Lantheus Holdings Inc (LNTH)

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 326,661 104,096 33,371 -17,702 28,067 107,037 32,390 -37,325 -71,279 -34,476 -27,447 -7,802 -13,473 389 11,631 25,055 31,667 34,510 38,923 42,256
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 815,892 698,759 552,645 445,516 447,147 638,050 567,332 515,850 464,439 499,344 508,140 528,119 514,205 513,579 515,583 118,398 114,601 101,166 92,247 83,213
ROE 40.04% 14.90% 6.04% -3.97% 6.28% 16.78% 5.71% -7.24% -15.35% -6.90% -5.40% -1.48% -2.62% 0.08% 2.26% 21.16% 27.63% 34.11% 42.19% 50.78%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $326,661K ÷ $815,892K
= 40.04%

The return on equity (ROE) for Lantheus Holdings Inc has varied significantly over the past eight quarters. During Q4 2023, the ROE was 40.04%, showing a strong performance and improved profitability compared to previous quarters. This may indicate effective utilization of shareholders' equity to generate profits. In Q3 2023, the ROE decreased to 14.90%, suggesting a decline in profitability or efficiency in utilizing equity.

During Q2 2023, the ROE further decreased to 6.04%, indicating potential challenges in generating profit relative to the equity invested in the company. The negative ROE of -3.97% in Q1 2023 reflects a situation where the company's net income was insufficient to cover the shareholders' equity, leading to a loss.

Looking back to Q4 2022, the ROE was 6.28%, suggesting a modest profitability level which improved in Q3 2022 to 16.78%, indicating a more favorable performance. However, the ROE declined in Q2 2022 to 5.71%, showing a decrease in profitability compared to the previous quarter. The negative ROE of -7.24% in Q1 2022 highlights a period of losses for the company.

Overall, Lantheus Holdings Inc's ROE has shown fluctuations, with periods of strong profitability followed by declines or losses. It is essential for the company to focus on improving its profitability and effectively utilizing shareholders' equity to generate sustainable returns for investors.


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Dec 31, 2023