Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW)
Return on equity (ROE)
| Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 26, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 26, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 27, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 367,000 | 350,700 | 532,900 | 551,600 | 636,900 | 722,200 | 810,900 | 899,600 | 1,183,400 | 1,467,200 | 1,407,500 | 1,347,800 | 952,100 | 556,400 | 613,200 | 670,000 | 598,900 | 527,800 | 402,500 | 277,200 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,633,600 | 1,632,800 | 1,836,700 | 1,787,800 | 1,787,800 | 1,758,200 | 1,758,200 | 1,667,700 | 1,667,700 | 1,503,000 | 1,503,000 | 1,411,300 | 1,411,300 | 714,800 | 714,800 | 573,000 | 573,000 | 510,000 | 510,000 | 360,500 |
| ROE | 22.47% | 21.48% | 29.01% | 30.85% | 35.62% | 41.08% | 46.12% | 53.94% | 70.96% | 97.62% | 93.65% | 95.50% | 67.46% | 77.84% | 85.79% | 116.93% | 104.52% | 103.49% | 78.92% | 76.89% |
February 28, 2025 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $367,000K ÷ $1,633,600K
= 22.47%
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc's return on equity (ROE) has displayed fluctuations over the past few years. The ROE stood at a relatively high level of 76.89% as of May 31, 2022, and gradually increased to reach 116.93% by November 30, 2022, reflecting strong profitability relative to shareholders' equity during this period.
However, there was a notable decline in ROE to 41.08% by February 29, 2024, and further down to 22.47% by the end of February 2025. This decreasing trend indicates a potential deterioration in the company's ability to generate profits from the shareholders' equity, which could be a cause for concern for investors.
Overall, Lamb Weston Holdings Inc experienced both peaks and troughs in its ROE over the analyzed period, suggesting varying levels of efficiency in utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profits. Investors should closely monitor the company's performance and financial stability to assess the impact of these ROE fluctuations on the overall financial health of the organization.
Peer comparison
Feb 28, 2025