Mesa Laboratories Inc (MLAB)

Return on equity (ROE)

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands -254,246 930 1,871 3,274 1,349
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 145,393 393,480 393,801 406,227 220,013
ROE -174.87% 0.24% 0.48% 0.81% 0.61%

March 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-254,246K ÷ $145,393K
= -174.87%

Mesa Laboratories Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown significant fluctuations over the past five years. In the most recent period ending March 31, 2024, the company reported a negative ROE of -174.87%, indicating that the company had a net loss for the year in relation to its shareholder equity.

This negative ROE is a stark contrast to the previous years, with ROE ranging from 0.24% to 0.81% from 2021 to 2023. These figures suggest relatively low profitability levels compared to the industry average during those periods.

The sharp decline in ROE in 2024 could be attributed to various factors such as increased expenses, decline in revenues, or impairment charges impacting the company's earnings and shareholder equity. Investors and stakeholders may need to further investigate the underlying reasons for this significant negative ROE in order to assess the company's financial health and performance.


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Mar 31, 2024