Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (MARA)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 261,173 -694,022 -37,096 -10,448 -3,517
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,615,920 385,941 682,100 311,745 3,648
ROE 16.16% -179.83% -5.44% -3.35% -96.41%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $261,173K ÷ $1,615,920K
= 16.16%

Over the past five years, Marathon Digital Holdings Inc's return on equity (ROE) has varied significantly. In 2019, the company experienced a notably low ROE of -96.41%, indicating that the company's net income did not adequately generate returns for its shareholders' equity. This was followed by improvements in 2020 and 2021, with ROE values of -3.35% and -5.44%, respectively.

However, in 2022, the company's ROE swung into negative territory again, with a significant decline to -179.83%. This substantial decrease may suggest challenges in generating profits relative to the equity invested by shareholders during that year.

The most recent data for 2023 shows a positive ROE of 16.16%, reflecting a return to profitability and a more favorable performance in utilizing equity to generate earnings for shareholders. Moving forward, investors and stakeholders may want to monitor Marathon Digital Holdings Inc's future ROE trends to assess the company's ability to effectively utilize equity and generate sustainable returns.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc
MARA
16.16%
Dolby Laboratories
DLB
10.57%
InterDigital Inc
IDCC
36.81%