020, the ROE gradually declined to 10.72% by December 31, 2024.
The downward trend in ROE indicates a decreasing ability of the company to generate profits from shareholders' equity. A declining ROE may raise concerns among investors and stakeholders about the company's overall financial health and operational efficiency.
It is essential for the company to address the factors contributing to the decreasing ROE, such as profitability, asset utilization, financial leverage, or shareholder equity management. By identifying and improving these areas, Koppers Holdings Inc can work towards enhancing its profitability and potentially increasing its return on equity in the future.
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Dec 31, 2024