Mativ Holdings Inc. (MATV)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands -48,700 -310,200 -11,800 88,900 83,800
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 858,500 949,100 1,179,300 682,200 649,600
ROE -5.67% -32.68% -1.00% 13.03% 12.90%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-48,700K ÷ $858,500K
= -5.67%

The return on equity (ROE) of Mativ Holdings Inc. has shown varying trends over the years. In 2020, the ROE was 12.90%, indicating that the company generated a profit of 12.90% on its shareholders' equity. The ROE slightly increased to 13.03% in 2021, showing a modest improvement in profitability.

However, in 2022, the ROE decreased significantly to -1.00%, suggesting that the company experienced a negative return on equity and may have incurred losses relative to its shareholders' equity. The trend worsened in 2023, with the ROE plummeting to -32.68%, pointing to substantial losses in that year.

In 2024, there was a partial recovery as the ROE improved to -5.67%, although it remained negative. Overall, the fluctuating ROE figures indicate fluctuations in the company's ability to generate returns for its shareholders, with particular concerns arising from the negative ROE values in 2022, 2023, and 2024.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Mativ Holdings Inc.
MATV
-5.67%
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IP
6.82%
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35.66%