Monarch Casino & Resort Inc (MCRI)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 72,769 82,448 87,479 68,488 23,678
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 517,748 513,140 538,954 448,014 368,067
ROE 14.05% 16.07% 16.23% 15.29% 6.43%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $72,769K ÷ $517,748K
= 14.05%

Based on the provided data, Monarch Casino & Resort Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown an upward trend over the past five years.

In December 31, 2020, the ROE was 6.43%, indicating a relatively low return on equity for that year. However, in the subsequent years, there was a significant improvement in the company's performance. By December 31, 2021, the ROE had almost tripled to 15.29%, reflecting a substantial increase in profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

The positive momentum continued in the following years, with the ROE reaching 16.23% by December 31, 2022, indicating that the company was becoming more efficient in generating profits from the shareholders' investment. Although there was a slight dip in the ROE to 16.07% by December 31, 2023, the overall performance remained strong.

However, by December 31, 2024, the ROE had declined to 14.05%, suggesting a potential slowdown in the company's ability to generate returns on equity compared to the previous years.

Overall, the upward trend in Monarch Casino & Resort Inc's return on equity from 2020 to 2023 demonstrates an improvement in the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholders' equity. However, the decrease in ROE in 2024 indicates a need for further analysis to understand the factors contributing to this decline.