L3Harris Technologies Inc (LHX)

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 1,502,000 1,207,000 1,190,000 1,173,000 1,227,000 1,485,000 802,000 924,000 1,062,000 1,130,000 1,911,000 1,853,000 1,846,000 1,555,000 1,500,000 1,370,000 1,119,000 1,319,000 1,322,000 1,307,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 19,514,000 18,998,000 18,840,000 18,666,000 18,765,000 18,616,000 18,428,000 18,306,000 18,523,000 18,337,000 19,086,000 19,260,000 19,213,000 19,484,000 19,863,000 20,367,000 20,724,000 21,313,000 22,102,000 21,898,000
ROE 7.70% 6.35% 6.32% 6.28% 6.54% 7.98% 4.35% 5.05% 5.73% 6.16% 10.01% 9.62% 9.61% 7.98% 7.55% 6.73% 5.40% 6.19% 5.98% 5.97%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,502,000K ÷ $19,514,000K
= 7.70%

L3Harris Technologies Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown fluctuation over the past few years. From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2022, the ROE increased steadily from 5.97% to 10.01%, indicating improved efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity.

However, there was a notable decline in ROE from September 30, 2022, to June 30, 2023, where it fell from 6.16% to 4.35%. This decrease suggests a potential decrease in the company's ability to generate profit from shareholders' investments during this period.

The ROE rebounded in the following quarters, reaching 7.70% by December 31, 2024. This indicates a recovery in the company's profitability in utilizing equity funding.

Overall, L3Harris Technologies Inc's ROE has shown both positive and negative trends, highlighting periods of efficiency and challenges in generating profits for shareholders. It is essential for investors and analysts to monitor this metric carefully to assess the company's performance and financial health.