LivaNova PLC (LIVN)

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 63,234 23,682 -16,589 -31,767 17,546 2,868 -97,158 -81,869 -86,246 -93,034 -29,133 -102,064 -135,818 -411,741 -383,112 -416,040 -348,819 -210,999 -164,067 -103,867
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,320,260 1,310,040 1,242,540 1,221,540 1,277,630 1,225,470 1,240,610 1,227,340 1,207,620 1,146,960 1,282,000 1,291,850 1,294,640 1,299,500 1,028,670 1,055,130 1,109,260 1,350,790 1,333,190 1,392,710
ROE 4.79% 1.81% -1.34% -2.60% 1.37% 0.23% -7.83% -6.67% -7.14% -8.11% -2.27% -7.90% -10.49% -31.68% -37.24% -39.43% -31.45% -15.62% -12.31% -7.46%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $63,234K ÷ $1,320,260K
= 4.79%

LivaNova PLC's return on equity (ROE) has witnessed a fluctuating trend over the past few years. Starting from negative figures in March 2020 with -7.46%, the ROE deteriorated further by June 2020 to -12.31%, September 2020 to -15.62%, and December 2020 to -31.45%. The negative trend continued into the following year, reaching its lowest point in March 2021 at -39.43% and June 2021 at -37.24%.

However, there was a slight improvement in the ROE by September 2021, showing -31.68%, and further recovery by the end of December 2021, recording -10.49%. The positive momentum continued into the first half of 2022, with a ROE of -7.90% in March and -2.27% in June.

By September 2022 and December 2022, the ROE experienced a slight decline again with figures of -8.11% and -7.14%, respectively. Nonetheless, there was a noticeable positive shift in performance by March 2023 and June 2023, showing -6.67% and -7.83%, gradually moving towards positive territory.

The turning point came in September 2023, with a ROE of 0.23%, signifying a return to profitability, which was further strengthened by the end of December 2023, reaching 1.37%. This positive trend persisted, with the ROE standing at -2.60% in March 2024, showing signs of recovery, and further improvement by June 2024 and September 2024, posting -1.34% and 1.81%, respectively.

By the end of December 2024, LivaNova PLC's ROE had significantly increased to 4.79%, reflecting a robust performance and a positive outlook for the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity to generate returns.